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Flat Decor on a Budget: Making Student Housing Feel Like Home

Flat Decor on a Budget: Making Student Housing Feel Like Home

Posted on 10 June 2025 by Muskaan

When I first moved to Cardiff for uni, I was honestly more worried about making friends and finding lecture halls than what my room looked like. But after a few […]

Cardiff Nights: The Best Bits of Student Life

Cardiff Nights: The Best Bits of Student Life

Posted on 9 June 2025 by Muskaan

By a third-year English and Journalism student, Cardiff University There’s just something about Cardiff after 9pm. The whole vibe changes. It gets a bit more exciting, a bit more chilled, […]

A University student interviewing her Future Self

A University student interviewing her Future Self

Posted on 29 May 2025 by Muskaan

Okay, I didn’t invent a time machine or summon a wise, future version of myself with a fancy job and a mortgage. But after a classic mid-library crisis (and a […]

The Social Detox: Skipping Every Event for a Month

The Social Detox: Skipping Every Event for a Month

Posted on 29 May 2025 by Muskaan

By a Cardiff Uni student who ghosted Cathays for 30 days I did it. For a whole month, I skipped every social, night out, society event, group hang, and even […]

A Day in the Life of a third-year University Student!

A Day in the Life of a third-year University Student!

Posted on 29 May 2025 by Muskaan

By a third-year English Literature and Journalism student, Cardiff University, 2025 9:00am – Morning routine & walk to campus After a quick breakfast (usually something simple—being a third-year means efficiency […]

Mindfulness Apps Every Cardiff Uni Student Needs!

Mindfulness Apps Every Cardiff Uni Student Needs!

Posted on 28 February 2025 by Muskaan

Being a student at Cardiff Uni is great—between deadlines, nights out, and endless society events, there’s always something going on. But let’s be real, juggling everything can be stressful. Living […]

Breathing Exercises I’ve used to relieve assignment stress!

Breathing Exercises I’ve used to relieve assignment stress!

Posted on 12 February 2025 by Muskaan

As a Cardiff Uni student, I know how intense assignment deadlines and exam stress can be. Whether it’s pulling all-nighters in the ASSL or stressing over referencing in your coursework, […]

Navigating Relationships at University: Friends, Flatmates, and More

Navigating Relationships at University: Friends, Flatmates, and More

Posted on 16 September 2024 by Shaaz Mahmood

University life is a whirlwind of new experiences, and one of the most significant parts of it is navigating the various relationships you’ll form along the way. From friendships and […]

The best morning-after brunch spots in Cardiff for freshers

The best morning-after brunch spots in Cardiff for freshers

Posted on 5 September 2024 by Jasmine

Cardiff is well known for its excellent nightlife, but often less thought of is the equally great selection of cafes. While Wetherspoons is a great hangover remedy for any student, […]

Activism at Cardiff University

Activism at Cardiff University

Posted on 20 August 2024 by Jasmine

Activism is seen by some as a pillar of student life, historically student activism increased in the 1960s driving key sociopolitical changes such as civil rights in the US. By […]