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Help! I"m Going To Uni

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Curious about what uni life is really like? Every week, Cardiff Met student Holly, chats with real-life students on leaving home, making friends, and campus life. Packed with hilarious stories and great advice, this is your ultimate guide to starting university. Produced by Carnival Content.

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00:26:12

Switching Courses and Creating Confidence, with India...

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2025/09/24

Holly chats with India, a third-year Product Design student at Cardiff Met, about how she found the courage to switch paths and follow her passion. India shares the benefits of living at home during university, including the ups and downs of making friends, and the importance of taking care of your mental health. She also discusses how switching universities helped her find her people, build her confidence, and discover the right course.In this episode…00:00 Teaser00:21 India's Academic Journey02:06

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00:21:10

Canada, Custard and Facetiming my Cat, with Kayla and...

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2025/09/17

Holly chats with Kayla, a Master’s Sport Rehabilitation student at Cardiff Met, about what it’s really like moving abroad for university. From the nerves of leaving Canada to finding accommodation and joining the dance team, Kayla shares her experience of studying in the UK. She also talks about her background in kinesiology and future career aspirations in athletic therapy. Also, Holly really loves custard.In this episode…00:00 Teaser00:29 Kayla's Journey from Canada to Cardiff01:40 Nerves and

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00:21:41

Freedom, Faith & Finding Friends, with Soph and Holly

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2025/09/10

Finding independence and her love for Cardiff. Soph, a third-year Textile Design student at Cardiff Met, joins Holly to share her experience of moving from a small village to city life. Living in halls, food shopping, transport and joining the Christian Union. Soph reflects on how university has shaped her.In this episode…00:00 Teaser00:17 Meet Soph: A Third-Year Textile Design Student01:46 Adjusting to University Life03:17 Living in Halls04:10 Studying Textile Design07:18 Quick Fire Questions09:23

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00:19:16

Life as an International Student at Cardiff Met, with...

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2025/09/03

What’s it really like studying in the UK? Fakhar travelled from Pakistan to study Data Science at Cardiff Met, and in this episode, he joins Holly to share his story. From first-day nerves to finding independence, he discusses settling into life in Cardiff, making friends through university events, and why stepping out of your comfort zone can change everything.In this episode…00:00 Episode Teaser00:20 Meet Fakhar: An International Student's Journey00:41 Adjusting to Life in the UK01:33 Settling

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00:27:26

Creative Confidence and Cardiff, with Amy and Holly

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2025/08/27

From living in halls to whiplash on nights out and managing study stress, Amy talks honestly about the highs and lows of student life. She’s a third-year Graphic Design & Communication student at Cardiff Met and joins Holly to tell her story. Amy shares her favourite Cardiff hangouts and how opportunities at university have shaped her career plans.In this episode…00:00 Episode Teaser00:14 Introducing Amy00:31 Pre-University Nerves and Saying Goodbye02:17 Making Friends and Settling In04:03

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00:19:50

Skateboards, Software & Starting Over, with Royal and...

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2025/08/20

Swapping the Golden Gate Bridge for Cardiff Castle. Royal, a first-year Software Engineering student at Cardiff Met, shares his journey from California to Wales. Clicking with course mates, finding the skateboarding community and surviving halls. Royal talks about the highs, the challenges, and his ambition to launch a tech firm helping neurodiverse students.In this episode…00:00 Episode teaser00:20 Introducing Royal01:34 Adjusting to University Life04:01 Living in Halls05:10 Ask Holly: Mattress

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00:25:48

Clearing, Cheering and Cardiff Met, with Stephanie...

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2025/08/13

From third place at the World Cheerleading Championships in Florida to Clearing and Cardiff Met. Stephanie’s journey to university is anything but typical. Now a third-year Brand and Marketing Management student, she joins Holly to chat about navigating Clearing, smashing her goals, and how to make the most of uni life (whether you planned it or not).In this episode…00:00 Episode Teaser00:17 Meet Stephanie00:31 Applying Through Clearing01:57 Starting Uni in Your 20s04:02 Accommodation and Making

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00:23:14

From Freshers' Fear to Feminist Leader, with Liv and...

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2025/08/06

Worried about making friends or choosing the right course? Liv’s been there. Now in her third year of Health and Social Care at Cardiff Met, she joins Holly to chat about her journey. From first-day nerves and living in halls, to finding her people and co-founding the Feminist Society. They dive into the power of student communities and why saying “yes” to things can change everything at university.In this episode…00:00 Episode Teaser00:12 Meet Liv: A Third-Year Health and Social Care Student00:27

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00:21:19

Designs, Deadlines and a DIY Rainforest, with Ash and...

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2025/07/30

Nervous about starting uni? So was Ash. Now she’s smashing it as a Product Design student at Cardiff Met. From joining the ski society and lifelong friends, to balancing work and deadlines. She chats with Holly about uni life, her inspiring design project for cancer patients, and what she wishes she’d known before starting. Don’t miss one of the wildest student confessions we’ve heard yet.In this episode…00:00 Episode Teaser00:16 Introduction from Holly00:30 Starting Uni02:21 Living in Cardiff04:06

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00:21:33

Moving from Mumbai to Study in the UK, with Aarya and...

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2025/07/23

Aarya, an international student from Mumbai, joins Holly to talk about her journey to Cardiff Met. Studying her MSc in Project Management, she shares what it was like adjusting to student life in the UK, from finding your community to student accommodation and why giving yourself time to settle matters.In this episode…00:12 Introduction from Holly00:28 Why the UK and Cardiff Met?01:09 First Impressions and Challenges01:46 Settling In and Finding Community03:12 Building Confidence and Getting

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00:21:54

Game, Set and Met, With Alex And Holly

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2025/07/09

Alex’s love of sport has taken him across the world. From studying in America to finding his home at Cardiff Met. In this episode, he chats with Holly about what it’s really like to study MSc Sport Broadcast, compete on the university tennis team, and build a future in sports media.If you’re into tennis, thinking about studying sport, or just want to hear some brilliant student stories, this one is for you.In this episode…00:14 Introduction from Holly00:45 Tennis, America and Cardiff Met02:41

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00:23:55

Backflips To Barrister, With Maddie And Holly

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2025/07/02

Maddie started uni on a sports course and competing with the Cardiff Met gymnastics team, but one year in, she made the bold move to switch to law. Now a third-year LLB Law student, she joins Holly to share her journey, from moving into halls and starting university, to some of her favourite places in Cardiff.In this episode ……00:07 Introduction from Holly00:23 Starting uni and living in halls01:25 Sport Coaching to Law, Maddie’s switch02:45 Moot. What does ‘moot’ mean?!04:51 Do you know what LLB

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00:20:18

New City, New Friends, New Confidence, With Celyn And...

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2025/02/19

Say yes to everything - within reason! Celyn reflects on her growth and independence at uni whilst making friends and blowing her budget. The Fashion Marketing student is the Met Marketers Society President and says it’s a great way to meet new people. Coming from a small Welsh village, Celyn talks about culture shock and building confidence in Cardiff.In this episode…00:20 – Introduction from Holly00:33 – What Celyn was most excited about01:02 – Welcome Week01:30 – Studying Fashion Marketing02:18 –

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00:21:57

Fresh Starts, Finding Yourself And Fine Art, With...

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2025/02/12

Moving away from home, joining the vibrant Cardiff Met art community and discovering herself, Fine Art student Lauren shares her story. With a background in competitive figure skating and a passion for abstract art, she offers advice on being confident, kind, and your best self. Lauren talks about the buzz of the degree show and organising the after party.In this episode…00:20 – Introduction from Holly00:36 – What Lauren was most excited about01:08 – First week of uni and making friends02:35 – Why

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00:17:19

Darlledu o’r Cae, Gydag Elliot a Celyn

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2025/02/11

Bob wythnos mae Elliot yn trafod gemau rygbi Dynion a Menywod Met Caerdydd. Ffilmio, y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a diweddariadau byw. Newidiodd ei gwrs er mwyn dilyn ei freuddwyd o fod yn ddarlledwr chwaraeon. Yn byw gartref ac yn astudio Cyfryngau Chwaraeon, mae Elliot yn rhannu ei brofiadau yn y brifysgol a gyda'r Gymraeg yn y brifysgol.Yn y bennod hon… 00:00 – Rhagflas 00:12 – Cyflwyniad gan Celyn 00:28 – Am beth roedd Elliot yn teimlo’n fwyaf cyffrous? 01:13 – Wythnos Groeso 01:54 – Astudio

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00:18:15

Rugby, Role Models & Resits, With Ioan And Holly

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2025/02/05

Sport Media student Ioan shares how rugby has shaped his uni experience. He talks about resitting second year helped build his resilience and confidence. Ioan recalls his star-struck moment of meeting course leader and podcaster Steff Garrero from The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and how it inspired him to dream big about his career plans.Shownotes In this episode …… 00:15 – Introduction from Holly 00:29 – What Ioan was most excited about 01:19 – Moving into halls 01:45 – Inspiration for studying

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00:18:30

Code by Day, Cheer by Night, With Phoebe and Holly

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2025/01/29

Balancing high-energy cheerleading and the precision of Cyber Security. Self-confessed ‘nerd’ Phoebe chats FBI shows, ethical hacking, and making lifelong friends through Cheer and Dance. She shares how university life is all about balance, fun and finding your passion.In this episode... 00:00 – Teaser 00:13 – Introduction from Holly 00:28 – What Phoebe was most excited about 01:05 – First week of uni 01:56 – Computer Security course and career prospects 04:04 – Arriving in accommodation 04:48 –

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00:22:53

Food, Family And Faith, With Anysha And Holly

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2025/01/22

Anysha’s energy is infectious! Listen to her story of living at home, changing universities, and her top foodie tips. From growing up in a big family-oriented household to embracing university and Islamic Society, Anysha shares her journey of studying Primary Education.In this episode …… 00:00 – Teaser 00:14 – Introduction from Holly 00:30 – What Anysha was most excited about 00:56 – Welcome Week 01:50 – Studying Primary Education 03:25 – Living at home whilst studying 04:21 – Campus for the first

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00:17:11

Kathmandu To Cardiff, With Vibhor And Holly

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2025/01/15

Born in Kathmandu and raised in the US, Vibhor is well-travelled! Now, he calls Cardiff his ninth city. The international student knew Aviation Management was the right career path for him, and he felt “a calling from Cardiff Met.” V and Holly talk student discounts, Welsh cakes, and his sky-high passion for aviation.In this episode …… 00:00 – Teaser 00:17 – Introduction from Holly 00:32 – What Vibhor was most excited about 00:51 – Welcome week 01:36 – Studying Aviation Management 02:50 – Moving

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00:18:14

Pitch Side Broadcast, With Elliot And Holly

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2025/01/08

Every week Elliot covers Cardiff Met’s Men’s and Women’s rugby games. Filming, social media and live updates. He changed courses to follow his dream of being a sport broadcaster. Living at home and studying Sport Media, Welsh speaking Elliot shares his experience.In this episode …… 00:00 – Trailer 00:15 – Introduction from Holly 00:28 – What Elliot was most excited about 00:57 – Welcome Week 01:32 – Studying Sport Media 02:12 – Changing courses and living at home 04:21 – Going on to campus for the

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