Photo blog: my first Halloween
One of the best things about studying abroad is trying out new festivals. And many international students are experiencing Halloween for the first time right now! Roxas (Jianwen) Lee, from...
Category: Culture
Taste test: exploring American food in 6 classic dishes
Your guide to classic American food. Warren from INTO Oregon State University gives Abdelmoneim from Libya six classic American dishes to try. Hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. When students come from overseas,...
5 things I love about… Autumn
We get it. It’s hard to settle down into studying when you’re dealing with the “why is summer over already?” blues. Is there anything sadder than having to pack away...
5 reasons why studying in China is great for your career
Studying in China is worth it just for the experience – every day there are new sights to see, new foods to try and new adventures to have. But what are the benefits...
5 American idioms that you need to know
A few weeks ago we shared our video on common British idioms. Now INTO Marshall University’s Ashley has listed some popular American idioms that often confuse international students… English can be difficult...
5 of the best campus pranks and flashmobs on YouTube
Student life, eh? So many friendships to make, weird pizza toppings to try and…practical jokes to pull. Here are INTO’s 5 favourite campus pranks by students with too much time on...
Summertime – the British way!
If you’re studying in the UK, you might be thinking: “Hey, it’s June – where’s the sun? Why is it raining?!” Welcome to summertime – the British way! The UK...
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....
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...
Taste Test: 6 Classic Chinese Street Foods
Studying in China soon? Curious about the cuisine on offer? INTO China student Jaila Cramer from the USA takes us on a tastebud tingling tour of some classic Chinese street...
