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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsGreat student union, great facilities, dedicated lecturers.
Everything is great
I'm under 18 and they leave me out of everything
I often feel isolated in my accomodation and would appreciate less alcoholic events
There are lots of study areas and the SU is really good wiht lots of events for students
It’s expensive :) but also loads of fun.
Nice and comfortable room spacing and it could be improved by managing room tempratures sometimes it gets very cold during study.
The university itself looks nice and is in a convenient location. Thats probably all its got going for it.
The lecturers are good and thorough, which is good
Great place, only thing that could be improved are the odd facilities that need renovating and the bin collections being timely in the cathays area
We don't have a complete university campus which makes me feel so pity.
18-24 years
Too much stuff requires going through online platforms which aren’t very functional and you can never speak to someone in person or book a physical appointment to see anyone
My course is great but I’m unhappy with the societies I’ve joined
The student union is a great relief for me as an international student and I've found it really helpful in many occasions. I don't find anything unappealing till now but one thing I would look forward to have is more cultural festivals as I'm feeling very much homesick
All great ! Apart from the lack of listening to students about student nights and Wednesdays. This was overlooked and poor.
Great uni. constantly asking for feedback.
At Cardiff University, students benefit from fantastic support networks, including approachable staff and supportive peers who make navigating university life a breeze. The new campus at Heath Park West is not only beautiful but also conveniently located. While there's no direct essay supervision, the university provides ample resources such as study sessions and exemplars to aid students in their academic journey, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way
The new CSL building is a great addition and looks visually appealing. There are lots of different study areas some of which are 24/7 access . Some of the buildings have nice facillities and look lovely, other buildings are horrible to look at and look dreary and depressing and you wouldn't want to spend £9k a year to go to these buildings, especially when they are around the main Uni area. The teaching can be hit and miss, some lecturers are really enthusiastic about what they are teaching and make it fun to learn about, others can be monotone and don't seem interested in their own work. The uni offer a range of activities for students to take part in and offer a lot to their students. Events like 'Feed your flat' or 'Period Dignity' or 'Revision Aid' are really good pop up stands that are really beneficial to students. I think the students union is probably one of the best parts to the uni and I'll miss that when I graduate. In terms of support, I think it has a lot of room for improvement. I am very fortunate to not need the support that some students require, but even those who require it struggle to receive that support. Whilst there are systems in place to help students it seems like the bare minimum. They have a wellbeing team, disability support ect. but the way situations are handled feels like the Uni doesn't truly care for its students. If I've ever had a problem my tutor has been great with advice and support, whereas some students might not want to talk to their tutor and reach out to the uni support team. There have been cases where a student in Uni accommodation attempted to take their own life and the uni had only sent them an email to offer an optional drop in session rather than implement something more serious, another student had been on a waiting list for therapy through the uni for 8 months, and another student didn't get the disability support that seemed necessary. So whilst the overall experience at Cardiff is great and I have had a nice time, I think students who are in a position where they require external help, it's not that great.
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