• The majority of Cardiff university’s academic buildings, libraries and Student’s Union (SU) are situated on the Cathays Park campus, which is home to the university’s campus life. The campus provided first-rate amenities that made daily academic life easier, including state-of-the-art lecture rooms, IT labs and study areas. The ‘Give it a go’ initiative made it simple for me to figure out professional societies, cultural groups and even informal hobby-based clubs. International students had a strong sense of community because of the frequent concerts, student club nights and cultural events like Diwali, Holi, Bollywood nights and Lunar new year held at major venues like Y Plas and the Great Hall.
• My programme frequently organised networking events, workshops and guest lectures that were very beneficial to the department. These gatherings frequently introduced us to alumni and business leaders, assisting us in understanding potential career options and boosting our self-esteem for life beyond graduation. Additionally, the department promoted involvement in university-wide events, which allowed us to strike a balance between extracurricular activities and academic focus. One of the highlights of my experience was seeing how the campus combined social and academic life seamlessly. For example, it was typical for students to attend a society event or unwind at the Taf, the SU’s student-run bar, following a demanding day of lectures. Many of my classmates became members of departmental societies, which facilitated career discussions, mixers, and socials in addition to fostering academic development.
• All things considered, Cardiff University’s advanced amenities, department-led activities and active extracurricular environment made my time there memorable and well-rounded. It was about joining a supportive and diverse community as much as it was about academics.
   

• I chose to live at West Wing, an off-campus private accommodation, during my stay at Cardiff University. It was around 20 minutes from the main campus. Cardiff has many possibilities, so the search was simple. However, the finest spots are packed up quickly, so it’s better to start early.
• Before coming, I booked my spot online, and I would strongly advise the international students to do the same. Wi-Fi, utilities, gym access, study rooms and common areas were all included in the monthly fee at West Wing. (I used to pay GBP 170 per week for my room, which was a studio apartment). These aspects which offered comfort and chances for peer interaction, greatly influenced the lives of students. As an international student, it was comforting to know that security was robust.
• Although the West Wing and other private accommodations are convenient, the university also offers its own apartments. However, because they tend to sell out rapidly, reservations must be made well in advance.
• When they miss out, students often go to private options. The daily commute was a minor drawback of living off campus, but walking and public transport were dependable and doable. Due to their affordability and closeness to the university, Cathays and Roath are highly sought-after by Indians and foreign students seeking vibrant, student-focused neighbourhoods.Overall, I had a good experience at West wing, it was my home away from home, and I will always have an attachment to that place. I will forever cherish the experiences I had there and it has deeply shaped me into the person I am today.
   

• One campus in Cardiff. Facilities included recording rooms, conference halls, computing rooms with digital editing software and cutting-edge technology, a library, a sports facility, a research facility, a childcare facility, cybersecurity and a 3D printing lab. Clubs include reading, journalism, and hiking. gym, dance (both Indian and Western), A Cappella, Abacus, Drama, health-related clubs, including Yoga. The list is endless. if you are determined, you will find your people here.
• Student organisation is active and they make a point to talk about their agendas and electoral pledges. They will also reach out to you. You can also run for student body elections. Everything for sports and ECA is there.

• I saw online platforms for student accommodations on FB and websites. Monthly rent for Lumis (my accommodation) was £450. The rooms are really small. Kitchen is communal, so you have to take turns to clean it and throw the trash out. No challenges really. Bathroom was tiny but attached to your room. Electricity was included in rent, which, trust me, is a massive plus. Heating included. There was a laundry room and gym. You had to pay for use. There was also a reading room with a printer attached. You had to pay for printer use. Most of the room and kitchen are furnished. You will need to buy your own bedding though and some utensils. It's good to buy your cooker from India. Other utensils you can get from the pound store in the UK or from an outgoing student. He'd sell it for ultra cheap.
• In terms of accos, I recommend Lumis and Zenit in Cardiff. Both are good accos. Both accos are at a 12-minute distance from campus, which is not a lot by UK standards.

• My college overall has several campuses – more than 6-7 overall. They are all equally well-equipped. There are several events, entertaining and academic but I did not get the time to participate in many of them. Being an Indian, I had participated in the Indian festivals in the beginning, which are held on campus.

• Find your accommodation through known platforms that you get on Google like Amber, Unite Students, etc. If you have any relatives living at the same place, you can easily live with them. If you are going with the application through an agent, you can ask them to find you an accommodation as well since they did this job for long.

• There's two separate buildings for Comp Science where lectures are conducted( Queens and Abacus)
• Both have libraries
• Sports centre is not specific to Comp Science department

• Through uni admission groups (WhatsApp). I was at a private student accommodation, that's why.
• My rent was £140/week including bills (2022-23)

• There are multiple campus divided based on different types of schools .
• Lots of event and one day to 5 day trips to various nearby spots.There are 2 sports facilities.

• 980 pounds per month.I booked it through the website. Facilities were good

• Yeah the campus is really big like they have building like Cardiff business school, engineering building, i was in Abacws building.
• Events go on everyday of the week excluding weekend like there is bar, club, ub where you can go and enjoy and they are cheap if you compare to other in city.
• They are many extracurricular but you need to go on uni's website and just book your slot and explore.

• Accomodation was really lovely , i used amberstudent, 750 gbp per month

• The University has a number of campuses for different courses. There are a lot of facilities available on campus like libraries, sports court, medical Centre shops for shopping groceries. A salon, quiet spaces to study, cafes, clubs, etc. there are a lot of clubs and societies present on campus for example, Art club, dance club, feminist society etc. You can even start your own society or club for any issue that you feel strongly about.

• Off campus. Student accommodations are really good. You can find them through online platforms or agents. If you’re choosing to stay in Cardiff, eclipse is a good option where I stay. They have a lot of facilities. The bedrooms are on suite and the kitchen has a lot of space. They also have a movie room, study rooms, a gym, and party rooms in their facilities, which adds on to your student experience. It is also located in the city center, which gives you a lot of connectivity.

The hub of campus life is the Cardiff University Students' Union (CUSU). It serves as a centre for student activity, including spaces for student organizations and clubs, a cafe, and social events. The varied student body at Cardiff University contributes to the friendly and inclusive environment. Here, students from all backgrounds and nationalities can find a welcoming community.

The accommodation varies from price to price, though it is expensive. The outside campus accommodation cost me 172 pounds per week for a Studio and that was not even spacious.

Cardiff University has a vibrant campus life with excellent infrastructure, including libraries, sports facilities, and medical services. It offers diverse clubs, societies, and events like the popular Varsity sports competition and Go Global.

I live in an ensuite room with a shared kitchen of 6 people. I pay 148 GBP (2023-2024) per week. It's a private accommodation known as Lumis Student Living which has all the amenities included in the rent like a Cinema room, games, gym, study room, meeting hall etc.

The campus was good and every course has its individual buildings at different walking distance of the CSU (Cardiff Students Union), every thursday there is a free party etc

I stayed in private accommodation and my rent was 800 pound per month with all the bills and it included gym and some entertainment zones like karaoke room and part halls etc