Getting involved in UK university life: Vanessa’s story
INTO University of Gloucestershire student, Vanessa from Malaysia, moved to the UK in 2016. She tells us how she has thrown herself (quite literally!) into university life. When I first...
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Inspiring students: what we learnt from our video stars
The video production team here at INTO recently visited all our UK Centres, meeting over a hundred inspirational students from around the world. Anja, Nora, Val and Vicki share...
What to expect during orientation week
July from Myanmar is an INTO University of South Florida student leader, who knows firsthand exactly how overwhelming moving overseas to study can be. To help you prepare, she shares...
How to make the most of your first week
Don’t underestimate the importance of your first week. It can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. It’s where lifelong friendships blossom and it can set the tone for...
From Taiwan to the UK: living with a local family
Studying abroad brings about new opportunities and adventures. We met with Hsin-Tzu Yang from Taiwan, who studies at INTO Manchester. She describes why living with a host family, while studying...
Survival guide: your first week at university
The essential university survival guide for any international student about to begin their study abroad adventure. Share your tips and arrival pictures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #helloINTO. The jump from school to university...
What is the International Year One?
INTO’s International Year One programme is the perfect choice if you haven’t quite met the entry requirements to apply directly to a UK university. It’s called a Year One because...
7 ways to network like a pro
Do you want to understand the global language of networking? Networking is all about building connections, sharing knowledge and getting yourself known. Firstly, think about how you’d like others (particularly...
Student advice: 5 tips for embracing your study abroad experience
For many people, studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, there’s so much to take in when you first arrive, that it’s sometimes hard to know how to make the...
Sun, city or scenery: where is your perfect US study destination?
Locations in the United States are as diverse as the people who live here. Diversity is our strength. Whether you love unspoiled nature, glorious sea and sunshine or the...
