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Preparing for university: what to bring

Preparing for university: what to bring

Posted on 2 May 2023 by Jasmine

Preparing for university can be daunting. For most, this is your first time living away from home and being responsible for yourself. This blog aims to help you with tips […]

Moving to Cardiff from a smaller city

Moving to Cardiff from a smaller city

Posted on 2 May 2023 by Jasmine

Moving to a bigger city like Cardiff from a smaller city or town can be intimidating, however, I would say that Cardiff is a great bridge between city life and […]

Things to remember when shopping in Cardiff

Things to remember when shopping in Cardiff

Posted on 19 April 2023 by Muskaan

Cardiff is a city known for many things, amongst them, its university and trendy shops stand out. Cardiff is known to be peppered with many shopping arcades, hidden gems, and […]

Differences between UK and US universities

Differences between UK and US universities

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Lillian

As an international student from the US, I often get asked, "what is different about attending university in the UK vs the US?" Though I never officially went to a […]

Things to know when picking a joint honours degree at Cardiff University

Things to know when picking a joint honours degree at Cardiff University

Posted on 12 April 2023 by Muskaan

There is no doubt that a whole lot of time and effort goes into choosing a degree. Confusion, doubt, nervousness, firmness and hope are all very real and possible feelings […]

Travelling around Cardiff- a student’s guide

Travelling around Cardiff- a student’s guide

Posted on 12 April 2023 by Muskaan

As a student, I strongly believe that travelling to familiar and new places forms a significant portion of my lifetime. After all, when we aren't running to our lectures, we […]

Creating the perfect schedule

Creating the perfect schedule

Posted on 5 April 2023 by Jasmine

University can be a stressful time. With countless readings, assignments and possibly a part time job to balance, it can be hard to create the perfect schedule to make the […]

Top tips for coping with homesickness while at university

Top tips for coping with homesickness while at university

Posted on 5 April 2023 by Jasmine

Homesickness can be hard. It can limit your ability to adjust to university and enjoy your experience. However, despite it feeling really difficult to manage in the moment, homesickness can […]

Castles to visit in Cardiff

Castles to visit in Cardiff

Posted on 3 April 2023 by Jasmine

As the capital city of the country with more castles per square mile than any other county in Europe, there are unparalleled adventures for history lovers and adventurers alike. Perfect […]

Making sense of the university application process

Making sense of the university application process

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Applying to university was one of the biggest stresses I had as a teenager. It sounded so unrealistic, abstract and difficult. Who would accept me? Would I get the right […]