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Dealing with Homesickness in a Locked-Down World

Dealing with Homesickness in a Locked-Down World

Posted on 12 October 2020 by Henry

The world is a pretty weird place right now. With concepts such as 'test, track and trace'; 'self-isolation' and 'lockdown' all being thrust upon us over the past few months, […]

How to Prepare for the Start of a New University Year

How to Prepare for the Start of a New University Year

Posted on 21 August 2020 by Ellie

We are just over a month away from the start of a brand new uni year, and I’m surely not the only one who can’t believe how quickly it has […]

Boosting Your Employability

Boosting Your Employability

Posted on 1 July 2020 by Rowenna

Boosting Your Employability While Studying at Cardiff University You are at Cardiff university, congratulations. You are studying to get a degree that you hope will get you a job. With […]

Top 10 Tips to Stay Productive at Home

Top 10 Tips to Stay Productive at Home

Posted on 28 May 2020 by Rowenna

Covid-19 has turned our lives upside down, altered our way of life and created many obstacles – one of which is studying at home.  Some of you may have brothers and sisters who […]

Student Life Vlogs – Integrated Master’s

Student Life Vlogs – Integrated Master’s

Posted on 20 April 2020 by Dan

First vlog in over a year. Hello! I'm back again since finishing my third year and almost completing my fourth. In this video I give a quick update as to […]

The Importance of Taking ‘Me’ Moments at University

The Importance of Taking ‘Me’ Moments at University

Posted on 18 April 2020 by Rowenna

University is intense, there’s no denying that. It is full of socialising, events and studying. Sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming and that is perfectly normal. Living in a […]

English Literature Crash Course

English Literature Crash Course

Posted on 17 March 2020 by Rowenna

Often English Literature is perceived as a course where you simply read, consider the way that the colour of curtains reflects the mood of the author and essentially pull out […]

Making the Most of Reading Week

Making the Most of Reading Week

Posted on 2 March 2020 by Ellie

Although not getting the same half terms as schools and colleges, some university students are blessed with having something called a reading week. This is essentially a period in the […]

10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Fresher Self

10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Fresher Self

Posted on 28 January 2020 by Rowenna

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 […]

What is Fresher’s Week?

What is Fresher’s Week?

Posted on 31 July 2019 by Ellie

It’s a question on every person going into first year’s mind. You hear a variety of different things floating around about what exactly that first week of uni is about. […]