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: Living Abroad
Studying in China: how to beat culture shock
China is an amazing place to study abroad, but it’s natural to feel some culture shock when you first arrive. INTO China student Nicky, from Indonesia, shares her advice on how...
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...
International student diary: my first week studying in China
What’s it like when you first arrive in China to study? British student Richard has just started his MA in International Relations at INTO Nankai University. Here he shares the diary of his...
6 tips for having an amazing study abroad experience
We know some of you are just starting out on a brand new study abroad adventure. So who better to offer you advice than super-popular travel blogger, Megan Claire? Read on… ...
13 great free apps for studying abroad
Getting ready to study abroad? INTO’s Kate Standing has found 13 handy apps that will help you at every stage, from planning and packing, to exploring your new location, to...
Countdown to INTO: why I can’t wait to study in the UK!
How are you feeling about starting your INTO course? Excited? Nervous? Impatient? We caught up with one new student, Debora Gomes Barbosa from Brazil, who’s counting the days till she...
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...
Student Experience: How I made an international friend
Is it easy to make friends from other countries while studying abroad? INTO University of Exeter student, Yolanda (Xinshuang) Li from China, tells us about one good friend she made…...
