Location
  • Wales
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Archaeology Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Earth Sciences Education Engineering European Studies History Journalism Mathematics Music Oceanography Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Social Sciences +11
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Dormitory
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
10000
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
Oct 02, 2024
Jan 31, 2017
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About Program

Get know the UK beyond London at this highly regarded Russell Group university on the coast of Wales, known for strong departments in bioscience, chemistry, computer science, and informatics. Leave time to explore: From 2,000-year-old Roman fortifications to the ultramodern Wales Millennium Centre for performing arts to stunning nearby national parks, there’s plenty to discover.

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5.00 Rating
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  • Academics 4
  • Support 4.7
  • Fun 4.35
  • Housing 4.35
  • Safety 4.7
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Casey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Wale[s] of a Time

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What would you improve about this program?
Some of the initial programming was slightly confusing and vague, but in the end, partly because I am a self-motivated person, I was able to figure it all out. If I weren't the person I am, I fear I would not have had as successful of a time due to the confusion and lack of information I was given when I had first arrived and needed certain pieces of information (i.e. Campus resources, course registration, etc.)
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Lauren
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Experience in a Unique Country

Wales is often overlooked, and even forgotten about in general, so getting to say that you studied abroad there is pretty cool. The culture in Wales is very unique and very fun to get involved in and explore, from castles to learning Welsh, it was a totally unique experience. IFSA provides an incredible support system to help you have the best time possible, including great excursions around England, culminating in a weekend in Northern Wales adventuring in the mountains. Cardiff University is an excellent school so while I was having fun around the UK and Europe, I was also enjoying classes that were both challenging and enjoyable.

What would you improve about this program?
I think that there could be better communication between Cardiff University and the international students. There were numerous occasions that I failed to receive information about changes to schedules and things that made things rather confusing.
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Lauren
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great program, fun opportunities, communication breakdown

IFSA Butler is a great program for those who want freedom while they are abroad, but still have some planned fun. The London staff are very friendly, and want to help you when you are in need of assistance or advice. However, this semester the communication between Cardiff and myself was disrupted by IFSA being the "middle-man". I hardly received any of the emails I was supposed to from Cardiff so I really didn't have a whole lot of information about what I was supposed to do once I got here. Their communication on my behalf to Cardiff at first was great, but right now I am having an issue with the lack of communication to Cardiff about my housing arrangement past Christmas even though my plans were set to stay beyond that all along.

What would you improve about this program?
Fixing the communication problems. I understand the program recently went through some major staffing changes, but that should not be an excuse for what has happened in my experience to happen at all.
190 people found this review helpful.

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