Student Residence

750

20min walk from school

https://www.crm-students.com/cardiff/zenith

Yes, it's very clean, the people are very kind and welcoming, and there are plenty of facilities. However, if you have the option of staying in the student residences located in the city center, that's preferable. This will allow you to meet more Cardiff University students and be right on campus for a truly immersive experience.

Misfits, Yolo (cardiff uni nightclub), The Taf (Cardiff uni pub), Circuit, live lounge

The courses were generally very interesting. Personally, not being a fan of finance, I found the finance courses complicated. A major drawback was the limited number of course choices. I had to choose six courses from a list, and only three of those were at the second-year bachelor's level (the level I was at when I went there), so I had to take three third-year bachelor's level courses.

The campus is cool and the registration process is simple; the university staff are very friendly and welcoming. If I were to do another exchange, I would choose Cardiff without hesitation.

There are many places to visit in and around Cardiff; a trip can be planned quickly and without spending a huge amount of money. There are also plenty of opportunities for hiking.

There isn't much public transport; everything is within walking distance. The cost of living is similar to France, however, accommodations are more expensive. As for the weather, when I went in Cardiff I was lucky and didn't have many rainy or cold days; it was generally sunny. And regarding safety, in six months I never had any problems. I used to walk home from clubs, and there were always students in the streets.

It's easy and tempting to skip classes, but it's difficult to catch up afterward, so you should never start skipping classes. Above all, don't be afraid to approach people and don't be afraid to go there alone; there are plenty of students in the same situation. People are very welcoming. And finally, make the most of every moment; it's an enriching experience both academically and socially. You'll find it hard to leave Cardiff at the end of your exchange.

Student Residence

450-500

30 minutes by walk or 10-15min bus

via the university website

Yes, it was similar to the CROUS in France, you have your own room, you share bathroom and kitchen, but it was quite okay. The students with me were nice.

At the Cardiff Uni, you have a bar inside the school, with students price You also have tons of bar in the city center I recommend to go see a rugby match at the millenium stadium, even if you're not a rugby fan. You can also go the bingo loto, I can remember the exact name, but it's a big place, where you can drink and play bingo with music and stuff.

The classes were ok, but I recommend to select those classes early. The scholar system is way different than ours. You have 20/25 hours of class per week, but the amount of work you have to put outside the classroom is huge.

The campus was quite nice, it's in the city center, so you can go do some stuff after class. The registration was really easy, the people of the uni respond pretty quickly. I would go there, if I could yes.

As I said earlier, rugby match for the Welsh national team was unbelievable, it's a communion where the people come to share the exact same passion

Transport can be expensive, and the timeline are not respected, They start partying really early