Getting ahead in banking with INTO GCU
We caught up with Olga Tikhonova, an INTO Glasgow Caledonian University graduate, who’s now forging ahead with a banking career in Russia… How did your Masters at GCU prepare you for your...
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How to have a brilliant summer – on a student budget
In the first part of our summer on a budget series, David Ellis of Student Money Saver shares some tips on how to enjoy the sunny season – even if you’re short...
7 things that international students always say
Your time studying abroad will be unique to you – and that’s how it should be! But that said, there are some typical phrases you’ll often hear from international students....
How to write the perfect letter home
Just when it seemed that letter writing was dying out, it’s becoming popular again. Maybe it’s because we’ve realised that nothing can replace handwritten mail. And if you’re studying abroad, it’s...
Weird British idioms – what do they mean?
Does this situation sound familiar to you? You’re chatting to a British person, feeling pretty confident about your language skills, when – bam! They use a phrase that makes no...
8 simple tips for exam success
Exams – they’re pretty tough, aren’t they? Luckily, there are ways to deal with the stresses and get the marks you want. Here are our 8 simple tips for exam...
Path to University: 5 things you should know before choosing a university course
Deciding on a university course is a huge moment in anyone’s life. And with thousands of options out there, how can you narrow them down to just a select few? ...
5 things you tell yourself to avoid studying
The most challenging part of exams isn’t really the studying part. It’s not even the pressure. And it’s certainly not the mysterious cough you always seem to acquire in examination...
6 ways to eat out cheaply on a budget
Whether it’s Malaysian fare in New York or Thai cuisine in Manchester, studying abroad won’t be half as much fun if you can’t afford to sample the local food. But how...
6 smart tips for saving money on textbooks
It’s Book Month on the INTO Higher blog, so we’ve asked guest expert, David Ellis of Student Money Saver, to share some thrifty tips on how to find cheap textbooks… They’re too much money and...
