I would definitely recommend Cardiff University. The course programme was fantastic and exactly as described on their website. Both in-person and online teaching was of excellent standard. Professors and support staff were enthusiastic, kind and charismatic. The facilities and amenities were vast and easily accessible. Facilities are central to the City Centre and have great public transport access and routes. Overall, I had a wonderful experience during my time at Cardiff University.

Cardiff university is a great place for study in my opinion. The teaching method at Cardiff university is great, the assessment for each module is very forward-thinking, as most of the assessment is based on the learning of the students and applying that knowledge to a project to get more practical knowledge. the teachers are very helpful, I asked a few on getting help with getting internships and they didn’t hesitate to refer me to people that they could get in contact with. The university has quite a few advisors, which also involves graduate job counselor, they will help you step by step and tell you what aspects of your portfolio needs help, they have resources for interview and tests that we can practice for a better result. The facilities are top-notch as well because there are numerous cafes and dedicated study areas for students to study. The buildings themselves are very good-looking and have a very aesthetic look to them.

There are several things I love about CU. For one, the structure of the medical course is very practical and realistic of the clinical environment I will be in for the rest of my career. The faculty are so helpful, approachable and open to any kind of feedback, advice or just a casual chat. The campus itself is stunning, spread out over the downtown Cardiff and the Heath Hospital, with several libraries, study spaces and open areas for socialising. The student’s union has recently been remodelled, and is comfortable, multipurpose and extremely social with plenty of events being organised on a regular basis. Cardiff as a city itself is the perfect amount of bustling and cosy, and is not too big that it gets overwhelming or not too small and empty that it feels boring and lacks variety in activities. Furthermore, as an international student I was very concerned about the culture shock and welcoming environment I’d face at Cardiff Uni and the city, but Wales has defeated all concerns. The people here are always kind and warm and the environment at the university is extremely inclusive of differing opinions. I have also found several people to connect with on a cultural level due to the diversity at the university.

It was a positive and satisfying experience all around. I enjoyed the environment there, and it was wonderful that there were lots of enjoyable activities that made everyone there admire one another. The course was also excellent, and it helped me a lot in securing the job.

It was a fulfilling encounter. The teachers were gracious, understanding, and fun. The neighbourhood was welcoming and the pupils were outstanding. Despite my minor dissatisfaction, I thought the course contents were excellent overall.

The social school of science environment was very friendly & welcoming. I loved it from the moment I visited on open day 3 years ago. However, some students I felt got more support from lecturers than others. I’ve experienced this many times, along with many of my fellow students who felt the same. As one of many examples, I was told by my dissertation supervisor that she could only read each of my chapters once, as those were the rules. However, the majority of my student peers had their chapters read multiple times by their supervisors & had considerably more feedback prior to their submission. For a module as heavily weighted as the dissertation, I really didn’t think this was fair.

My uni experience was filled with anxiety as of covid and many strikes. No extra help or anything was given, I felt they were very inconsiderate. Marks were still harsh and restricted compared to other universities.

I studied criminology for three years at Cardiff University, which became a big part of my personal growth. Having been around such a positive community at the university, I myself noticed personal growth both through learning how to self-learn and therefore gaining better communication skills. Having lived in Cathays for the last 2 years of my study I enjoyed the social aspect of going to the nearby pubs, in addition to the local parks which are all short walks away. The city itself was a big part of my choice to study in Cardiff, with the varied nightlife from clubs, theatric shows and concerts in the principality stadiums. Cardiff has also a lot of opportunity for students needing jobs, with a numerous amount of retail stores, small cafes and students jobs available within Cardiff University.
A big part of my student life revolved around the gym, where I would be able to relax and switch off from my studies. Talybont north and south accomodations both sit aside a gym facility, with cathays gym being only a short walk away for second and third year students. Walking was another way of relaxaition for me, walking to lectures, the gym, food shops and city walks all conveniently in proximity.
My course was as expected, with each year raising my expectations from the previous. Although the work can be challenging, it is definitely worth the sweat!
I would definitely recommend Cardiff university to a friend, as the whole experience becomes a big part of your life.