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Student union has lots of support but could be more advertised.More non-alcoholic events could be advertised
The best aspects of Uni have been the societies that have been offered and the location of where I have been staying.
Best aspects are the location and the student union, however the online resources and raising awareness about opportunities could be better.
Cardiff is such a great student city. Teaching and facilities are great. The student unionis the best.
Uni halls bus at more regular times/ on weekends
I think Cardiff is a great place to live and the student union is a great night out and a great place to study. One aspect the university support system which needs improving is the advice given in the first 2 weeks when you are allowed to switch courses. I looked for support with this last year and wasn't provided any.
Goods study spaces.
How included the journalism sector is with the BBC and surrounding companies.
Best: the buildings are beautiful, cardiff is fun, people are lovely Worst: very tricky to gain mental health and disability support
Large spaces for students to study
Great lectures, knowledgeable lecturers, fun social life I don't like the 9am lectures they are very early
Early mornings
The buildings are a nice mix of old (but pretty) architecture and very modern architecture. But there needs to be more support for disabled students, and it needs to be easier and faster to receive.
Good social life for students, lots of good societies, however some facilities and buildings are extremely outdated for example the law building gets extremely hot and doesn't have the best ventilation this isn't ideal for the summer where students will have seminarsand tutorials there for hours.
Student union is amazing, hosts academic and social events for students, also location is great close to city and park
The building needs updating but the lecturers are wonderful. Support is readily available for personal tutors as well as university support services. On a whole it is very organised.
The nightlife is amazing and there's lots of societies to get involved in. Cardiff is also very cheap to live in. However, the uni isn't very diverse and if you are unlucky enough to end up in uni halls in roath for your first year you will feel quite isolated from the rest of the students in cathays.
Best aspects: - Student Life - Variety of events in Students’ Union - Mental health support available Worst aspects: - There are none!
Cardiff University has offered very little support over my 3 years of studying Law. Staff are reluctant to help students and poor teaching of many of my modules. I have been affected by 25 days of teacher strikes in my third and final year which has meant course materials have not been taught and we have not received any refunds for the disruption they have caused.


Student support could be more accessible. Lecturers are great and seminars are useful for understanding studies.
In person studying is really well-done. Contact with lecturers could be improved.