Common English abbreviations explained
Do English abbreviations confuse you? You’re not alone! From abbreviations and slang words to colloquial and regional sayings, the English language has so much variation! Here’s your guide to what...
Category: Culture
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...
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...
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...
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...
The best Cheltenham restaurants: written by our students
To welcome our fantastic new students settle in to life in the UK, our current students at the University of Gloucestershire have written about their favourite Cheltenham Restaurants. So whether...
5 top international supermarkets in Exeter
Did you know that Exeter has a variety of international supermarkets where you can buy all your home foods? Luckily for you and INTO University of Exeter students, all these stores are within...
