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Why risk being without your laptop or phone?

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Fresher’s Fortnight

P4 Fresher’s FayreFresher’s Fayre is an event not to be missed, full of info and freebies

P6 Fresher’s CalendarDouble page calendar of all your 2013 Fresher’s events

Cardiff Met SU

P8 Your Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union will play a critical role in your time at Cardiff Met

P9 Globalisation

P11 Stay in the LoopDon’t miss out on what the Students’ Union has to offer

Representation

P12 RepresentationOur advice and representation team is here to ensure you have the best student experience

P13 Represent Your Fellow StudentsLearn why being part of our representation system can enrich your student experience

UMAX Benefits Card

P14 Your UMAX CardYour UMAX Card offers you great on and off campus offers and discounts

P14 Offers & Discounts

P15 Advice & Support

P15 JobshopWhether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, volunteering or job placements our Jobshop can help

P16 Training & DevelopmentThe UMAX scheme offers free training and development courses throughout the year

Clubs & Societies

P17 SocietiesSocieties are a great way to share your interests or hobbies with other Cardiff Met students

P18 Athletic UnionOur Athletic Union offers an opportunity to represent Cardiff Met and play competitive sport

P20 Intramural SportOur social Intramural Sport offers a more relaxed approach to sport

Food & Drink

P22 StarbucksThe Students’ Union provides your very own on campus Starbucks

P24 Cyncoed Campus CentreSee what facilities the Students’ Union provides at the Cyncoed campus

P26 Llandaff Student CentreSee what facilities the Students’ Union provides at the Llandaff campus

P29 Howard GardensSee what facilities the Students’ Union provides at Howard Gardens

P30 Epic Events 3Run an event in one of our venue and you could win £500

Feature Articles

P31 Outward MobilityFind out about the opportunities available for you to study, volunteer or work overseas

P31 a-FreshIntroducing the Cardiff Met Libraries

P32 Cardiff Map

P33 Why Cardiff?Why Cardiff? Well, the Welsh capital has it all

P34 30 Week ChallengeThere are 30 weeks in the academic year, so we thought we’d give you a year’s worth of ideas

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Why risk being without your laptop or phone?

75% of all student laptop claims are for accidental damage.

*24 hours represents 1 working day from us approving your claim. ** Price based on a £500 laptop.Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting their website at www.fsa.gov.uk/register/firmSearchForm.do Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited. Company No: 856706 registered in England at Shurdington Road, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire GL51 4UE.

Ensure your university studies and social life don’t suffer because of theft, loss or accidental damage to your laptop. As the UK’s No.1 student insurance specialist we understand how important your laptop is to your studies and social life, so let us help you stay connected with our 24 hour* replacement service.

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White Water RaftingFREE - Limited Spaces - Sign up onlineExperience the thrills and spills of the raging rapids at Cardiff’s International White Water (CIWW).

Beach PartyCentro, Cyncoed Campus

Come down to Centro on Cyncoed Campus for a huge BBQ from 3pm. A great opportunity to meet your fellow Freshers and get to know them.

PreLashCentro, Cyncoed CampusPreLash runs every Wednesday in Centro Bar, with a live DJ and awesome drinks offers.

Dr Who ExperienceFREE - Limited Spaces - Sign up onlineLet the SU take you all on a trip down to Cardiff Bay to visit the Dr Who Experience.

Battle of the DJ’sCentro, Cyncoed CampusHave you got what it takes to enter our ultimate Cardiff Met DJ battle? Sign up online at cardiffmetsu.co.uk

Check our website for tickets, information and regular updates on Freshers Fortnight: www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk

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St Fagan’s TripFREE - Sign up online - Limited Spaces

School DiscoCentro, Cyncoed Campus

Battle of the DJ’sSemi Final - Centro, Cyncoed Campus

Cocktails & Tiaras PartyCentro, Cyncoed Campus

UV PartyCentro, Cyncoed Campus

Battle of the DJ’s - The FinalCentro, Cyncoed Campus

Blues Uni CupCardiff Arms Park

BouldersFREE - Limited Spaces - Sign up onlineBoulders is Cardiff’s indoor climbing centre. Come down and have a go tackling the climbing walls.

Pirates Pub CrawlTickets £5 - Available from www.ardiffmetsu.co.ukHoist up the Jolly Roger and join us on this Pirate themed Fresher’s Pub Crawl.

Go ApeFREE - Limited Spaces - Sign up onlineGo Ape’s the UK’s number one forest adventure!

Tickets £5.00, Available from www.cardiffmetsu.co.ukThe Blues University Cup will see Cardiff Met RFC compete in a Rugby tournament against Cardiff Uni, Cardiff Medics and University of South Wales.

Paradisco ProjectCentro, Cyncoed Campus & Ladybird, Mill LaneYour Monday nights will never be the same again!

Paradisco ProjectCentro, Cyncoed Campus & Ladybird, Mill LaneYour Monday nights will never be the same again!

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20% OFF TICKETS FOR STUDENTS!*GOSTYNGIAD O 20% I FYFYRWYR!*

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INTERNSHIPS

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Archery

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball*

Cheerleading

Cricket

Dance

Equestrian

Football

Gaelic Football

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Ju Juitsu

Lacrosse

Netball

Rugby Union

Snow Sports

Squash

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Tennis

Trampolining

Triathlon

Waterpolo

*Only Women’s Basketball is a focus sport

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Badminton

Cricket

5-A-Side Football

Netball

Pool

Rounders

Running Club

Table Tennis

Tennis

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1. Hire a boat / pedalo and drift around the lake in Roath park

2. Grab your bike and see how much of the Taff Trail you can explore

3. Visit the arcades and Cardiff market. You’ll find some brilliant bargains, especially in the street market that’s held at Christmas

4. Visit a Castle – Cardiff Castle or Castell Coch

5. Kick back and have a BBQ in any one of Cardiff’s “Green Spaces” such as Bute park

6. Try out your circus skills with No-Fit State Circus

7. Soak up the atmosphere at a sporting event – the 6 Nations, the football, the cricket, the ice hockey – there are loads to choose from!

8. Take a riverboat ride to the Bay – great alternative to the train

9. Go to a Swn Festival gig – Cardiff has a thriving live music scene so make sure you experience it

10. Visit Cardiff Museum & Art Gallery – it’s free to get in and there’s no better place to wander around if the rain is giving you cabin fever

11. Play Crazy Golf at the Celtic Manor – this prestigious golf course has a fun side too!

12. Cool off in the Olympic Pool at the International Sports Village or if you’re feeling more adventurous try white water rafting at the Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre

13. Enjoy all the freebies at the Food & Drink festivals that are held throughout the year

14. Unleash your inner Einstein and check out Techniquest After Hours

15. Hold your own old school Sports Day or Mini Olympics

16. Take a wander and see how many Dr Who locations you can spot

17. Go ice skating – either at the rink in the Bay or in the Winter Wonderland at Christmas

18. If you think you’re not afraid of heights then try Go Ape (at Margam) or the Tree Top Challenge (at the Celtic Manor) will test that theory

19. Visit Barry Island (and pay tribute to Gavin & Stacey if you want, have some fun in Nessa’s arcade or just chill out at the beach enjoying your fish and chips)

20. Check out the Cardiff Carnival – great party atmosphere, fantastic costumes, live music and stalls selling food from around the world

21. Load up the car and take a drive to the Brecon Beacons – breathtaking views and a great place to get away from any study stresses

22. If you like your live theatre you’ll love Cardiff and its choice of theatres – if you’re unsure try and catch a show and you may change your mind

23. Host your own Come Dine With Me – one night of cooking in return for a couple of nights of not having to is a great trade

24. Join a society – try something new and get involved! If you don’t see one you’re interested in then start one of your own!

25. Join a sports team – if you’re into your competitive sport or just enjoy it socially we have a number of different sports for you to try!

26. Attend as many Students’ Union events as you can – they’re a great way to meet new friends

27. Sign up for the UMAX card – it’s a benefit card that can get you a student discount

28. Sign up to our website and keep up to date with everything that’s going on and everything we have to offer

29. If you need some extra money join the UMAX JobShop (and attend some of the employability sessions to help you secure that job)

30. Make sure you regularly contact your family and friends back home and tell them what a fantastic time you’re having in University!

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Maes-y-Coed Rd, Heath CF14 4HE

Opening Hours: 10am to midnight everyday.029 20616222

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Opening Hours: 10am to 5am 7 days a week.029 20229977

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