7 unusual Thanksgiving traditions
This week, Americans across the globe will celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an annual holiday marking the harvest festival which dates back to 1621, and it’s usually celebrated on the fourth...
Author: INTO Study Team
5 awesome places to study on campus
With exam season fast approaching, the team at INTO University of Exeter share their top places to study on campus. 1. The Forum Library The main library, located in The Forum,...
Life as a Muslim student in the UK
Yousef studied International Foundation in Pharmacy, Biomedicine and Health at University of East Anglia. He shares his experience on what life is like as a Muslim student attending university. Norwich is a great...
Manchester: a city of science
Manchester has been crowned the European City of Science, and it’s the first UK city to ever be awarded this accolade. Laura, Marketing Coordinator for INTO Manchester, discovers why this city has...
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...
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...
Top 3 support staff you need to know
The team at INTO City, University of London have put together a handy list of people you need to know while studying in London. Weather you need help opening a bank account...
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...
Weird things that happen at medical school
For our med students, it’s completely normal to see doctors rushing around and hear an air ambulance landing on the helipad on the roof! However, to outsiders, the things that...
