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Sort:Latest reviewsThe enviroment is amazing
There’s good spaces to study in the SU lounge or in the main library. Even if it’s full you can find a space somewhere on campus. I really like the CSL and the events the ResLife team have organised there.
18-24 years
First gen student
I had a very pleasant experience at the Cardiff university I feel like everyone it’s very welcoming and there isn’t any bad aspects.
Very spacious, modern, and stylish, however there can be very little support and seating areas at specific times of the days in the SU. The area surrounding the campus can be very dirty, but it is to be expected when living in a city.
Students union has plenty of great societies, great location for students as there's lots to do/lots of events in the city
Plenty of study spaces and lots of different activities to get involved with
Great facilities and lots of study space
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there is lots of different areas to study, therefore offering lots of different environments depending on what you desire. The staff are friendly and helpful, and overall resources are both accessible and useful.
I love the student union it's so fun and great. I hate learning that is boring.
It's near the centre of town. Theres so many societies and clubs to choose from. They are well organised and people are friendly. The Wednesday socials are very fun.
Cardiff university has a wide range of facilities to support your studying and social life. The staff and student reps provide so much support to students. The city is an excellent location for student life and the students Union are always there to provide support and running events for students to attend to socialise and ask for advice.
It’s very student friendly great opportunities
Could be made bigger as there is often no space to sit during the day.
18-24 years
Best aspects: life outside of academics is great. The location is perfect. The city is average sized so everywhere is walkable but might be a bit small for people from larger cities. Student life is great, particularly if you are into sports. Netball team is a bit cliquey and not very welcoming but the IMG league is welcoming for all and interesting. The student union is great, they always have events on and they have YOLO on a Wednesday night which is always legendary.
Good lecturers Really nice and new su Good study spaces
In my opinion there aren't negative aspects, just positive ones! The buildings are great and cosy, the staff supports you and if you have any kind of problem this will be fixed immediately.
18-24 years
The layout of the main campus is very easy to get around and the ASSL (24 hour library) is very helpful when doing essays or reading for the next week. From the main building, it takes probably 5-10 minutes to get to the city centre, where you can find all manner of shops, which is a nice way to spend the day. Also, I’m not sure about other Student Accommodation, but this year I feel very lucky as I am literally living 5 minutes away from all my lessons.The support we get here is amazing. The lecturers are very helpful and are always up for questions and the Student Support team are always there if you have any problems. The student life here due to the campus’ proximity to the city centre, as well as all the pubs and clubs in Cathays and of course the Student Union. They’re always something on for everyone! Aside from the partying, Cardiff University is host to a whole range of societies , athletic, from the archery or airsoft clubs to the typical rugby and football ones, and social, such as belly dancing, tabletop gaming and cultural clubs, like the Spanish, Italian and Latin American society. The Students Union is a great place to go to hang out with friends, study or attend one of the aforementioned societies. Overall, Cardiff University is a great place to study and I can’t wait to see what the next couple of years will bring!
4.5
I enjoy the support system provided by the university. Sometimes it bothers me how little knowledge the teachers expect us to have, which leads to the classes being a little boring and repetitive
Again, teaching is good but the level seems to be a little low
Sometimes there are men walking around our house without telling us before. My room is stinky/moldy and i wonder why maintenance didn’t realise this before i moved in.