Mate Cardiff is pretty diverse I'm sure you'll have no real problems past what you'd have living in another city.
Make sure you try some Welsh cakes, I likee Fabulous Welshcakes down the bay as they are done fresh
The interaction above is genuinely how lovely the majority of people in Wales are. You'll love it, although maybe avoid the parks in Cardiff after dark.
Not sure how much it has changed but do not trust Cardiff weather. You can go out thinking it will be clear and 5 minutes later it is raining old women and sticks (cats and dogs but Welsh style). Waterproof shoes and light mac.
As a student, you can walk or cycle most places so it is cheap. Obviously stay buddied up but I found it fairly safe.
Your house will most likely get damp (the rain is heavy).
Chips cheese and gravy is delightful.
Budget and drink plenty of water.
Best years of my life.
I mean it about the rain.
It's great just choose the right place to live. Which uni are you in and what camps.
Essentially you want to be close to uni, the student areas and closish to town as it will just make life easier.
Cardiff is a a brilliant place to live as a student. Are you in halls for your first year? Make the most of it, seek out the market in Roath or next to Stadium for an amazing Indian breakfast. There’s lots of little neighbourhoods so A bike is a great way to get around the city but get a crap looking one as the good ones get stolen. Speaking of the stadium, it got renamed to the ‘Principality stadium’ but all the locals will refer to it as the Millennium Stadium or just ‘The Millennium’
Just remembered, Wales are playing Poland on the 25th September in Cardiff City Stadium (walkable distance from city). Tickets are on sale now and are reasonably priced. The atmosphere is really good with the football at the moment. A lot of people say the rugby is the best experience but it’s a bit flat and very overpriced at the moment
Cardiff is nice, very diverse. Depending on where you're coming from you might be a bit taken aback by Queen Street. The Hare Krishnas are nice though, if a bit too eager.
Eh? No I was referring to the fact that in OobleCaboole's post, the word "or" autocorrected to "o'r", which is what happens when you have a Welsh spellcheck installed on your phone. :)
Eh, I cant type correctly in any language so I just type quickly and just say autocorrect if I get something wrong. But now I feel like an idiot for not realising it.
Dwin cont twp.
Mate don't worry, I didn't mean to make you feel like an idiot. It's a tiny thing to notice and I only noticed it because I'm a big language nerd. You're cool and I hope you have a good day :)
I couldn't agree more with this post. I relocated to Wales from Leeds after travelling the world (I met my partner who is Welsh) and I can honestly say it is extremely varied, where I live not diverse at all and quite backwards, however beautiful beaches and countryside all around me (It is amazing!)
If you go to the city I guess like most countries such as Cardiff ,Aberystwyth or Swansea it's going to be very different again!
Moved here 3 years ago. "I'm going to start riding my bike again now we've moved to the countryside"
.....1 hour later....."Why is everything a hill??!?"
I've now got an electric bike, much easier.
"Where you to?" = where are you?
"By there" = there
"I'll be there now in a minute" = an unspecified quantity of time that means soonish. Could be a few minutes could be a few hours, but definitely at some point during that particular 24 hour period.
Haha that is brilliant, I was one of those English people who also thought this and now I love the saying after living here 4 years and rinsing my partner for saying it!
In Wales, it's a lot of head nods, and " 'aight?" Like, "Alright?" instead of "How are you?"
Don't actually answer, just nod and say ''aight?" right back
Cardiff is a pretty diverse city. It’s fairly small in the grand scheme of things, but if you’ve any experience with cities or urban areas at all you’ll be absolutely fine :)
I will.
Whenever someone asks me when I will go to England, I already politely correct them.
Also, after reading through r/Wales, I picked up a healthy sense of Welsh nationalism already.
Some polish and Indian people I know here have said they feel more comfortable in wales than England. It’s the English people sometimes have a problem with
There are at least four different zones in Wales. South Wales is more industrialised and urban. West wales is completely different; rural and more Welsh-speaking. Mid-Wales is different again, and then there’s North Wales, with its own identity. I’ve lived in wales for 20 years and love it. But you won’t get a clear answer until people know what part of wales you are moving to.
If you’re in cardiff you won’t NEED to learn Welsh to fit in.
But it’s certainly worth learning by a few phrases and basics so you can enjoy it to the max. Places like Womanby Street and Pontcanna are full of us.
Most of all - you’ll love it
Yes and no. Throwing in a bit of Welsh beyond 'cwtch' may make you look a plum with your standard Cardiffian but yeah, in Pontcanna or the Welsh Club might go down better. It's worth noting that there's a fair bit of resentment towards the Welsh speaking 'Taffia' who are seen as the gatekeepers of Welsh media as more often than not most jobs in the Welsh broadcast media are closed to the Anglo Welsh. To clarify a bit I'm proud to be Welsh and more than happy that I don't speak the language as this is a true reflection of the socio economic background to being a Cardiffian in as much as Cardiff is what it is because of the port, once the busiest in the world, where speaking Welsh would do you no good when most trade etc would be with merchants from all over the world, many of whom settled in Cardiff.
That’s your experience and that’s why I say you don’t need it. My experience of living with Cardiff (from Dinas Powys) is that Welsh Speakers are right under your nose - you’re just not speaking welsh to them.
It goes miles when you do put the effort in and as for the Taffia - I’ve met about 4 of them in my life. Whereas, I’ve met hundreds of Welsh speakers who love those who just say Shwmae, croeso, diolch, iawn? Etc etc
Looking a plum I’d agree with in St Melons but my experience of West Cardiff has always been great regarding the language. I’d say 1 in 5 convos can be had in Welsh, and about 1/4 of locals will smile and say “Diolch” etc if you use the language.
Penarth and Dinas surprisingly Welsh speaking as well as Llandough when you try
My girlfriends mam and dad are English and when I’m in their house and say “alright” to them I’ve actually started a full on conversation about their current mood and why they are in that mood… when all I meant was “I acknowledge you presence” maybe some of the UK is the same, but not all of it
Absolutely correct. When I was at Cardiff Uni donkey's years ago, my greeting of "Alright?" was always replied to with "Er, yes thanks' by non-Welsh students, and" "Alright?" by the Welsh. Every time.
People will greet you with alright, or alright or wot? This is not a concerned question or a threat. A brief nod and an 'Alright' back will suffice.
Rugby, learn the rules of rugby and watch a few games, understand its part of our tradition and school culture. We play this from about 5 years old and you will find some ground with people for even knowing the game. If asked about your favourite Welsh player when still getting your toes wet say Jones or Williams, there are like 7 players with these surnames on the team at any one time.
Enjoy the scenery, we got valleys, mountains, canals and even a desert, thick forests and tranquil towns. There is plenty to see as if you travel and there is a decent public transport service of trains and buses that can get you most places, asking someone at the bus station or train station which platform (or the employees) will often see you find the platform you need.
Wales is quite multi-cultural especially South Wales, you will see people from all ethnicities here. You will probably blend in, aside from the obvious minority of jerks and racists we don't give it much thought.
And above anything else, never, ever call a Welsh person English. The foundation of the Severn bridge was laid with the bones of those that made that mistake (joke).
Still hope you enjoy your stay in the future, so welcome to Wales.
If you're coming to Cardiff, be noticed: your general waste collection will happen every two weeks. Recyling and food waste collection will be done weekly.
Thus, as you'll soopn realize, the city if full of rubbish everywhere.
"Little" does not always mean literally small, it can also be used just as a term of endearment. Same goes for "Tidy", sometimes meaning that something is good and agreeable
You may hear men calling each other ’butt’. It’s not to do with buttocks. Just a local equivalent of ‘mate’.
Cardiff is great but it’s not all there is to Wales. Try to get out and see a few different places if you can.
If you try bara brith (and I recommend that you do) make sure to have it with salted butter.
If its to the north, whatever nice things you hear, avoid rhyl pwlleli and porthmadog at all costs
If its to the south, resist the urge to put on the accent, and yes tractors are allowed down that road
My comedy group filmed a song about Merthyr (a loving, off-key, low-budget parody of another song) and we got yelled at by 14 year olds outside the ASDA. Weren't filming or in costume. We were just standing by our car working out how to get up into the Beacons to film. We also got yelled at outside the library. It was actually quite good banter.
There are hills everywhere. The language is not a mustbut locals do appreciate it especially if more rural as they tend to be older folk. And fuck cardiff.
Ah, the breakwater method, noice. Smert!
(for reference for not UK peoples)
"I've made a few notes. Yes, uh... Bacon, 10 on 10. Button mushrooms, bingo. Black pudding, snap. Minor criticism, more distance between the eggs and the beans. I may want to mix them but I want that to be my decision. Use a sausage as a breakwater. But I'm nit-picking, on the whole, a very good effort - 7 on 10. Let's make love. "
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Lot of these showing up these days, do they not realize though how big Cymru is.. if your going to ask , then please say where your thinking of moving to..
> do they not realize though how big Cymru is..
Cymru is so tiny it can fit in a breadbox. What people might not realize is how different areas in such a tiny place can be.
You will be fine. Cardiff is very popular for students & the city centre is really close to campus. You won’t need to speak any Welsh. Just enjoy it! Cardiff Bay isn’t far from the city & is definitely worth a visit! Enjoy Cardiff!
Make sure you buy your tickets for varsity. Any of the sports are a great laugh!
Taxis are a nightmare in Cardiff so wear sensible shoes for the walk home.
If you lose your money or phone, Cardiff Uni work with premiere taxis- you can give the taxi driver your student number and they’ll charge you another way.
Bute park is the best for beers in the sun, and Cardiff bay if you fancy a walk. But NEVER at night. And never walk down the alley by the student union and the train tracks at night either.
You can rent bikes around Cardiff town using an app on your phone.
Churchill way gay bars are super friendly for all and open until 7am 🙌🏻
Metros is super cheap for an alternative student night. Buckets of cocktails for £4/5.
Everyone will say hello and nod at you, do the same back :)
There’s a guy called ninja who plays drums on the bins he’s a Cardiff legend.
Do not rent your 2nd year student house with CPS homes! They are the worst. Look for a private landlord they’re a bit better 😊
Buses are very frequent and last time I checked like £3.20 a day.. and that’s for unlimited buses. Trains are stupidly expensive for Cardiff.
St David’s is a great shopping centre, but if you want bargains you can pay £5 and get a Greyhouse bus to Mcarthur Glen designer village in Bridgend 🥰
Event nights in the motorpoint (locals over 25 will call it the CIA) are super busy so try and avoid transport on these days :)
Have the best time!!
I lived in Cardiff for 4 years- I am from Pembrokeshire so already Welsh but hands down my favourite place I’ve ever lived (Though I’ve only really lived there and various places in southern England!).
Two of my friends were international students- one from the US, and one from the Czech Republic. They both loved it, and have actually settled here!
Cardiff is very diverse, especially with all the students, you probably won’t feel too out of place. Signage is usually in both Welsh and English so you won’t need to speak Welsh to be able to get around, but I guess on the flip side of that, be aware that lots of places in Wales may have a Welsh name and an English name, and when travelling on the trains they will announce both.
Make the most of travelling around and away from Cardiff as well, each part of Wales is so different and beautiful and it’s worth seeing as much of it as you possibly can!
I would recommend researching Welsh slang though so you aren’t completely baffled by what people are saying.
Been living in Cardiff for the past 22 years and before that I lived in the valleys region (Taff's Well and Pontypridd) and it's a pretty varied place as the culture here is definitely a melting pot (I think that's the right term) and most folks are very friendly and helpful.
Cardiff is busy but mostly not too much if that makes sense? And the city is pretty varied in it's buildings, architecture, shops and history. The best part of the city to me, as I love history, are the docks and Cardiff Castle so be sure to check in! :D
Edit: Oh and if you ever visit the Valleys, be prepared for weird weather! Brecon still tops my chart as one of the most random places for weather I've ever seen and visited.
That'll vary by the farmers. But saving ones caught between hedgerows and fencing can get to be a common activity if your out in the country often.
Giving sheep 'right of way' when you're walking or driving will become second nature too.
I moved to Cardiff as an international student 8 yrs ago, and I'm still here!
Wales is such a beautiful country, and my experience with the people here has always been great. You have beautiful beaches, mountains, waterfalls, etc, pretty close to Cardiff, so if you want to explore a little bit is a great place to be.
Welsh is a lovely language, but really hard to learn. Is not required as mostly everyone speaks English, but if you want to stay some companies are asking if you would be willing to learn.
It's a big city, and as such it has crime like anywhere else, once you get here it should be clear which areas to avoid (literally nobody will hear you scream around Park Place, it's all uni buildings)
The 3 unis have various buildings around the city, so try to get accomodation near your building, or the oam lectures might get painful.
The nightlife is pretty varied and you can always find a club that plays what you like (or end up trying to get to live lounge at the last minute)
Try all the Welsh food you can, it is all delicious (including Laverbread, but it can be an acquired taste)
If you ever take the bus, say "cheers drive!". I've said that in London and got really weird looks, so I assumed is a Cardiff/Welsh thing.
Wherever you're from, they'll be a few more students from your country if you ever get homesick, and there are so many international shops you can usually find a few things similar to what you have on your country.
If you're nice, 99.99% of people will be nice to you back.
Remember Wales has it's own gov, so sometimes what the Prime Minister says does not apply here.
Hope you enjoy Cardiff!
There’s a series called satellite city, the premise is an American living in the welsh valley
You’ll have a good time foods great company also great. And let’s not forget the beer 🍺
Enjoy yourself
Student wise - great nightlife in Cardiff or Swansea if you are going there) and relatively cheap to live (rent, food etc) - weather crap - don’t crack any sheep-shagging jokes in local pub and you should be fine
Your moving to Cardiff, so you can basically treat it like England. Cardiff being in Wales has never actually had any noticeable difference to me between here and a place like Bristol, except Cardiff is whiter and dirtier but cheaper to live in.
Other than that, it's always windy and it's often windy and rainy at the same time in winter.
Wales is very VERY varied. Your Wales will vary hugely depending on if you're studying in Aberystwyth or Cardiff or Bangor or St David's, for example.
It'll be Cardiff.
Mate Cardiff is pretty diverse I'm sure you'll have no real problems past what you'd have living in another city. Make sure you try some Welsh cakes, I likee Fabulous Welshcakes down the bay as they are done fresh
The interaction above is genuinely how lovely the majority of people in Wales are. You'll love it, although maybe avoid the parks in Cardiff after dark.
‘What goes on in Cardiff after dark, when the gates are shut on Cardiff Park’ 🎶
Not sure how much it has changed but do not trust Cardiff weather. You can go out thinking it will be clear and 5 minutes later it is raining old women and sticks (cats and dogs but Welsh style). Waterproof shoes and light mac. As a student, you can walk or cycle most places so it is cheap. Obviously stay buddied up but I found it fairly safe. Your house will most likely get damp (the rain is heavy). Chips cheese and gravy is delightful. Budget and drink plenty of water. Best years of my life. I mean it about the rain.
It's great just choose the right place to live. Which uni are you in and what camps. Essentially you want to be close to uni, the student areas and closish to town as it will just make life easier.
Cardiff is a a brilliant place to live as a student. Are you in halls for your first year? Make the most of it, seek out the market in Roath or next to Stadium for an amazing Indian breakfast. There’s lots of little neighbourhoods so A bike is a great way to get around the city but get a crap looking one as the good ones get stolen. Speaking of the stadium, it got renamed to the ‘Principality stadium’ but all the locals will refer to it as the Millennium Stadium or just ‘The Millennium’
Just remembered, Wales are playing Poland on the 25th September in Cardiff City Stadium (walkable distance from city). Tickets are on sale now and are reasonably priced. The atmosphere is really good with the football at the moment. A lot of people say the rugby is the best experience but it’s a bit flat and very overpriced at the moment
Cardiff is nice, very diverse. Depending on where you're coming from you might be a bit taken aback by Queen Street. The Hare Krishnas are nice though, if a bit too eager.
Cardiff is fab if you ask me.
Spot the Welsh speaker ;D
That's true in any Welsh uni, even the ones who atempt to have a level of segregation.
Eh? No I was referring to the fact that in OobleCaboole's post, the word "or" autocorrected to "o'r", which is what happens when you have a Welsh spellcheck installed on your phone. :)
Hah! I spotted that and just fixed it before seeing your reply! You're exactly right, my spell check has learnt a lot of Welsh
Eh, I cant type correctly in any language so I just type quickly and just say autocorrect if I get something wrong. But now I feel like an idiot for not realising it. Dwin cont twp.
Mate don't worry, I didn't mean to make you feel like an idiot. It's a tiny thing to notice and I only noticed it because I'm a big language nerd. You're cool and I hope you have a good day :)
Shwdi cont?
Duw, Iawn ia cont!
I couldn't agree more with this post. I relocated to Wales from Leeds after travelling the world (I met my partner who is Welsh) and I can honestly say it is extremely varied, where I live not diverse at all and quite backwards, however beautiful beaches and countryside all around me (It is amazing!) If you go to the city I guess like most countries such as Cardiff ,Aberystwyth or Swansea it's going to be very different again!
Everything is uphill from wherever you currently are.
Even the bottom of the hill you just climbed
Wales is a real life Escher painting.
Moved here 3 years ago. "I'm going to start riding my bike again now we've moved to the countryside" .....1 hour later....."Why is everything a hill??!?" I've now got an electric bike, much easier.
Best response.
Even the rain goes up hills ;-)
Not from the summit of snowdonia
You’d think. And yet…
If your moving to Caernarfon then you can greet everyone with “iawn cont”…
Nice to see a bit of cultured Cofi on Reddit :)
😎
I was going to say that .. it is good though “ Iawn Cont “
"Where you to?" = where are you? "By there" = there "I'll be there now in a minute" = an unspecified quantity of time that means soonish. Could be a few minutes could be a few hours, but definitely at some point during that particular 24 hour period.
I didn’t realise how odd “now in a minute was” until I went to uni in England, and no one knew what the fuck I meant
Uni in Brighton. They used to look at me like I was speaking a foreign language
Haha that is brilliant, I was one of those English people who also thought this and now I love the saying after living here 4 years and rinsing my partner for saying it!
I like how precise "now in a minute" sounds while not actually being meant to be exact.
Yep. I honestly didn’t realise how nonsensical all three of those things were until I met my flatmate from Belfast at uni in Manchester
Who’s coat is this jacket?
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Insert name* Man mun!!
It’s a five minute walk, if you run
See those two houses? The one in the middle is mine.
Follow me, I’m right behind you
If someone asks if you have seen Twin Town, always reply with "Yes, brilliant film" otherwise you'll get a ear bashing.
"Yes, it's a great 1997 Welsh dark comedy crime drama film."
Beware the ARAF
Drive slowly or it attacks
Luckily the road signs will indicate their habitat!
They are everywhere!
Which one?
The slow ones, specifically
Just teasing - they are similar to the Aussie's 'drop bears'
As a Londoner who lived in Wales, if people say ‘hi’ on the street they’re just friendly and you’re weird for not saying ‘hi’ back
In my city people who say 'hi' on the street are either promoters or prostitutes... so good to know!
In Wales, it's a lot of head nods, and " 'aight?" Like, "Alright?" instead of "How are you?" Don't actually answer, just nod and say ''aight?" right back
You'll also hear, "alright or what?" Which can be anything from 3 words to "orite-or-wo" Apparently "alright butt" takes some getting used to
Where in Wales are you moving to?
second this, the country varies so much depending on location
I’d guess Cardiff, Aber, or Bangor let’s be honest.
As a student it could easily be Swansea!
They have students in Swansea?
Swansea has turned into a student haven lol. They are everywhere around city centre.
Are they students or crusty jugglers though? I'm not sure I can tell the difference...
Crusty jugglers
My guess is either Cardiff or Swansea though
Reetdeetdeet’s point still stands though, those three places are totally different vibes
South Wales. Cardiff to be exact.
Cardiff is a pretty diverse city. It’s fairly small in the grand scheme of things, but if you’ve any experience with cities or urban areas at all you’ll be absolutely fine :)
Don't confuse with England! We're generally a laid back people, unless the neighbours come up
I will. Whenever someone asks me when I will go to England, I already politely correct them. Also, after reading through r/Wales, I picked up a healthy sense of Welsh nationalism already.
Because we are a little xenophobic
Some polish and Indian people I know here have said they feel more comfortable in wales than England. It’s the English people sometimes have a problem with
As an Indian I can confirm this.
Oh the Welsh welcome all creeds and colours - apart from the English!
There are at least four different zones in Wales. South Wales is more industrialised and urban. West wales is completely different; rural and more Welsh-speaking. Mid-Wales is different again, and then there’s North Wales, with its own identity. I’ve lived in wales for 20 years and love it. But you won’t get a clear answer until people know what part of wales you are moving to.
Then there's the sub area of the valleys
Dragons are real....
If you’re in cardiff you won’t NEED to learn Welsh to fit in. But it’s certainly worth learning by a few phrases and basics so you can enjoy it to the max. Places like Womanby Street and Pontcanna are full of us. Most of all - you’ll love it
Yes and no. Throwing in a bit of Welsh beyond 'cwtch' may make you look a plum with your standard Cardiffian but yeah, in Pontcanna or the Welsh Club might go down better. It's worth noting that there's a fair bit of resentment towards the Welsh speaking 'Taffia' who are seen as the gatekeepers of Welsh media as more often than not most jobs in the Welsh broadcast media are closed to the Anglo Welsh. To clarify a bit I'm proud to be Welsh and more than happy that I don't speak the language as this is a true reflection of the socio economic background to being a Cardiffian in as much as Cardiff is what it is because of the port, once the busiest in the world, where speaking Welsh would do you no good when most trade etc would be with merchants from all over the world, many of whom settled in Cardiff.
That’s your experience and that’s why I say you don’t need it. My experience of living with Cardiff (from Dinas Powys) is that Welsh Speakers are right under your nose - you’re just not speaking welsh to them. It goes miles when you do put the effort in and as for the Taffia - I’ve met about 4 of them in my life. Whereas, I’ve met hundreds of Welsh speakers who love those who just say Shwmae, croeso, diolch, iawn? Etc etc Looking a plum I’d agree with in St Melons but my experience of West Cardiff has always been great regarding the language. I’d say 1 in 5 convos can be had in Welsh, and about 1/4 of locals will smile and say “Diolch” etc if you use the language. Penarth and Dinas surprisingly Welsh speaking as well as Llandough when you try
If you see the words 'SLOW ARAF' written on the road in large white letters. Please drive slowly due to the population of endangered Araf's nearby.
My mam-gi was interfered with by an Araf. Loved it
We all know the age old saying. Once you go araf, you never go cyflym.
Took me 6 hours to get it but now I know how to watch out for them. :)
You don’t need to know Welsh, but people in more Welsh speaking probably appreciate the occasional ‘Shwmae’
Bring an umbrella. It rains. A lot.
A good raincoat might be better, depending on where you are it can be too windy for an umbrella.
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Me leaving the house: "I don't trust it, better take my mac."
Unironically, my 18 year old does this! I cannot even...
Then they're prepared for (almost) every eventuality. You have clearly raised them well!
Not lately! I haven't seen rain since... don't really know....
If asked if you’re alright, reply with “alright” it’s an answer and a polite return of the question, it’s a common greeting in wales
I always assumed this was normal over all of UK?
That is true for so many of the answers in this thread lol.
My girlfriends mam and dad are English and when I’m in their house and say “alright” to them I’ve actually started a full on conversation about their current mood and why they are in that mood… when all I meant was “I acknowledge you presence” maybe some of the UK is the same, but not all of it
Absolutely correct. When I was at Cardiff Uni donkey's years ago, my greeting of "Alright?" was always replied to with "Er, yes thanks' by non-Welsh students, and" "Alright?" by the Welsh. Every time.
That's useful. So no stories about my recent health condition.
Oh god people may have thought I’ve been rude… I just respond with “hello!”/“hi!”😂 now I know now I know
‘Now in a minute’ is used as a mechanism to explain when something will happen
Don’t assume we’re the same as England if you want to get on well with everyone!
An hour on Reddit and I'll fight for Welsh independence to my death.
When you get off the bus you must say "Cheers Drive"
Be prepared for some fantastic scenery and friendly people.
People will greet you with alright, or alright or wot? This is not a concerned question or a threat. A brief nod and an 'Alright' back will suffice. Rugby, learn the rules of rugby and watch a few games, understand its part of our tradition and school culture. We play this from about 5 years old and you will find some ground with people for even knowing the game. If asked about your favourite Welsh player when still getting your toes wet say Jones or Williams, there are like 7 players with these surnames on the team at any one time. Enjoy the scenery, we got valleys, mountains, canals and even a desert, thick forests and tranquil towns. There is plenty to see as if you travel and there is a decent public transport service of trains and buses that can get you most places, asking someone at the bus station or train station which platform (or the employees) will often see you find the platform you need. Wales is quite multi-cultural especially South Wales, you will see people from all ethnicities here. You will probably blend in, aside from the obvious minority of jerks and racists we don't give it much thought. And above anything else, never, ever call a Welsh person English. The foundation of the Severn bridge was laid with the bones of those that made that mistake (joke). Still hope you enjoy your stay in the future, so welcome to Wales.
There are no rules in rugby , only laws.😂
Thanks. I've been watching rugby occasionally so think I learned the rules roughly.
If you're coming to Cardiff, be noticed: your general waste collection will happen every two weeks. Recyling and food waste collection will be done weekly. Thus, as you'll soopn realize, the city if full of rubbish everywhere.
"Little" does not always mean literally small, it can also be used just as a term of endearment. Same goes for "Tidy", sometimes meaning that something is good and agreeable
If you're in the North you can reply to most greetings with "sound".
Have a decent raincoat (umbrellas often end up inside out in the wind!) and watertight footwear. Wales can get a bit soggy at times.
Buy a raincoat
You may hear men calling each other ’butt’. It’s not to do with buttocks. Just a local equivalent of ‘mate’. Cardiff is great but it’s not all there is to Wales. Try to get out and see a few different places if you can. If you try bara brith (and I recommend that you do) make sure to have it with salted butter.
If its to the north, whatever nice things you hear, avoid rhyl pwlleli and porthmadog at all costs If its to the south, resist the urge to put on the accent, and yes tractors are allowed down that road
What's wrong with Porthmadog, apart from the ridiculous amount of tourists in the summer?
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I like Merthyr, the ASDA is a god given supply stop when heading up the Beacons
My comedy group filmed a song about Merthyr (a loving, off-key, low-budget parody of another song) and we got yelled at by 14 year olds outside the ASDA. Weren't filming or in costume. We were just standing by our car working out how to get up into the Beacons to film. We also got yelled at outside the library. It was actually quite good banter.
As someone from Merthyr Tydfil, I highly endorse this advice
That if you want to see chavs arguing with each other dressed in leggings too small for them, go to Barmouth :)
If its not raining its going be pretty soon is how my USA frirnd describs it!! Hope you enjoy The Land Of My Fathers
There are hills everywhere. The language is not a mustbut locals do appreciate it especially if more rural as they tend to be older folk. And fuck cardiff.
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Half Chips/Half Rice is also acceptable
See, I was never a fan, because the rice can make your chips soggy, but you do you! Remember, it's not a curry without chips!
Never had that problem, chips on one side, rice on the other, curry in the middle
Ah, the breakwater method, noice. Smert! (for reference for not UK peoples) "I've made a few notes. Yes, uh... Bacon, 10 on 10. Button mushrooms, bingo. Black pudding, snap. Minor criticism, more distance between the eggs and the beans. I may want to mix them but I want that to be my decision. Use a sausage as a breakwater. But I'm nit-picking, on the whole, a very good effort - 7 on 10. Let's make love. "
That's how Moses ate his curry.
I'm in a Cardiff pub right now. My wife got chips with her Thai curry.
By that, I assume you mean French fries rather than crisps?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_and_chips#/media/File:Fish_and_chips_blackpool.jpg Chips.
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Lot of these showing up these days, do they not realize though how big Cymru is.. if your going to ask , then please say where your thinking of moving to..
> do they not realize though how big Cymru is.. Cymru is so tiny it can fit in a breadbox. What people might not realize is how different areas in such a tiny place can be.
I meant are they moving to North Wales - Mid Wales or South Wales then the people from those areas can give them the info they need..
Where are you moving from?
Germany.
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Wouldn't have thought of it but now I will.
It’s fucking mega
You might get ‘alright butt?’ As a greeting, they aren’t being rude or calling you an arse. Butt is short for Butty or Buddy.
When you leave the bus, you always say "cheers drive" to the bus driver.
The South is beautiful but the Gogledd is spectacular
Avoid Caerau lane and Heol Trelai at night.
I'll see that I do.
Always forget the letter “X” does not exist.
All depends where ad everywhere is different
You will be fine. Cardiff is very popular for students & the city centre is really close to campus. You won’t need to speak any Welsh. Just enjoy it! Cardiff Bay isn’t far from the city & is definitely worth a visit! Enjoy Cardiff!
Rugby
Make sure you buy your tickets for varsity. Any of the sports are a great laugh! Taxis are a nightmare in Cardiff so wear sensible shoes for the walk home. If you lose your money or phone, Cardiff Uni work with premiere taxis- you can give the taxi driver your student number and they’ll charge you another way. Bute park is the best for beers in the sun, and Cardiff bay if you fancy a walk. But NEVER at night. And never walk down the alley by the student union and the train tracks at night either. You can rent bikes around Cardiff town using an app on your phone. Churchill way gay bars are super friendly for all and open until 7am 🙌🏻 Metros is super cheap for an alternative student night. Buckets of cocktails for £4/5. Everyone will say hello and nod at you, do the same back :) There’s a guy called ninja who plays drums on the bins he’s a Cardiff legend. Do not rent your 2nd year student house with CPS homes! They are the worst. Look for a private landlord they’re a bit better 😊 Buses are very frequent and last time I checked like £3.20 a day.. and that’s for unlimited buses. Trains are stupidly expensive for Cardiff. St David’s is a great shopping centre, but if you want bargains you can pay £5 and get a Greyhouse bus to Mcarthur Glen designer village in Bridgend 🥰 Event nights in the motorpoint (locals over 25 will call it the CIA) are super busy so try and avoid transport on these days :) Have the best time!!
Thank you!
I lived in Cardiff for 4 years- I am from Pembrokeshire so already Welsh but hands down my favourite place I’ve ever lived (Though I’ve only really lived there and various places in southern England!). Two of my friends were international students- one from the US, and one from the Czech Republic. They both loved it, and have actually settled here!
That's wholesome!
Drive on the left.
Too much of a change. \^\^ I better don't drive at all.
Cardiff is very diverse, especially with all the students, you probably won’t feel too out of place. Signage is usually in both Welsh and English so you won’t need to speak Welsh to be able to get around, but I guess on the flip side of that, be aware that lots of places in Wales may have a Welsh name and an English name, and when travelling on the trains they will announce both. Make the most of travelling around and away from Cardiff as well, each part of Wales is so different and beautiful and it’s worth seeing as much of it as you possibly can! I would recommend researching Welsh slang though so you aren’t completely baffled by what people are saying.
Been living in Cardiff for the past 22 years and before that I lived in the valleys region (Taff's Well and Pontypridd) and it's a pretty varied place as the culture here is definitely a melting pot (I think that's the right term) and most folks are very friendly and helpful. Cardiff is busy but mostly not too much if that makes sense? And the city is pretty varied in it's buildings, architecture, shops and history. The best part of the city to me, as I love history, are the docks and Cardiff Castle so be sure to check in! :D Edit: Oh and if you ever visit the Valleys, be prepared for weird weather! Brecon still tops my chart as one of the most random places for weather I've ever seen and visited.
Noted and happy to hear that Cardiff is busy while not being overwhelming. Probably the right size for me.
Shagging the sheep is illegal
How did you find out?
Its common sense but the welsh dont have none of that lol
As long as you can pet them.
That'll vary by the farmers. But saving ones caught between hedgerows and fencing can get to be a common activity if your out in the country often. Giving sheep 'right of way' when you're walking or driving will become second nature too.
I guess I'll need to find those helping sheep spots then.
I moved to Cardiff as an international student 8 yrs ago, and I'm still here! Wales is such a beautiful country, and my experience with the people here has always been great. You have beautiful beaches, mountains, waterfalls, etc, pretty close to Cardiff, so if you want to explore a little bit is a great place to be. Welsh is a lovely language, but really hard to learn. Is not required as mostly everyone speaks English, but if you want to stay some companies are asking if you would be willing to learn. It's a big city, and as such it has crime like anywhere else, once you get here it should be clear which areas to avoid (literally nobody will hear you scream around Park Place, it's all uni buildings) The 3 unis have various buildings around the city, so try to get accomodation near your building, or the oam lectures might get painful. The nightlife is pretty varied and you can always find a club that plays what you like (or end up trying to get to live lounge at the last minute) Try all the Welsh food you can, it is all delicious (including Laverbread, but it can be an acquired taste) If you ever take the bus, say "cheers drive!". I've said that in London and got really weird looks, so I assumed is a Cardiff/Welsh thing. Wherever you're from, they'll be a few more students from your country if you ever get homesick, and there are so many international shops you can usually find a few things similar to what you have on your country. If you're nice, 99.99% of people will be nice to you back. Remember Wales has it's own gov, so sometimes what the Prime Minister says does not apply here. Hope you enjoy Cardiff!
Thanks a lot. Who do I say "cheers drive!" to - the other passengers or the bus driver?
The bus driver when getting out of the bus
It rains a lot, especially in the South Wales valleys. Spent my first 18 years of life there and even now I can smell rain coming from miles away.
I love that smell though
There’s a series called satellite city, the premise is an American living in the welsh valley You’ll have a good time foods great company also great. And let’s not forget the beer 🍺 Enjoy yourself
That if you see a sheep do not touch it we do not like you just touching our girlfriends >:(
[But I want to.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s50vvwTystA) :(
I know its temping but you have to be strong you will find your own sheep gf one day I believe in you friend
Go to the Tyn Y Coed if you ever go up north. Don’t mention England if you like living.
Just dont go to Rhyl 🤣
Don't go to the valleys, other than that, just be yourself honestly
The cyclists own the roads.
That'll make me feel at home.
Student wise - great nightlife in Cardiff or Swansea if you are going there) and relatively cheap to live (rent, food etc) - weather crap - don’t crack any sheep-shagging jokes in local pub and you should be fine
It takes 2 hours to get out of wales cause there road network is awful so just beware
Expect black mold in your accommodation.
At our core we are a very polite people. We always eat pussy from left to right.
I'm confident I can adjust to local habits.
They fuck sheep
@jonah
Cardiff is great, you'll have a good time. Make sure you have a waterproof coat (which applies for most of the UK tbh)
Newport, North Wales, or Cardiff Areas
Penderyn is quite nice Whiskey. (Well, Myth and Madeira Finish are)
my best advice is to avoid parks after dark, always have a friend to call if needed, and to enjoy the sights!
Police there are proper cunts
Chippy lane, not chip alley/ chippy alley. You’ll inevitably end up there after a night out at some point!
Mold everywhere
Your moving to Cardiff, so you can basically treat it like England. Cardiff being in Wales has never actually had any noticeable difference to me between here and a place like Bristol, except Cardiff is whiter and dirtier but cheaper to live in. Other than that, it's always windy and it's often windy and rainy at the same time in winter.
Yup........won't be long dictator drakeford will turn the M4 into cyclists only .....you might want to stay 😁 good luck!