Graduating from Cardiff University and Future Plans

Posted on 10 August 2018 by Rachel

Three weeks ago today I graduated from my undergraduate degree (BSc Psychology with Professional Placement) at Cardiff University, bringing four years of hard work to an official close. It’s safe to say that it has both been very challenging at times (contrary to what some people will tell you, psychology is no walk in the
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Placements, Internships and Voluntary Work at Cardiff University

Posted on 10 August 2018 by Rachel

Without a doubt, one of the best things about my degree at Cardiff University has been the wealth of opportunities to gain experience and skills outside of the undergraduate teaching. For me, this has involved doing a placement year, two research internships, research assistant roles and voluntary work – all of which I think helped
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Why I chose to study at Cardiff University

Posted on 9 August 2018 by Rachel

With A level results day 2018 fast approaching, there are some key questions for anyone hoping to start university this September: What is it like to be a student? Which university should I study at? So, I will be writing a series of guest blogs, over the next week, reflecting on my time at Cardiff
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Results day- Changed your mind?

Posted on 8 August 2018 by Barbara

At this time of year, when exam results are just around the corner, you might be asking yourself whether you made the right choice deciding which course you want to apply for and in which uni. Most people don’t know what career path they want to follow even when, like me, they’re two or more
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Settling in to Cardiff University

Posted on 8 August 2018 by Elin

After receiving a place at Cardiff Uni through clearing I was incredibly happy but I was also very nervous to start at a university I had not initially planned to go to. Due to receiving my place at Cardiff uni through clearing, one of the first things I had to arrange for myself was accommodation. Cardiff
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Coming to Cardiff Uni Through Clearing

Posted on 8 August 2018 by Elin

With results day not too far away, it has been nearly two years since I woke up on results day morning and cried my eyes out after finding out that I hadn’t made it into my first or second choice university. I initially presumed that I’d failed one of my A Levels and that day
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My Results Day Experience

Posted on 5 August 2018 by Gee

Results Day is less than two weeks away and I can imagine that the nerves are truly beginning to settle in – except those lucky people with unconditional offers! My results day was two years go and I can still remember the experience like it was yesterday. There is no way to describe the nerves
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End of an era

Posted on 24 July 2018 by Tamzin

So three years are up and most of my mates are moving away but there’s a few of us who are sticking around to continue our journey with Cardiff Uni in postgraduate study. It’s the start of a new chapter and the worry about meeting new people on a new course is quashed by the
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Three years flew by

Posted on 20 July 2018 by Tamzin

So my three years are over and all the hard work resulted in a 2:1 in Sociology and History and a place on my postgraduate course commencing in September. Three years have gone by amazingly fast, I can remember moving into halls with a feeling of trepidation like it was yesterday. The lectures, late nights
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Student Life Vlogs – Freshers

Posted on 17 July 2018 by Dan

Hello again! In this vlog I talk about what you should consider before and during your first few weeks at university. As always, questions are welcome. Enjoy!
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