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Life skills to develop while at university

Life skills to develop while at university

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Jasmine

With stories about the value of undergraduate degrees falling and competition from other qualifications, such as those achieved from apprenticeships, it is especially important for those who opt to go […]

A day in the life of a Cardiff University student

A day in the life of a Cardiff University student

Posted on 16 February 2023 by Jasmine

Making the most when you can’t attend face-to-face learning  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RbRoDWTI6c&t=1s&ab_channel=JazLouise In the face of strikes and lecturers being away or sick, there can be occasions when we can’t attend face-to-face […]

Top Tips For Making the Most of University Life in Winter

Top Tips For Making the Most of University Life in Winter

Posted on 25 January 2023 by Jasmine

During the long dark days as we start the new year (and that time in the semester when there are mounting deadlines), it is important to appreciate the good parts […]

Get ready for MMIs!

Get ready for MMIs!

Posted on 9 January 2021 by Ellen

Firstly, if you are reading this with an invite to interview, congratulations! You have overcome the first big hurdle in your journey into medicine! This blog is going to tackle […]

Graduates – let’s talk about GAMSAT!

Graduates – let’s talk about GAMSAT!

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Ellen

As part of my preparing for your medicine application series, I am delighted to be able to provide some information about GAMSAT for those of you who are looking to […]

Make the most of your time at home!

Make the most of your time at home!

Posted on 18 June 2020 by Ellen

Thought it would be a good time to share some advice on how to make the most of your time at home to prepare for your medicine application during COVID-19! […]

All things UCAT!

All things UCAT!

Posted on 12 April 2020 by Ellen

It is important that you know what admission test each medical school you apply to requires - for Cardiff, it is the UCAT (formerly known as the UKCAT). In this […]

How to start your medicine personal statement

How to start your medicine personal statement

Posted on 12 April 2020 by Ellen

I just wanted to do a follow up blog from the overview so that I could share some tips and more about my approach to writing my personal statement. INVEST IN A […]

A Step by Step Guide to Staying Focused in Large Lectures

A Step by Step Guide to Staying Focused in Large Lectures

Posted on 8 March 2020 by Monique

Take it from me, your first-year of university can be challenging; you often have to move to a new city, make new friends and on top of all these life […]