Cardiff University

Advantages: Great location, a well renowned university, wide choice of subjects
Disadvantages: S4C instead of channel 4!

...and ask lots of questions! Cardiff University is well regarded by employers and it is a quality institution. The entry requirements vary from course to course, for my course (English and Philosophy) the minimum is ABB, but other less popular courses have a lower minimum. STUDENT SERVICES Everything seems well organised. Each student is assigned a personal tutor but it is up to you if you want to go and see them or not. There is a Student Advice Centre, ...
...whole I am positive about Cardiff University. There are some things that bother me though. As I am paying £1075 a year tuition fees I want to feel I am getting me moneys worth. The lectures are huge, with up to 500 people, and so once everyone has got into the lecture room that has knocked 5 minutes off the lecture. Also, sometimes they finish early. This is a small thing, but it bugs me. Most students are pleased that we have less time in lectures, ... Read review

Advantages: PLENTIFUL, QUALITY DIGS TO BE FOUND
Disadvantages: SOME BAD LANDLORDS AND AGENCIES

...but be VERY cautious. Cardiff has the highest population of students in the UK so student digs are plentiful. But you must beware of a minority of 'Landlords From Hell' who don't comply with basic health and safety regulations such gas certificates. I set out in the city with some friends to investigate the difficulties that students may face in finding suitable accommodation. First up, it wasn't easy to get as far as even viewing accommodation ...
...NAMING THEM. I CAN TELL YOU THOUGH THAT THEY ARE NOT RECOMMENDED BY ANY CARDIFF UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION SERVICE. Valid gas safety certificates should be held at every rented property that has any gas appliances and should be no more than 12 months old. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a KILLER. ... Read review

Advantages: Its a city without pollution.
Disadvantages: Its wet and windy a lot of the time.

Cardiff University has a great deal to offer its students. First off, it has the largest single Union in Britain - 7 bars in one building plus pool hall, games room, etc. But all this you can find in the prospectus. What you cannot really find in the prospectus is the experience of living in Cardiff. I would describe it as a living in London, but without the polution, traffic congestion and with the countryside (not to mention the seaside) close ...
...Essentially, Cardiff offers everything a student needs not only to survive, but to enjoy their course. My only advice would be to seek assistance when searching for your accomodation (the Union is more than happy to help) and make sure you have good waterproofs: it gets rather wet. ... Read review

Advantages: Superb nightlife
Disadvantages: Boring eggchasers

...at the University Of Wales, cardiff since September 2000, and I think the place is excellent. The course I am studying, Business Administration, has proved to be agood choice, although my mid-year exam results were quite literally nothing to write home about (my Dad would kill me!), but the mainly the student lifestyle at Cardiff is great. We are repeatedly being told that we are so lucky to have the biggest and the best Student Union in the country. ...
...at Korfball and Waterpolo that Cardiff excell. Nation championship crowns have been claimed this year in both sports. Being in Wales, Rugby is a huge sport. The Main date in the Rugby calendar is the annual Varsity match against arch rivals Swansea (You will always be a poly!), which this year was held at Cardiff Rugby Clubs Arms Park, and resulted in a 10-10 draw, the first time that Swansea haven't won, and still needed a last minute try to rescue ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap to living costs good academic record
Disadvantages: Rains a lot and the roads flood

I came to Cardiff to do an Earth Science degree and hadn't payed much attention to what city life was actually like before I came here, so when I arrived I was very surprised to find a city which had all the advantages of a capital city; shops, nightlife, ammenites etc and yet it was all placed in a very small area. The union is one of the biggest in the UK, having a large pub and a nightclub, a smaller bar which is often hired out for society events ...
...I have to say that cardiff university has been outstanding in both teaching & support and activities & nightlife. I can only talk for the Earth Science department, but their standard of teaching, library and computing facilities is amazing. The IT rooms are 24 hours, 7 days a week and are very rarely too busy to get a seat. If you have any problems then there are people on hand to help you. The main building - where most of my lectures are held (unfortunately ... Read review