How to have a brilliant summer – on a student budget
In the first part of our summer on a budget series, David Ellis of Student Money Saver shares some tips on how to enjoy the sunny season – even if you’re short...
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What’s it like studying in China?
What do you imagine when you think of a Chinese classroom? Strict lecturers? Rigid coursework? A heavy study schedule? Jaila Cramer, an American student at INTO Nankai University, tells us what...
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....
How to write the perfect letter home
Just when it seemed that letter writing was dying out, it’s becoming popular again. Maybe it’s because we’ve realised that nothing can replace handwritten mail. And if you’re studying abroad, it’s...
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...
6 ways to eat out cheaply on a budget
Whether it’s Malaysian fare in New York or Thai cuisine in Manchester, studying abroad won’t be half as much fun if you can’t afford to sample the local food. But how...
6 smart tips for saving money on textbooks
It’s Book Month on the INTO Higher blog, so we’ve asked guest expert, David Ellis of Student Money Saver, to share some thrifty tips on how to find cheap textbooks… They’re too much money and...
5 things to add to your to-do list in London
Studying in London? Looking for new things to see and experience? Being an international student in London is an adventure, whatever the season. As the weather warms up, here are our top...
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...
