With two months left of my semester exchange, I have had to continually stop myself from preemptively grieving this amazing experience. So to help myself celebrate it and exercise some gratitude, let me tell you about my experience studying at Cardiff University. Continue reading Finding a new normal in Cardiff.
Morocco, specifically Marrakech has recently become a hot topic on many young people’s instagram and TikTok feeds. Trendy posts from influencer’s set the scene, depicting gorgeous deserts, stunning Riad accomodations and an overall safe vibrant travel experience for young men and women alike. So what is Morocco actually like as budget travellers, rather than an all expenses paid vacay? Continue reading Cardiff to Morocco, the realities of travelling while on exchange.
Shwmae from Cardiff! I have now been in Cardiff for nearly three months, and it has honestly changed my perspective on life. This exchange has exceeded my expectations, and I have already done so many things I would have never been able to do, learn, or experience if I hadn’t come to Cardiff. It almost feels like ‘travel with a side of uni’, but every single aspect has been so rewarding. Continue reading Travel with a side of uni in Cardiff!
When people talk about going on exchange, it often sounds dramatic. It’s usually framed as academically intense or personally transformational — a period where everything changes and you return home as a completely different person.
My experience was definitely valuable and memorable, but the reality was a bit less dramatic. Continue reading Exchange Expectations vs Reality
My Cardiff exchange has been a truly life-changing experience, filled with unforgettable memories and valuable learnings. During my time abroad, I had the opportunity to visit new places, try unfamiliar foods and meet people from a wide range of backgrounds. Continue reading Reflecting on my exchange experience
Kia ora! My name is Sarah Smith and I am incredibly fortunate to be heading to Cardiff University for a trimester exchange at the beginning of 2026. By the time I’m in Cardiff, I’ll be a third year psychology student studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences, and I am absolutely fizzing to start exploring Cymru (Wales)! Continue reading Excited, Curious and Absolutely Terrified
Hi everyone! My name is Jasmyn, and I’m going into my third year of a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in psychology. I chose to go on an exchange because the U.K. — and overseas travel in general — is how my parents met. Continue reading From VW Camper Tales to My Own Cardiff Journey
Kia ora, my name is Ayla Montgomerie, and I have just completed my second year studying a Bachelor of Climate Change, majoring in Environmental Planning, and minoring in Education and Society. I am excited to attend Cardiff University in Wales for the Spring Trimester in 2026. Continue reading Climate Change in Cardiff
I was able to travel before my exchange even started. I ended up spending over a week each in Canada, Italy, Greece, and Morocco, and spent time with family in England—all before arriving in Cardiff. It was a great way to start the semester. Continue reading Travelling While Abroad: The Art of Making It Up As I Go
Cardiff is a very social and lively city. It is common for students to go to a local cafe and do their studies there, as there are cafes everywhere! Continue reading Life in Cardiff
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