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Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 1

Highlighting Places in Wales I’ve Visited – International Student’s POV – Part 1

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Lillian

Cardiff Bay Being a first year student in a new country, I often have this desire to seize every opportunity I can to explore. However, I rarely have long periods […]

Practical hacks for backpacking Europe as a Cardiff University student

Practical hacks for backpacking Europe as a Cardiff University student

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Jasmine

Reflecting on an earlier blog of mine on how to travel cheaply while being a Cardiff University Student, I thought that it would be a great opportunity to share the […]

Things to do while waiting to hear back from universities

Things to do while waiting to hear back from universities

Posted on 21 February 2023 by Muskaan

While there are many aspects of applying to universities that can be nail-biting, awaiting updates and answers from your desired universities has to be the most headache-inducing! Don't worry though, […]

First year Cardiff University accommodation

First year Cardiff University accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Jasmine

As a prospective student, once you’ve got your offer, the first point of matter would be choosing your accommodation. This can be an overwhelming choice but this blog aims to […]

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Pointers to help you pick your accommodation

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Muskaan

Moving to University comes with a whirlwind of decisions and one of the most important ones is deciding where to live! And fairly so, since a huge chunk of our […]

Reasons to pick Talybont accommodation in your first year

Reasons to pick Talybont accommodation in your first year

Posted on 31 January 2023 by Muskaan

As first-year students, we are bound to get overwhelmed with options and choices due to the sheer amount of decisions we make before and after coming to university! Selecting where […]

5 things I learnt in my first year

5 things I learnt in my first year

Posted on 8 December 2020 by Ayushi

Attending lectures are better than listening to them later As much as it was a struggle to get to lecture after a night out, at the end of my first year I realised that […]

Making the Jump from First Year to Second Year

Making the Jump from First Year to Second Year

Posted on 1 October 2020 by Ellie

Making that often anxiously anticipated jump from a fresher to a second year is a fairly big moment in any student’s life. However, despite it being the first time that […]

Student Village Interview

Student Village Interview

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

If university halls aren’t for you, there is always the option to live in student houses. These are scattered around Roath and Cathays and are perfect for older students or couples. To find […]

Senghennydd Court Interviews

Senghennydd Court Interviews

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Rowenna

Senghennydd court - the larger of the two Senghennydd residences. I interviewed a Martina, a bioscience undergraduate to learn more about what her first year experience was like.   What was your favourite thing about Senghennydd Court?  My fav thing about Senghennydd court […]