What to Look for When Finding your Perfect Student House

Posted on 5 February 2020 by Ellie

So, it’s that time in your first year of university that you begin to get bombarded by student letting agents telling you that they offer a whole load of tempting perks – no agency fees, competitive rents, free prosecco. Halt. Don’t get sucked into the mad rush which normally comes as early as October of
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My Global Opportunities Experience: La Universidad de Granada

Posted on 4 February 2020 by Charlotte

Wow, what a semester I’ve had! Looking back at how much I’ve done in three and a half months really is crazy. Thanks to Granada´s position in the south of Spain (a 50-minute drive in one direction to the beach and 45 minutes in the other to the snowy mountains) I’ve visited Málaga, Salobreña, Almuñecar,
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10 Alternative Night Out Ideas in Cardiff

Posted on 2 February 2020 by Ellie

Sometimes, all you need is just to get out the house and have an evening out, but this doesn’t always have to mean heading to the club. With Cardiff catering for pretty much every taste and interest, here are some alternative night out ideas that won’t leave you strapped for cash or with a hangover
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The Big Cardiff Bucket List

Posted on 29 January 2020 by Ellie

The end of my three years studying at Cardiff University is in sight, and no I am not happy about it. In July of this year I will be graduating with a degree in Journalism and Communications. That is just 6 months away! With this realisation I have become entirely fixated with doing all the
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How to Revise Effectively

Posted on 29 January 2020 by Zoe Petre

Revision can be so stressful, no matter how early we start. I’m going to share a few tips which you can hopefully take on board to make your revision as effective as possible!  Planning  Having a calendar or diary and planning what you do with your time is important in order to prevent wasting time procrastinating.  Start
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10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Fresher Self

Posted on 28 January 2020 by Rowenna Hoskin

First year can seem so daunting, moving away from home and your parents. Having to look after yourself and be an adult all while juggling a degree – A-levels were bad enough. As intimidating as this sounds, I can assure you, it all settles down eventually. I was a very anxious first year and, looking
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The Country Bumpkin Guide to Cardiff

Posted on 28 January 2020 by Rowenna Hoskin

So, you’re a self-confessed country-bumpkin, the trees and seas of home are calling, and you don’t know how to satisfy your need for nature. The adjustment can be hard, but you have the whole of Wales waiting for you to explore. You can get that nature fix you need without trekking home constantly, because honestly
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My Journey into Medicine

Posted on 28 January 2020 by Ellen

Hi everyone! I am a 2nd year medic and this is my first time blogging! I want to use this platform to inspire and provide guidance to applying to Medicine. I intend to achieve this through my series of blogs called “Medic Tips”, where I will be blogging on different parts of the process highlighted
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Symud mewn i Dŷ

Posted on 3 December 2019 by Daniel

Ar ôl blwyddyn o fyw mewn Neuadd Breswyl yng Ngogledd Talybont, roeddwn – heb os nac oni bai – yn barod i symud mewn i dŷ ar gyfer fy ail flwyddyn. Felly, dyma ychydig o bwyntiau ynghylch fy mhrofiad i gydag ychydig o gyngor hefyd. Y Broses o Ddewis Pobl Dyma gyfnod sy’n gallu bod
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How does Cardiff University celebrate Christmas?

Posted on 26 November 2019 by Ellie

Christmas time at Cardiff uni is always a fun time of year. Plenty of events are put on in the last few weeks of the semester and here is just a few of them… Society Balls Getting towards the end of November and start of December is when sports and societies will start having their
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