Overall - Reviews of Cardiff University | United Kingdom

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Isabel C

Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Geology, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

Yes, I wish I had known that I had to change one module I had chosen because it was full of people. However that issue was solved easily and I was allowed to chose another one which was pretty similar.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

In my opinion, the examination period should be at the end of each term instead of just in June

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

If you are to travel around the country, you'd better to book in advanced as cheaper fares are available with Megabus and National Express coach and trains.

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thepama

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Physics, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

Cardiff is a cosmopolitan city, then as foreign student you will not get lost and always find other students from abroad.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

It is a very dynamic university : a lots of associations, sports. It would be a shame not to take of the student life in assocations.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

In Cardiff university the courses are quite easy compare to the one I had in France. Then, the foreign student may take advantage to his free time to be include in associations, wich is an interesting experience.

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sphsm

Université Claude Bernard: Lyon I, Lyon, France
Microbiology, PhD, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

nothing

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Thumbs up !

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

When you arrive: look for a share accomodation if possible with british students , it is the only way to make british friends and force yourself to speak the english language !

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Aris G

The American College of Greece, Athens, Greece
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Graduate, Master's

Overall

I wish I had known...

No

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

It's a very good university and definitely worth studying in

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Don't worry about the Welsh language; you won't have any problems communicating both with locals and international students

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mrfreeze

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Biotechnology, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

How to do my washing...

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

2

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

You're never alone!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

I have never regretted coming to Wales. It rains a fair bit but the social life is even better. The University provides very good education and support for your studies. Wales itself is beautiful and the people among the nicest and friendliest in Europe.

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