Your Talybont RLAs live on-site with you

They will be running events for you throughout the year. Meet them below!

Name: Anirudh

Hometown: Hyderabad, India

Course: PhD Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures

Project Group: Cultural Holidays

Hobbies: Running, cooking, playing the piano.

Describe yourself in three words: Calm, empathetic and disciplined.

Message to the students in your Residence: Welcome to Talybont halls of residence. Congratulations on your admission! Make the most of your time here and find us in the Talybont social centre, happy to help!

Name: Yaseen

Hometown: Cardiff

Course: Medical Pharmacology with Professional Placement Year

Hobbies: Watching home renovations, gymnastics, and learning languages.

Describe yourself in three words: A chronic overthinker.

Message to the students in your Residence: As a fellow Cardiffian, I hope you enjoy your time studying in the Welsh capital. The city has so much to offer both within the university and beyond! The team and I are here to support you as you adjust to university life. Remember, university is what you make of it, so be sure to balance work with play and make the most of your experience!

Name: Zunaira

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Course: Journalism, Media & Communications

Project Group: ...

Hobbies: Walking, reading, social justice, and culinary activities.

Describe yourself in three words: Observant, adventurous, coffee-connoisseur.

Message to the students in your Residence: Welcome and congratulations on this new chapter of your life at Cardiff University! As RLAs, our goal is to assist all students in making a smooth transition from secondary to post-secondary academia and life. We aim to help you adjust, transition, and make the most out of your time here. Throughout your stay, we will be available to provide support, guidance, and resources to ensure you have a fulfilling and successful university experience. Whether you need help with academics, social activities, or simply settling in, we are here to help. We look forward to making this journey with you!

Name: Daisy

Hometown: Kent

Course: Human Geography

Project Group: ...

Hobbies: Music and reading.

Describe yourself in three words: Kind, quiet and compassionate.

Message to the students in your Residence: Hi everyone! I recommend spending time outside exploring the city, especially the parks and cafes. If you're stressed about something you think we could help with, don't stop yourself from reaching out. Have fun!

Name: Jacob

Hometown: Rochdale

Course: Psychology

Hobbies: Reading (lots of reading), mountain climbing, films, books, video games and rock climbing.

Describe yourself in three words: Consistent, focused and content.

Message to the students in your Residence: If you have any questions, from silly things about accommodation to more serious discussions on courses, please don't be afraid to speak to us. :)

Name: Neelofar

Hometown: Peterborough

Course: Medicine

Project Group: Trips & Activities

Hobbies: Painting, badminton.

Describe yourself in three words: Bubbly, passionate and loving.

Message to the students in your Residence: University is a period of your life where you gain experiences that change your perspectives of your life and shape your adult life. Meet as many people with no expectation and take what you can to develop and grow as a person. It is also a space to be a new version of you - take up that new hobby, speak to that person and work hard in your degree... the best is yet to come :)

Name: Samhita

Hometown: Kolkata, India

Course: Neuroscience

Project Group: Crafts

Hobbies: Painting, strolling in parks, reading, travelling and cooking.

Describe yourself in three words: Thoughtful, optimistic and friendly.

Message to the students in your Residence: I hope you all have an amazing time at university—learning, growing, evolving, socializing, discovering yourselves, and exploring life. Hope you all also find joy with us, we're here to be a small yet meaningful part of your journey.

Name: Claudia

Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam

Course: Neuroscience

Project Group: Trips & Activities

Hobbies: Travelling, ultra trail marathons, live music, cooking and all outdoor activities.

Describe yourself in three words: Compassionate, creative and cheerful.

Message to the students in your Residence: Hi fellow students, welcome to Cardiff! We understand that living and studying in a new environment can be challenging, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We look forward to meeting you soon and helping you settle in.

Name: Ben

Hometown: Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

Course: Mathematics & Music

Project Group: Cultural Holidays

Hobbies: Singing, swimming & writing and then directing bad plays.

Describe yourself in three words: Queer, tired & enthusiastic.

Message to the students in your Residence: Welcome to Cardiff University, and welcome especially to Talybont! I moved here in my first year and I can certainly promise you a year full of community, fighting silverfish with your flatmates & lots of sun in Bute park. Of course, we all have off days, weeks or more; so if you're ever feeling lonely, or are just looking for something to do to fill your day, find one of us dressed in bright red and say hello! And for the queer and neurodiverse students, know I'm always around for a chat and to give you suggestions for the gayest nightlife!

Name: Praise

Hometown: Nigeria

Course: Business Management

Project Group: ...

Hobbies: Singing

Describe yourself in three words: Friendly, goal-driven and approachable.

Message to the students in your Residence: Always find reasons to smile, live in the moment, but never lose your focus. If you need someone to talk to, you can always reach out to an RLA on duty :)