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Review by: Nicola R
University: Cardiff University
Course: Civil Engineering
Year of study: 2nd
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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The course in general
How many contact hours do you have in the average week?
25
Ideally, what 3/4 subjects would you recommend doing in order to be in the best position for your course?
Maths, Physics, Chemistry
Why did you decide to study your degree programme?
The fantastic job prospects.
Explain the things you wish you'd known about your degree before you applied:
That it would be the hardest thing I have ever done in my life!
Describing your average day
Explain how your day is made up. For example, do you have labs/seminars/tutorials/lectures?
Labs: 1 per week tutorials 2-3 per week. Lectures: 7-8 per week
How much extra work/reading are you required to do out of lectures?
YES!
Is there anything else you think is relevant or that you would like to add in respect of your course?
Yes, its a real degree with real career prospects.
The best and worst parts of the course
What do you like least about your degree programme?
It's difficult and uninteresting!
Academics and course content
What do you think of your university's academics and facilities?
They are fantastic.
Explain how you expected your course to be and how it compares to how it actually is. Give an outline of the content of the course.
Every module is different from the other, but there is lots of maths and computing in all modules...all the work comes from you.... never mind how amazing the lecturer is!
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University review
Review by: Nicola R
University: Cardiff University
Course: Civil Engineering
Year of study: 2nd
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Describing your university
Sum up your university in one paragraph:
It is a wonderful uni, with amazing staff, in an amazing city!
What is the academic life like at your university?
It is friendly and supportive.
Describe your Freshers' Week - was it as you expected, better or worse? Why?
I didn't want to do Freshers' Week.
Are there any other notes you would like to add about life in general at university or anything else which would be relevant to a prospective student?
Do not get into a serious relationship and alienate yourself from your uni friends... because you will end up with none!
What is the best and worst thing about your university?
My uni is renowned for its engineering facilities - the downside is that a lot is expected of you!
Sport and extra curricular
What are the sport and other activities on offer like at your university?
Apparently it is very good.
Accommodation
Do you live in a halls of residence or a student house (or college)? What would you suggest is best in your opinion?
Halls is great for making friends... houses are good for filtering true friends from mere acquaintances.
If you are in a hall or college, is it catered or self catered? Which is better for the first year in your opinion and why?
Self catered... learn to cook and how to fend off your own food!
Approximately, what is the average cost of accommodation per week in your first year for catered and non-catered halls/colleges?
About £75 per week
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