However, students should check very early in the process with their local financial aid office to review the process for study abroad. Because of the timetable for financial aid, there could be delays in meeting payment schedules for this program. Students should also contact Ohio University Summer Sessions Office when payment problems occur. Bring warm, waterproof jacket or coat, and hiking shoes or boots. Cardiff will be cool and frequently wet during the Autumn.
Winter can see a few days below freezing, with unpredictable rains.
Money Dollars can be changed into British pounds at any bank, but the least expensive and convenient method of exchange is to take advantage of the readily available ATM machines which can draw directly from your US bank account. Cardiff is located in South Wales, just 2 hours west of London by road or rail. Swansea is one hour further west of Cardiff on the same route. From there, one may take one of the hourly express trains to Cardiff and Swansea. Those arriving at Gatwick would typically take the train to Reading and change to the express train to Cardiff and Swansea.