2020 has definitely put an unexpected turn on the completion of our degrees. First, we were faced with transitioning to remote learning. Then we had to readapt to life at home whilst coming to terms with the anticlimactic end to our final semester; and just when we thought we’d had enough; we’re being coerced into […]
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Words by Denise Dogan My name is Denise, I am 21 years old. I just graduated from Cardiff University with an English Literature degree. I plan to study Ancient History for my Masters, with hopes of being a fashion or publishing editor one day. As a recent graduate I have felt the pressure of trying […]
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Words by Alice Eve, Illustration by Lish Draws Life ‘I don’t care if I get it or not. I just want to know either way.’ That’s what I told myself as I anxiously sent off the final round of my Drama-School-Panic-Masters application material. Of course, that might have been true at the start of the […]
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Words by Harriet Jenner How to ensure experience from outside your area of interest helps, rather than hinders, your applications. Growing up, we were always taught that our teens and twenties were the time to try new things. Spin all the plates. Have our fingers in many pies. It seemed we were supposed to change […]
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Words by Mansi Vithlani Will my degree still be worth the same when I graduate if my learning is all (or partly) online? And what about my university experience? COVID-19 has drastically affected how we study, from those who graduated via online ceremonies, to those mid-degree who are now unsure about their academic futures. Many, […]
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Here are our top tips for dealing with homesickness when moving to a new city… Call and text (lots!)Book a trip home to look forward tooDecorate your new place with memories & photographsTake part in social activities to build a network in your new locationJoin local Facebook groupsSet yourself a new routineMost importantly, ask for […]
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Where did you attend University and what course did you study? I attended Cardiff University from 2016-2019 and studied Media, Culture and Journalism What were your initial career plans for life after University? During my third year I knew I wanted to work in TV or film in some capacity. I completed an internship with […]
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Words by Chloe Lorenzi, Illustration by Stela Bonova I moved out of my student house where I laughed away every evening with my housemates, eating toasties at midnight and found myself back in my childhood bedroom. I spent the first couple of weeks eagerly refining my Zoom quiz rounds, throwing myself into my one Boris approved […]
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Words by Kate Goodyer People often talk about how to survive a long-distance relationship and, having never been in one, I have no idea. I can barely keep up a short distance relationship. However long-distance friendships are another thing – those, I do have – and they can sometimes be hard to navigate. I met […]
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