Cardiff, capital of Wales, has been short listed for the
2008 European Capital of Culture title and during your study stay you could
visit Cardiff Castle and the Museum of Welsh Life. Cardiff also hosts important
sporting events at world-class arenas: be sure to visit the Millennium Stadium
on your trip. There is a large student population and several education
establishments in the city, including language schools (Cardiff Language
Academy), colleges (Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama) and universities
(Cardiff University and University of Wales Institute). London is just two hours
away via train and Bristol is within an hour.