Opinion / Forced Fun? No Thanks! The Assignment Crisis We Didn’t Ask for
An MA student questions whether unusual assignments and group projects help students learn.
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Published Gair Rhydd stories tagged “student life”.
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Science / Beating the Midterm Flu: Tips and Tricks From a Third-Year Student
A third-year student shares everyday ways to look after yourself during a busy term.
Culture / Five Things to do this Galentine’s Day
Five ideas from the February 2025 edition for celebrating friendship on Galentine's Day.
Culture / The Revival of Clubbing Etiquette
A student reflects on courtesy and unwritten rules in the post-pandemic club scene.
Opinion / How Moving to a Big City Changed my Perspective on my Hometown
A student reflects on how moving to Cardiff changed her view of her hometown.
News / Decrease Your Smartphone Usage to Increase Your Quality of Life
A student considers whether using a smartphone less could improve daily life.
News / Study Tips and Tricks from the Head of Science
Practical study habits from Gair Rhydd's Head of Science.
Culture / The Best and Worst Wetherspoons Toilets in Cardiff
A light-hearted tour ranks the best and worst Wetherspoons toilets in Cardiff.
Culture / End of an Era
A Cardiff University Boxing social secretary reflects on her time with the club.
News / Three Years at University
A graduating student reflects on how university life has changed across three years.
Opinion / Rediscovering the Magic: Childhood Activities for Adult Joy
A writer argues that childhood hobbies can bring relief and joy amid adult responsibilities.
Opinion / What I’ve learnt from my first year of University
A first-year student reflects on independence, study and whether university has been worthwhile.