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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsSlightly inclusive and they have a wide range of facilities that are easily accessible.
Very nice environment
Always a lot going on and never boring
Lots of great comfortable and welcoming uni areas to do your work and get out of the house. I love the area of it being in a city so everything you could need is near you, however has some huge parks and is only a 30 minute train to two beaches which is a lovely break from a city. Has a huge array of societies that really help you get out of your comfort zone and make friends with people you wouldn't normally. Most of my lecturers are very friendly and always happy to help. They do have a student support system called student connect which replied to me really promptly and helpfully which is nice, however I did not end up using the system for personal reasons, but my friend did (for mental health) and was only allowed 5 support sessions before having to apply to be seen again which I feel could be improved.
There’s a lot of places to study and so many events. Much better than other SU’s than I’ve seen
Good facilities generally, and good access to cardiff. Good student life, could have better system for support - student connect is often down. Sports facilities are good but hard to get to and the timings are not very equal.
Very friendly and welcoming, haven’t had a negative experience yet
It's awkward and expensive to get the train into university as I don't live nearby, but my course is very interesting and teaches a wide range of topics.
18-24 years
It's close the town centre and spread out around the city so you interact with local culture a lot more than if it was a separate isolated campus. The quality of courses offered is excellent and the content is really interesting! Some of the buildings could be a bit more modern but the essential facilities are up to date
Cardiff is a good city to live is as everywhere is walkable. The Uni relies too much on its reputation rather than delivering quality courses
The best aspects of the university experience is that you get to meet a bunch of new people.
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Studying a nursing degree where the campus is based at the hospital is an excellent motivator to keep you going throughout the course. Spending time in the canteens and Co.mon rooms alongside medical professionals makes you feel like a family and that you belong. The library is amazing and the fact that it is open 24hours is a bonus! The IV lounge offers great deals and is a lovely place to chill out in between lectures. The SU based there are so helpful and you can pick up some freebies such as bin/food recycling bags along with tampons/sanitary products. I travel to University by car and use the park & ride facility on offer which saves so much time on stressing about where to park and frees up spaces at the hospital for visitors/patients. Improvement could be park & ride bus maybe to run a little longer in the evenings as if I were to make use of the library I would have to park in the hospital as the last bus is around 9.30pm. Other than that I have no issues whatsoever and have loved being a student at Cardiff University.
Many options in terms of facilities and places to study. Uni has been good so far.
Lively student union and the city has a very student feel to it. Can be hard to access help through the systems in place, many of the systems are overwhelmed with people.
Best aspect is the community, the university has many different societies and clubs which can make many people feel welcomed and meet new people. The worst aspect possibly has been the strikes
The city really integrates the university, you are centred right in the middle of Cardiff and everyone I have met are extremely nice
Great location, nice new buildings
Great building with lots of different study spaces. Easy access to food. More signage indicating where the different spaces/rooms are
4.5
Very little support with the course, love the club nights
little support with course, the facilities
little social aspect, but very clean