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Personalising a student flat

Personalising a student flat

Posted on 11 September 2023 by Jasmine

Moving or returning to uni can be an exciting time, filled with new things. This includes a new student flat, which comes as pretty standard and impersonal, not helping with […]

A reflection on the upheaval of being a student

A reflection on the upheaval of being a student

Posted on 29 August 2023 by Jasmine

Being a student can be a fun and exciting time, full of rich experiences and making memories. However, there is a less talked about side of being a student, the […]

How my relationship with clubbing has changed while at university

How my relationship with clubbing has changed while at university

Posted on 29 August 2023 by Jasmine

A big focus at university is the nightlife. Although it's not for everyone, it's easy to find yourself pushing beyond your limits to meet other people's night-out quotas or fit […]

What I’ve learnt about Cardiff as a first-year University student!

What I’ve learnt about Cardiff as a first-year University student!

Posted on 9 August 2023 by Muskaan

Living in a place like Cardiff, especially in your first year, teaches you a lot about new cultures, new experiences, new feelings and so much more. If like me, you […]

A guide to cooking at uni

A guide to cooking at uni

Posted on 8 August 2023 by Jasmine

Cooking at uni can be time-consuming, costly and inefficient. Especially for students who may be their first time living alone and consistently cooking for themselves on a budget, it can […]

Places that I would take you for a day in Cardiff 

Places that I would take you for a day in Cardiff 

Posted on 8 August 2023 by Jasmine

Inspired by a recent family visit to Cardiff, I had a goal of showing them the best sights so let me walk you through where I took my family for […]

What do we want to get out of travel as students?

What do we want to get out of travel as students?

Posted on 26 July 2023 by Jasmine

For many young people, university is the first taste of adulthood. To move out of home for the first time and spread your wings, this can involve travel. Especially for […]

Tips for international students coming to the UK

Tips for international students coming to the UK

Posted on 24 July 2023 by Catalina

As an international student myself, I understand how challenging it can be to move to a completely different country where you are thrown into a new culture. However, every year, […]

What I wish I knew before starting university

What I wish I knew before starting university

Posted on 24 July 2023 by Catalina

Starting university can be scary, and that is okay! One thing to keep in mind is that everyone is in the same boat, even when others are not showing it. […]

Must-dos during your time in Cardiff

Must-dos during your time in Cardiff

Posted on 24 July 2023 by Jasmine

One of the best parts of university is moving to an entirely new city, or even country, and getting to know a new area and exploring. However, between keeping up […]