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Tips on how to do your assignments!

Tips on how to do your assignments!

Posted on 2 May 2023 by Muskaan

With the academic year coming to an end, the pressure that comes with writing assignments (good ones especially) is on us. While most of us are drowning in the sea […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bookshops to check out in Cardiff

Bookshops to check out in Cardiff

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Muskaan

The city of Cardiff is heaven for book lovers. I say this not just because Cardiff is the birthplace of some of the most renowned authors of all time but […]

Charity shopping in Cardiff

Charity shopping in Cardiff

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Lillian

Let's talk charity shopping. If you are looking for inexpensive clothes, books, houseware, etc... and want to give back to the community, charity shopping is definitely for you.  Charity shopping […]

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 […]

Tips for working or volunteering during your studies

Tips for working or volunteering during your studies

Posted on 3 April 2023 by Catalina

Balancing university with student life and work is not always easy. At first, it can be scary to volunteer or work for the first time, especially in a new environment. […]

University resources when you have concerns about your mental health

University resources when you have concerns about your mental health

Posted on 28 March 2023 by Muskaan

University is often portrayed as a glam and glorious time of our lives. While this is true to a certain extent, what doesn't get seen is the wide range of […]

Guide to dealing with homesickness- an International student’s POV

Guide to dealing with homesickness- an International student’s POV

Posted on 6 March 2023 by Muskaan

While living in another country studying the course I love and enjoying the life that I had dreamt of can be amazing, there are some days I just want to […]

Things to do in your reading week

Things to do in your reading week

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Muskaan

University life can be a genuinely exhilarating rollercoaster, with all its busy and calm periods. This is why, when we get a mini-break from it, we seem to lose all […]