Invisible Illnesses VIII: Prosopagnosia and Face Blindness

By Morgan McGowan Illustration by Amelia Field ÔÇ£Sorry, IÔÇÖm really bad with facesÔÇØ. WeÔÇÖve all been there, right? YouÔÇÖre in a meeting, or at a party, or youÔÇÖve just bumped into someone in the street, and theyÔÇÖve struck up a conversation with you. HereÔÇÖs the problem: you have no idea who they are. Only apparently we havenÔÇÖt all been there. I was nineteen years old … Continue reading Invisible Illnesses VIII: Prosopagnosia and Face Blindness

The Freshers’ Pressures and New Anxieties

Here are some amazing students talking about their own experiences dealing with anxiety when moving to Cardiff for uni. If you can relate, we hope you can find comfort in their words… Manavi Mehrotra The idea of college has been so widely painted by movies and TV shows that, much like most things in life, we have a deluded idea of the dream world awaiting … Continue reading The Freshers’ Pressures and New Anxieties

I’m Not Ready to be Ready! Preparing for University Life

By Hannah Stait   Starting Uni can be worrying (and by that I mean absolutely bloody terrifying) to most, especially if you suffer with anxiety as I do. Whether youÔÇÖre about to begin your first year, second or even final year of your degree – donÔÇÖt fear – because I have been through it too and I have tips to make it easier for you. … Continue reading I’m Not Ready to be Ready! Preparing for University Life