Societies, Students’ Union, and Succeeding as a Mature Student, with Bradley and Holly

Just before graduating, computing student Bradley shares his Cardiff Met journey with Holly. From running for Students’ Union President to founding the Climbing Society and roller skating in Cardiff's beautiful parks, Bradley’s story is full of valuable insights and tips for making the most of university. They also discuss the role of the SU, the importance of societies, and key differences between college and university life. In this episode …… 00:00 – Introduction from Holly 00:41 – Not the first time going to uni 01:16 – Going to uni as an older student 02:09 – Starting the Rock Climbing Society 03:01 – Freshers and first year 03:26 – Moving to Cardiff and starting his computing degree 04:27 – Budgeting, and going from working to being a student 06:21 – Quick fire questions 10:05 – SU President and societies 12:10 – Societies explained 13:03 – Students’ Union explained 14:09 – Returning to uni and Cardiff Met 15:33 – University lecturers v college teachers 17:45 – Favourite places to go in Cardiff 21:03 - Outro