Food firsts: the verdict on hot cross buns
Easter has crept up on us so quickly, that there almost hasn’t been enough time to buy chocolate eggs! Almost… However, we did find time to conduct another taste test...
Category: Lifestyle
What is interning at Microsoft really like?
Stefaniia from Russia was fortunate enough to intern at Microsoft. Now settled into her role at the computing industry giant, she gives us an account of what it’s really like to work...
6 quick tips guaranteed to improve your university accommodation
University accommodation helps students become part of a community, but the bare walls of your university room may leave you looking for inspiration. What personal touches can you add to instantaneously...
9 ways on how to bring good luck for Chinese new year
According to Chinese astrology, people who celebrate Chinese New Year in their zodiac year are believed to offend Tai Sui, the God of Age, which can bring bad luck. Therefore it’s believed...
Feeling festive: 7 fun things to do this Christmas in London
If you’ve been outside recently, it’s easy to tell that Christmas is well on its way. The days are shorter and the weather is colder. Christmas in London is magical, so grab...
Student guide: Christmas in merry Manchester
Christmas in Manchester is quite magical. For many international students, the Christmas period in the UK can be a strange and unfamiliar experience. With lights decorating the streets, new foods...
9 of the best free apps for students
Technology is great – and it’s even better when it can help you to become a successful student! From organising your timetable to helping you find your way around, we’ve...
Student stories: volunteering while you study abroad
International Volunteers Day has been held on the 5th of December every year since it was established by the United Nations over 30 years ago, in 1985. It’s a chance...
The students’ guide to getting festive in Belfast
If you’re wondering what to do during the Christmas period in Belfast, look no further. Today, Sam from INTO Queen’s University Belfast gives us the festive lowdown. Time to wear...
My year interning at Microsoft: Part 1
A big blog welcome to international student Stefaniia! She’s here to tell us about her study journey so far, and what it’s like on the inside of a multinational technology...
