Communal Living: growing up, moving out, and moving in with others

Words by Rhiannon James Picture this: sunny blue skies, students lounging on picnic blankets on pristine lawns in front of a stately manor house with an entrance hall filled almost entirely by a glittering chandelier looking down from above. You duck as the overbearing-yet-motherly receptionist tries to smother you with a hug and a ÔÇÿgood morning dearÔÇÖ as you pass through into a grand dining … Continue reading Communal Living: growing up, moving out, and moving in with others

Contributing WriterNovember 2, 2023November 2, 2023

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Love

University Through the Eyes of a Virgin

Written by: Anonymous Illustration by: Summer Griffin Virgin. What a weird thing to out yourself as, right? ÔÇÿFrigidÔÇÖ, ÔÇÿundesirableÔÇÖ, ÔÇÿunattractiveÔÇÖ. IÔÇÖm 19, one year into University, and IÔÇÖve never had sex. Better yet, IÔÇÖve never even had so much as a relationship. Before Uni and living through the past year, I was an odd kid. I was confident and easy-going but I never made the … Continue reading University Through the Eyes of a Virgin

Contributing WriterMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Fashion

FresherÔÇÖs Fashion Guide

Words and Photos by Anna Kerslake While Freshers is going to be a very different experience for those going to Cardiff this year, there is still a need to brainstorm outfit ideas that will give people you meet a good first impression of you and your style. As a third year looking back at what I choose to wear to Freshers week, IÔÇÖm slightly disappointed … Continue reading FresherÔÇÖs Fashion Guide

Contributing WriterSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Fashion

FresherÔÇÖs Guide – Best Places to Shop in Cardiff

by Joshua Allen As a fresher, shopping in Cardiff can be extremely overwhelming, with such a large option of high street shops, it becomes easy to succumb to some of the more well-known shops available in the city. What makes CardiffÔÇÖs shopping experience more interesting than others is the selection of independent vintage shops within the city, whether it is in one of the famous … Continue reading FresherÔÇÖs Guide – Best Places to Shop in Cardiff

Contributing WriterSeptember 17, 2020September 19, 2020

Film & TV

Freshers: Films and TV About Transition

Laura Vaabel on Gavin and Stacey Watching Gavin and Stacey whilst moving to Cardiff for university is a stereotype, I have no doubt about that. But although itÔÇÖs primarily a comedy, there was something oddly comforting about the plot during my first few weeks of fresherÔÇÖs year. The comedic way in which StaceyÔÇÖs homesickness is presented relaxed me because it was so easily relatable for … Continue reading Freshers: Films and TV About Transition

calebcarterOctober 1, 2019

Food

Fresher’s Foodie Checklist

We want to welcome Freshers to Cardiff by sharing our foodie favourites across the city! Don’t miss these absolute gems: Words by Hannah Penwright The Hellenic Eatery The Hellenic Eatery is a Greek restaurant in the heart of Cathays, meaning itÔÇÖs perfect for students looking for an inexpensive but very delicious meal out. Whether youÔÇÖre a huge Greek food fan or have never tried it, … Continue reading Fresher’s Foodie Checklist

Lauren StenningSeptember 24, 2019

Culture

Best Cardiff Uni Societies for Culture Geeks

By Sofia Brizio With FresherÔÇÖs Week now in full swing, whether youÔÇÖre a newbie or a final year student, itÔÇÖs time to take the plunge and try new things! But it can be extremely difficult to find something you like in the mayhem of the Societies Fair. I know that when I was a Fresher, I didnÔÇÖt even make it inside the fair as it … Continue reading Best Cardiff Uni Societies for Culture Geeks

Sofia BrizioSeptember 24, 2019

Columnist

The Reality of FreshersÔÇÖ Flu

University isn’t all fun and (drinking) games… ThereÔÇÖs a lot to juggle when you first go to university: settling into a new place, meeting people, getting to grips with your course, remembering to feed and wash yourself, and of course a few nights outÔÇª As a first-year student at university it is a rite of passage to go out every night of Freshers. Although this … Continue reading The Reality of FreshersÔÇÖ Flu

Phoebe GrinterSeptember 16, 2019May 1, 2020

Features

A Letter to Freshers

By Rebecca Astill If youÔÇÖre anything like me, first year comes with a mountain of expectations. Having worked my arse off for the past 4 years of public examination years to get into Cardiff University, I was determined to have the best three years of my life. IÔÇÖm about to go into my third year, and IÔÇÖd say IÔÇÖve not done too badly in living … Continue reading A Letter to Freshers

Rebecca AstillAugust 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Food

Kitchen Cupboard Essentials for Freshers

By Abby Wilson. When first arriving at university, it can be very tempting to fall into the trap of often ordering takeaways. I mean, who doesnÔÇÖt love DominoÔÇÖs or a good curry? Living on a budget and no longer being able to rely on your parents to do the food shopping and cooking can be quite daunting. It can also be difficult to balance studying … Continue reading Kitchen Cupboard Essentials for Freshers

Josh OngOctober 11, 2018

Food

D.I.Y Mixology

Wanting to channel your inner Sex and the City? Or simply looking to mix up your standard pre-drink procedure? Food and Drink put a student spin on cocktail classiness to bring you cheap and tasty cocktail recipes that will enable you to assume the act of a cocktail connoisseur. Bellini With only 2 ingredients, this cocktail is budget friendly and simple. All you need is … Continue reading D.I.Y Mixology

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LGBT+

Getting to Know your Community

Features editor Andy Love provides a quick guide to the Quench LGBT+ section and the wider Cardiff LGBT+ community, including the society, spots in town, and events. Hello, everybody! Welcome to the first LGBT+ page of the year! We would like to take this opportunity to clarify what to expect from both this section and Cardiff University as your chosen place of study in regards … Continue reading Getting to Know your Community

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Film & TV

Five Films For a FreshersÔÇÖ Hangover

So FreshersÔÇÖ is technically over, but the repeated games of Ring of Fire still continue and are beginning to take their toll. Why not watch one of the following to perk yourself up a bit?┬á Continue reading “Five Films For a FreshersÔÇÖ Hangover”