16 Nov, 2016
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...
INTO Centres, Living Abroad, Studying
8 Nov, 2016
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...
INTO Centres, Living Abroad, Studying
31 Oct, 2016
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...
27 Oct, 2016
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...
27 Oct, 2016
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...
24 Oct, 2016
“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...
11 Oct, 2016
There are so many great things to do in Belfast! Sam who works at INTO Queen’s University Belfast has only just moved to the city herself. She’s put together this useful...
6 Oct, 2016
There is more to student life than lectures and books; it’s about the experiences you have outside of the classroom too. Praveen, from Singapore, is now studying International Law at the University of Birmingham....
29 Sep, 2016
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...
15 Sep, 2016
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...
