How to Survive Mandatory Self-isolation as an International Student

Posted on 2 February 2021 by Monique

Or as I like to call it how NOT to go crazy after 10 days on your own Self-Isolation is hard, trust me I’ve isolated alone over four times now due to travel and it is never easy. But there are numerous ways that you can make it easier and even enjoyable. I am currently coming
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The 5 Best Places to Run in Cardiff

Posted on 1 February 2021 by Tommy

What’s the best way to cure a hangover after a heavy night on the booze? Going on a well-refreshed run in the great outdoors (although you could argue that in Wales there’s nothing great about being outdoors due to the unpredictability of the Welsh weather!). Either way, it is actually true that a run is
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7 Welsh Holidays and Festivals you Should Know About

Posted on 31 January 2021 by Ellie

Wales has a whole host of unique national holidays and festivals across the year and as a student studying in Wales, this is the perfect opportunity to get stuck right into them. Here are just a few of the very best ones that you should most definitely know about: January 25: St. Dwynwen’s Day Known as
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Dysgu ar Sail Achosion (Case-Based Learning): Beth mae o wir yn ei olygu?

Posted on 28 January 2021 by Shôn

Mae dysgu ar sail achosion (DSA) a dysgu ar sail problemau (yn Saesneg, case-based learning a problem-based learning) yn dominyddu dulliau dysgu addysg feddygol modern. Erbyn hyn, ychydig o ysgolion meddygol sy’n parhau i ddysgu mewn modd traddodiadol gyda dwy flynedd cyn-glinigol o wyddoniaeth dwys mewn darlithfeydd cyn cychwyn lleoliadau clinigol ym mlynyddoedd hwyrach y
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8 Cardiff Societies you need to Join

Posted on 27 January 2021 by Ellie

Societies are one of the best parts about university life, and with Cardiff University having over 300 of them, you will be spoilt for choice. While some may appeal to you more than others, it is a great idea to try out as many as possible as you never know who you will meet, and
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Astudio Meddygaeth mewn Cymraeg

Posted on 13 January 2021 by Shôn

Tra’n astudio Meddygaeth yng Nghaerdydd, rydw i’n derbyn ysgoloriaeth gan y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol i astudio rhan o’r cwrs trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Yn y blog hwn, rwyf am egluro pa rannau o gwrs Meddygaeth C21 sy’n bosib eu gwneud yn y Gymraeg. Dechreuodd fy mhrofiad o ‘Feddygaeth Cymraeg’ yn fy wythnos cyntaf yn y
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How to time manage during the holidays

Posted on 11 January 2021 by Jess

As we have just finished the Christmas break, I thought it might be useful to write a blog about time management during this holiday period.  I am in my 3rd and last year at university so there is a lot of work to complete throughout the year and I want to ensure I can manage
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Get ready for MMIs!

Posted on 9 January 2021 by Ellen

Firstly, if you are reading this with an invite to interview, congratulations! You have overcome the first big hurdle in your journey into medicine! This blog is going to tackle the type of interviews hosted at Cardiff – MMIs with some insight into how they will run virtually, advice for practising and on the day!
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Dysgu Wyneb-yn-Wyneb ar Gampws COVID-Ddiogel

Posted on 14 December 2020 by Shôn

Helo, Shôn ydw i, croeso i fy mlog cyntaf ar y safle hon. Rwyf fel arfer yn astudio Meddygaeth, ond y flwyddyn hon rydw i’n gwneud gradd ymsang mewn Ffarmacoleg rhwng y drydedd a’r bedwaredd flwyddyn o’r cwrs Meddygaeth. I’r rhai ohonoch sydd ddim yn gwybod, mae gradd ymsang yn fath o radd ychwanegol mae
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How to Stay Motivated over the Christmas Holidays

Posted on 11 December 2020 by Ellie

Trying to motivate yourself to do work over the Christmas break is nothing short of tough. With new distractions – from being at home to the fact that the festive season only comes around once a year – it is easy to forget that January is one of the most important times for deadlines during
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