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A comparison between US and UK universities: sororities

A comparison between US and UK universities: sororities

Posted on 30 May 2023 by Jasmine

Having been lucky enough to visit the University of Virginia (UVA) over the spring break, I have some thoughts to share in reflection on comparing my experience at a UK […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Settling into university accommodation

Settling into university accommodation

Posted on 17 March 2023 by Jasmine

I moved to university with a single suitcase and a backpack. Having just spent the summer working away from home, I had very little time to prep for university and […]

My part-time job history in Cardiff

My part-time job history in Cardiff

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Jasmine

When approaching the idea of going to university, I was hesitant to go straight from sixth-form college to university as I didn’t want to miss out on learning essential life […]

Learning for learning’s sake

Learning for learning’s sake

Posted on 24 May 2021 by Ellen

Recently, I entered a period of de-motivation where I was hardly working and mainly lazing around. Don't get me wrong taking time out is great and is important for your […]

Last minute productivity – is it worth it?

Last minute productivity – is it worth it?

Posted on 16 May 2021 by Ellen

I think it's so important to be able to self-evaluate and recognise areas that you need to work on, so today I want to reflect on a topic which many […]

Tidy room, tidy mind

Tidy room, tidy mind

Posted on 4 May 2021 by Ellen

This week, I have faced dreaded deadlines piling up out of nowhere, time seems to have suddenly sped up and I have transitioned back into working from home, whilst engaging […]