Student review [#35203] for Transport and Logistics Department of Transit
at Cardiff University

Cardiff is a very student oriented city, meaning it’s super cheap to live here in terms of food, housing, and there’s an abundance of things to do for all types of people. It’s also a really beautiful city that’s not too big and overcrowded, but big enough that you’re never bored. Cardiff and surrounding area is really pretty, with lots of great hikes and the Brecon Beacons just outside the city. The school does a great job of keeping costs low as well by providing all the books we need for classes in the library, and we can access most articles and reading online with the option to order it for free if it’s not already accessible to us. What could be improved is the support for students in terms of mental health and wellbeing. I was going through a really hard time as an international student and was told I could only speak to a therapist if I was suicidal. Eventually I went through a traumatic experience and was allocated a therapist, but was limited to only 6 sessions with this person. It helped, but wasn’t enough, and someone shouldn’t have to go through a traumatic experience or be suicidal to get help. There’s also not a ton of quiet study spaces, and the campus itself doesn’t feel very connected.