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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe Cardiff University Students Union is incredible for student support, aswell as student nights and events. Have enjoyed every experience with the SU. They are very supportive, and even host events giving out free supplies (Heath campus)
I have found that there is a very welcoming sense of community, whether this is during lectures or just in the flat or at the student union. I also think it is a relatively cheap location, which is great being a student. My course itself is also very good, and I have found that the lecturers really do their best to help the students out. In terms of improvement, I personally have had a lot of issues with my flat ,and when we complained about this, maintenance were really slow to get back to us. Other than that, I have really enjoyed my first semester at Cardiff University.
All facilities i use at the university are superb, socially it is very easy to interact with others and make mates and I often utilise libraries near to me. Only downside of my university experience is how far away my building is to everything else in comparison. Having to travel to the other side of town often causes me to be slightly late and is adding to unnecessary spending i.e. getting a bus or train when needed
All library spaces are really good, shops in SU are a bit expensive
Cardiff really felt welcoming from the first moment I arrived at the campus, from there, I have since realised it is that and so much more, the student union offers so many great opportunities and societies that really make one's university experience.
Better organisation from the SU. Lots of societies to join. The medical school are supportive but I think overall pastoral care could be improved.
Diverse people and new student connect building is nice. I wish heath campus had more facilities
It depends what school your in. Some schools are way more modern and high tech than others. For example as joint honours my journalism building is brand new and the facilities are great. My English building however looks like it is going to fall down and is very old and grubby.
Welcoming feel to the university More clear on student support and more help to understand new things such as handing essays in, referencing, bin rotas, student finance support...
Really great facilities for science subjects in Cardiff, I've done two lab placements in really exciting research buildings which most of our lecturers do their research in. Libraries are generally good, wish the science library was open for longer on the weekends. Facilities in terms of working appliances would be good! The libraries all have boiling water points but they aren't properly maintained so they've never been working when I've tried to use them. Student experience is overall nice, I've made some great friends through various group activities my course put together.
The university has many study areas, especially within Cathays campus and their mental health awareness is great and there is a library thats open 24/7. however, it is a far walk into town and there is only one real place with a quiet area to study in the library.
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The Cardiff SU is one of its greatest assets. It is such a social space and the new centre for student life, great for work. The sports facilities at Cardiff could do either improvement. I play hockey and until recently one Astro had to be shared between multiple sports. The new Astro is dry and slow to play on.
student accommodation closer to lecture halls
Loving University life so much, best decision I’ve made!
Best aspects is the close proximity of all the lectures halls and general teaching from lecturers as they seem very enthusiastic and interesting. Improvements could be made in some buildings look wise as they look rather unpleasant on the outside e.g. The tower building.
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18-24 years
So much going on, so many societies to get involved with. Lots of places to study, several 24 hour libraries. Active student's union that takes student feedback into account and really tries to make a difference.
The night life is brilliant and the SU is fantastic for events. It can be a bit pricey to go out depending on where you go. Facilities vary depending on where you study some are new and updated some need updating and some are old and beautiful. Maximum 1hr walk to get to most places but there’s not much support with transport and costs otherwise. Support has been good for wellbeing and you get a lot of information from the uni (sometimes too many emails)
4.5
I like how there are many libraries to choose from when I need to study. I also like how conveniently the university is to the city centre, as I hang out with my friends there often after lectures. In terms of improvement, I would say holding more society fairs and course related fairs, such as law firms.
I like how the Law course is being taught in person more due to the relaxation of COVID restrictions now. I think the contact time with lecturers is decent as well. For improvement I would say perhaps change the lecture times; most of the Law lectures are only at 9am and 10am
I like the location of my accommodation as it is very close to the university. However I do feel that the value for money is quite overpriced considering the size of the halls.