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My favourite cafes for studying in Cardiff

My favourite cafes for studying in Cardiff

Posted on 30 May 2023 by Jasmine

As essay and exam season comes to an end and summer comes closer it may be helpful for Cardiff University students to have a straightforward list of some of the […]

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 […]

Residence Life Team: a must-know for students living in university accommodation

Residence Life Team: a must-know for students living in university accommodation

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Muskaan

Living far away from home is a huge step and very often, it can lead to us feeling lonely and detached. While being amidst peers can help us to feel […]

Things I wish I had packed more of when coming to the UK from India

Things I wish I had packed more of when coming to the UK from India

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Muskaan

When we finally leave our homes and move somewhere far away, a whole new segment of what we will need and what we won't find comes to light. Being an […]

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 […]

Best ways to find out about university if you can’t attend an Open Day

Best ways to find out about university if you can’t attend an Open Day

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Moving to university can be a young person's biggest challenge. New people, new surroundings and a lot of new responsibilities that you’re not used to. That is why making the […]

Writing a university-style essay

Writing a university-style essay

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Jasmine

Writing your first few university essays can be a challenge as this is your first attempt at bridging the gap between your college/school work and university-level assignments. From helping you […]

How to Make Friends During Freshers: Lockdown Edition

How to Make Friends During Freshers: Lockdown Edition

Posted on 29 September 2020 by Monique

Starting university and making new friends is stressful at the best of times: so it is no wonder why so many students are feeling stress and anxiety about freshers week. […]