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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
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The best aspects are that it is very social and fun, meeting new people, the worst aspects are the lecturers not emailing back
Great atmosphere
Great teachers
Great, maybe an improvement of current facilities, needs some renevation
Best parts are that there are so many exciting buildings to explore so a library-hop is great when revising because you can experience different views and facilities to stop the revision being boring. I love that there is always something going on with the SU, whether that's fun, cheap trips to places around the UK or whether it's freebies in the SU to win and play for or just chilling in the SU- especially on the fun swings. I also love the range of shops and cafes there to provide you with everything you need. I really enjoy Varsity too. The worst part is the bins and the rats in Cathays lol. The bin scheme is strange and rubbish doesn't seem to be able to stay in the bins on the streets so then there are rats but also seagulls which pick up the rubbish and put it everywhere. I do think it's a bit mean that you can get a fine if you put the wrong bin out on the wrong week and it is annoying that non-recyclables get collected every two weeks but tbh we have more recycling. If the rats were sorted, I would be able to sleep better because they wouldn't be in the walls! But good job it's nearly Christmas and I can go home.
Make it cheaper
The facilities provided are really good
Student union
University can be an exciting and challenging experience, offering a mix of memorable highs and frustrating lows. Many students love the sense of freedom they gain, the chance to explore subjects they genuinely care about, and the opportunity to meet new people who often become lifelong friends. It’s also a time of major personal growth, as students learn to manage their responsibilities, make independent decisions, and discover who they are. At the same time, uni life can be stressful as deadlines pile up, finances can be tight, and the pressure to plan for the future can feel overwhelming. Some students struggle with loneliness or homesickness, and others find certain classes, teaching styles, or administrative hurdles discouraging. Altogether, university tends to be a blend of rewarding moments and tough challenges, each shaping the overall experience.
Cardiff itself is the perfect size for a city, being not too small but not too busy, and with practically everything you need within walking distance. The Students' Union is amazing, especially with the amount of club nights they offer for many different groups, and their fairly priced food is incredible.
Great location near the train station and great building.
Best aspects: Sports infrastructure at the University
Amazing SU and campus
The libraries are amazing, good location, great events held. Only bad thing I have experienced is the slow replies of counsellors
Best is the lectures and their amazing support and worse is the student accommodations
Lovely city - how the campus is integrated with the city makes it such an enjoyable experience to study. Great student services for wellbeing, housing and financial support. Some of the first year accommodation could be modernised and improved. Private housing should be advocated to be sorted later in the year
The university staff and support available are great, I modules are interesting and cover a wide range of topics. There is lots of different places to study on campus which I like. The student union organises a lot of events all year round, where the food and drinks are relatively cheap. There's lots of societies but some can be very expensive to join and commit too as there is large joining fees upfront.
Everyone in the university really cares, great facilities, student union is the best and the student life is amazing; it’s cheap, Cardiff is great and my course is perfect. The improvement could be in the posh students that are a majority, and there were some timetables issues.
4.5
Cardiff is a walkable city and pretty affordable, making it great for student life. For healthcare students, lecture halls and the library are both situated on the grounds of the Heath hospital, so there isn't much distance to travel to do any extra study. There is a cafe geared towards students, also at the hospital. One issue is trying to get parking as a student, which is especially important for healthcare students who need to get to and from placement.
Diagnostic radiography at cardiff has students on placement for about half the course. The year is split into academic and clinical placement blocks and the University has recently had the 1st years start placement in the 2nd term to make sure they are better prepared for placement. Each student has a pastoral tutor that they can check in with whenever. The amount of support seems vary based on who you're tutor is, but most lecturers are happy to answer questions even if they aren't your tutor. Lecturers also encourage you to talk to different tutors who specialise in different imaging modalities and research areas. It is also recommended that you take extra time to practice/ revise. There are VR rooms and an Xray room available to practice in. I haven't seen many people use the VR room beyond 1st year, but more access to the xray room would be appreciated.
Very close to the Hospital, great for healthcare students. Great shower pressure with ensuite rooms. The beds are small doubles with storage space underneath. It's usually about 6 to a flat. The stoves turn off automatically after 15 minutes, so no slow cooking. There was a ladybird infestation when I was there, bit sure if that's still a problem, though. The walk to the laundry room can be annoying for people in blocks C to F, since you have to walk further. Some blocks are also right next to the motor way, so it gets really loud.