Your South Campus RLAs live on-site with you

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

Name: Theodora

Hometown: Nicosia, Cyprus

Course: Chemistry

Project Group: Trips & Activities

Hobbies: Kickboxing, drawing and listening to music.

Describe yourself in three words: Organised, friendly, warm.

Message to the students in your Residence: Welcome to university! This is the time to start asking the big questions in life and discovering your authentic self. Feel free to reach out with any concerns :)

Name: Jasmine

Hometown: Philippines

Course: Adult Nursing

Project Group: Social Media

Hobbies: Going out for walks, having fun with friends and listening to music.

Describe yourself in three words: Friendly, understanding and easy-going.

Message to the students in your Residence: We're here to help and give you a lovely freshers experience. Always feel free to say hi and join our events!

Name: Carmen

Hometown: Bedford

Course: Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology

Project Group: Trips & Activities

Hobbies: Bookbinding, baking, cooking, hiking & reading.

Describe yourself in three words: Adventurous, fastidious & patient.

Message to the students in your Residence: While it is important to make the most of freshers and go out of your comfort zone to try new things and meet new people, remember to always make time to do things that you love, even if no one else is doing them.   

Name: Yasmine

Hometown: Manama, Bahrain

Course: Biomedical Science

Project Group: Cultural Holidays

Hobbies: Reading, writing stories, playing games & yoga.

Describe yourself in three words: Honest, understanding and friendly.

Message to the students in your Residence: Hi all ☺️ welcome to residences, I know this is a big jump from what you're used to but I hope it all goes well and don't forget there's support at every corner of you need it ♥️

Name: Taidgh

Hometown: Lampeter

Course: Physics

Project Group: Trips & Activities

Hobbies: Hillwalking, gym, Welsh choir, singing & rugby.

Describe yourself in three words: Approachable, adaptable and aspiring.

Message to the students in your Residence: Don't worry, it's supposed to be challenging - but you can do it!

Name: Kian

Hometown: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Course: Bar Course

Project Group: Cultural Holidays

Hobbies: Badminton, cooking and baking.

Describe yourself in three words: Resilient, bubbly and friendly.

Message to the students in your Residence: There is no silly question and I will try my best to help! Make the most out of your first year! If you need any advice, just give me a shout!

Name: Jonathan

Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya

Course: PhD Biosciences

Project Group: Cultural Holidays

Hobbies: Sports, listening to music & reading.

Describe yourself in three words: Empathetic, dependable and hardworking.

Message to the students in your Residence: Congratulations on starting this exciting new chapter! 🎉 Remember the Residence Life Team is here to support you every step of the way. Need a listening ear, a teammate for sports, or someone to brainstorm for ideas? We’re ready to help you thrive.

Name: Thea

Hometown: Rossendale, Lancashire

Course: English Language & Linguistics

Project Group: Crafts

Hobbies: Music, ice skating & hiking.

Describe yourself in three words: Cheerful, caring & fun.

Message to the students in your Residence: Every stranger you meet at uni is a potential friend for life, so don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.

Name: Carys

Hometown: London

Course: Medical Pharmacology

Project Group: Crafts

Hobbies: Board games, eating, running, cycling.

Describe yourself in three words: Chatty, chill and creative.

Message to the students in your Residence: Looking forward to meeting all of you - please never hesitate to come up to me for a chat or to ask any questions, always love a natter!

Name: Siddharth

Hometown: Pune, India

Course: Banking & Finance

Project Group: Social Media

Hobbies: Baking, drowning in music and shopping.

Describe yourself in three words: Driven, creative and versatile.

Message to the students in your Residence: I'm Siddharth, your new Residence Life Assistant (RLA)! I know first-hand how exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) it can be to navigate uni life, especially when adjusting to a new environment. My goal is to make this place feel like home for all of you - whether that means helping with any concerns, organizing fun events, or just being someone you can talk to. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to meeting you all and making this year and amazing one! See you around! :)

Name: Niamh G

Hometown: Leicester

Course: Dental Surgery

Project Group: Crafts

Hobbies: Reading, needlework, dance, baking & running.

Describe yourself in three words: Kind-hearted, trustworthy and empathetic.

Message to the students in your Residence: Congratulations on the exciting step of starting your journey at Cardiff University! There are lots of opportunities to meet people with common interests to you throughout the year, through your accommodation, course, societies and events. We are here to support you through all of the highs and lows. I look forward to meeting you at our events!

Name: Alex

Hometown: London

Course: Ancient History

Project Group: Trips & Activities

Hobbies: Singing, guitar & art.

Describe yourself in three words: Far too tall.

Message to the students in your Residence: I hope you're better at doing your washing up than I am!