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I love the amazing students union and all the societies it has to offer. It could be improved by providing more contact hours with lecturers and seminar leaders.
SU always providing things to do and help for any situation. However, the ongoing strikes have proved to be very stressful for all students despite some efforts to help. Strikes have induced lack of motivation and confusion surrounding assessment, would appreciate more insight from the lecturers.
There’s so many places to study, for example, the library, the su and the csl. Everything is within walking distance and the campus is about a five minute walk to the city centre. There’s a park right behind the university where it’s nice to sit in the sun and get some fresh air.
Cardiff is wonderful and the uni has some really nice buildings and things going on, worst part i would say is the ugly decor they cose for the inside of lecture theatres no offence
Some places are very nice like the Students union and new Abacus buildings but buildings like the arts and socials library are a bit outdated and not as nice as the Bute library for example
The SU facilities are amazing as well as the new university building. The worst part was having the first year online
18-24 years
The journalism building is great, quite far from rest of the campus but in the city center. Could be improved by having some things as part of the main campus as you are very far away from everyone
Worst Covid Best Student Life
Excellent student support Great study spaces An exciting town
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I absolutely love Cardiff- the feel of the university is a great balance of academia and fun. The SU is the best for a night out. Some of the first year accommodation could be improved and refurbished but other than that I can’t fault it
Best experience is the socials and how close everything is in Cardiff. Worst is first year and I think the lack of support during first year in covid
Cardiff University has so far been a great place to study, the campus fits in well with it's surroundings in the city centre and is easily accessible for those who can walk to it and those who can't. I have found that help and support is always available, from both fellow students, administration, lecturers/professors and pastorally. The majority of facilities are up clean and up to date, especially the relatively new Student's Union. However, some of the buildings and lecture theatres are starting to look a bit dated, even 1/2 in buildings that look modern elsewhere. I also always note on my way into the city centre that the high-rise psychology building is in desperate need of cleaning, it remains somewhat of a blot in the skyline.
Best- the student union, the support and community created as well as the sport scene Worst- design of certain uni buildings,
Great student support, university well support the students especially with mental health. The medical school can sometimes be very unorganised and send students to away placements that are over 1 hour away. They can give accommodation but living in mid wales 2 hours away on your own, especially if your a girl is bad Overall great uni life and definitely the best student Union (brand new and many sports, and events there)
My lectures have always been quick to answer any of my questions or support me in every way. The uni is located near the city centre and multiple green spaces.
I’ve had the best years of my life at Cardiff and met some amazing people. There’s so many great opportunities to get involved with some which I wish I knew about sooner
The campus being so close to the city centre definitely makes living here better. I do wish there were larger study areas I the student union building (it can sometimes be hard to find space) or improvement of the study areas in the science library.
4.5
I have had the best time so far at Cardiff University. The student support is excellent, and there is always someone to talk to if I am struggling with anything. The study spaces available are amazing, really close and accessible from my accommodation. Only bad thing I could say is the queues to the student union on a Wednesday night.
I love the course content and the lecturers make it really interesting, each taking their own spin on things. The work is well balanced and I never feel overloaded. The facilities are amazing, especially the health library, and practical rooms are available to book to practice in during weekdays.
I always feel safe in my accommodation and it’s in a great location, close to the students union, the heath park campus where my lectures are held, and to supermarkets like Tesco and Aldi. It’s a short walk into town too, with a bus and ovo bikes for hire available too. If we ever have a problem, security come very quickly to sort it, especially anything to do with hot water and electricity.