Tagged: arriving

13 great free apps for studying abroad

Getting ready to study abroad? INTO’s Kate Standing has found 13 handy apps that will help you at every stage, from planning and packing, to exploring your new location, to...

5 things I’ve learned from studying abroad

There’s so much more to studying abroad than what you’re taught in class – you’ll gain some key life skills too. So we’ve asked our regular guest blogger, Lyssetta from Singapore,...

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....

INTO China: Journey to the tip of the clouds

Wondering what kind of adventures you can have while studying in China? Our INTO China students took some amazing photos on a recent camping trip to the famous Mount Tai...

Dorm decor image by Jessica Tam

How to feel at home in your new home

You’re an international student. You’ve arrived at your Study Centre. You’ve found the library and the canteen. Now how about the business of turning your student accommodation into a new...

How to open a UK bank account

You’ve unpacked, you’ve hung out with your new classmates, you’ve had a jam-packed induction week…what now? Well, you should probably open a UK bank account (best to get the practical...

INTO Queen's University Belfast student Duc

Clubs and societies: building CV skills

Want to know how to boost your CV skills? Duc, a Vietnamese student from INTO Queen’s University Belfast, explains how joining clubs and societies while studying abroad can help you...