Cardiff students: Here are all the in’s and out’s for 2025

Feeling inspired in the new year? Want to make some changes to your uni life?

From YOLO queues to mouldy houses, we Cardiff students know a thing or two about student living and what better way to start the year than by ditching those bad habits and starting afresh?

So, here is a list of five in’s and five out’s that we should all think about implementing in our student lives.

In = staying till Angels plays in the SU

First up, in 2025, ‘angels’ is in.

For anyone not familiar with the concept, this is your year to find out.

No more “arriving early, leaving early”, we’re here for the “arriving in time, leaving late” vibes. Besides, you won’t be going to your Thursday 9am regardless, so you might as well make the most of the night.

Out = arriving at YOLO at 7pm

I think we can all agree eight hours at YOLO is far too long, which is why we are leaving the 7pm starts in 2024.

With later starts, comes smaller queues, and we all know that’s for the best. Besides, being the first to get to YOLO isn’t the flex you think it is.

In = bin bags

Admit it, we’ve all been ignoring the new recycling rules across Cathays. But, in 2025, we are manifesting clean streets and sparkly recycling bags, free from rats and seagulls.

No more stepping on mouldy cucumbers on our nights out. The future looks like clean streets and bright skies.

Out = bin fines

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Out in 2025 are bin fines. With a new bin system in place, many students have been receiving warnings for using the bins wrong. Maybe it’s time we start taking the warnings from the council seriously?

If you have any regard for your bank account, please leave the bin fines behind in 2024.

In = hamsters

2025 is the year of hamsters – the fluffier and friendlier rat.

This year we are opening our hearts and homes to the rodents who will still steal our food, but at least will love us back.

If you’re looking for some company during the Welsh winter, get yourself to a rescue and find yourself a furry friend who will keep you entertained (landlord permitted, of course).

Out = rats

The rats of Cathays have been ruling our ends for far too long.

It is time we stop letting the rats nibble on our cupboard food and instead feed a rodent that may actually love us back.

2025 is the year of the snake, not the rat, so time we take back our turf.

In = palatable drinks

In 2025 we will start to take drinks to our socials that we actually enjoy. There’s nothing better than a fresh juice or sweet tonic mixer, so why not indulge. Treat yourself this year to drinks that you will actually like to sip.

So go on, splash that extra £2, I promise it will be worth it.

Out = £4 wine

Anybody who says they love £4 wine – this one is for you.

Enough is enough. No more cheap wine at socials. 2025 is the year for hydrating and healthy drinks that won’t leave Thursday completely written off with.

We are leaving behind the sub-£4 wine and holding space for tasty, refreshing drinks.

In = Bute Park

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, this year: fresh air is in.

With such a “bute-iful” (get it?) park nearby, it no longer seems right to be locked indoors. If you’re able to overlook the rain, you may find yourself watching some of the most incredible sunsets over the trees – certainly worth getting out of bed for.

2025 will be a year for getting outside and being one with all the Welsh capital has to offer.

Out = mouldy houses

Last but not least, we are most definitely leaving behind mouldy houses.

While technically we can’t actually actually leave them, we are going to be spending more time with our friends and in the outdoors to compensate for the mould-ridden walls. So, bulk-buy your disposable dehumidifiers (that do nothing), open those windows, and head outside.