Your guide to Irish slang
Irish slang – the complete guide. The team at INTO Queen’s University of Belfast know that it can be difficult to understand some common Irish slang phrases when you first arrive in Belfast. In...
Tagged: culture
9 ways to prepare for Diwali celebration
Diwali, or the festival of light, is probably the best well known Hindu celebration. It’s particularly associated with Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth & Prosperity, and marks the beginning of the...
Why is daylight saving time important?
It’s been 100 years since the changing of the clocks idea was introduced. This practice is also known as Daylight Saving Time or British Summer Time. Discover more about the reasons...
How to make friends in the first month of studying abroad
“Will I make friends?” is a question on the minds of most international students arriving in a new country. Masaad from Kenya and Dhanal from India, talk about how they...
Top things to do in Belfast
There are so many great things to do in Belfast! Sam who works at INTO Queen’s University Belfast has only just moved to the city herself. She’s put together this useful...
Natali’s story: life as an international student in Newcastle
Natali, from Venezuela, is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University. Spending her summer as an INTO Summer Assistant, she learnt how the university operates. Natali shares what she has learnt as an...
Top restaurants in Newcastle
There is a wide choice of excellent restaurants in Newcastle, so you really will be spoilt for choice, when you study at INTO Newcastle University. Immerse yourself in British culture...
7 of the best music venues in Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city was once one of the world’s foremost industrial cities, renowned for engineering and shipbuilding. Today, however, the city is better known for its diverse culture and...
5 reasons London is an awesome student city
Nick from Kuala Lumpur blogs about why London is a great student city. When I first came to the UK, I studied a foundation course at INTO London in order to...
Cheap places to eat in London for under £10
One of the best things about studying at INTO City, University London is the great choice of lunch options around the centre. There are so many cheap places to eat...
