Food, family and firecrackers: the students’ guide to Chinese New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. For Chinese families, it is a sacred period in which people come...
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An international US city: 7 reasons to study in Tampa
The University of South Florida is located in one of the top 20 metropolitan areas in the United States: the incredible City of Tampa. Four years ago, Isa moved from...
Study adventure in China: adapting to a new culture
Cathy from the Philippines is a perfect example of student success. During her time at Nankai University as a postgraduate student, she interned at the United Nations in Beijing. In...
Student guide: exploring bonny Scotland
Mamoona from Pakistan and Heidi from Grenada are new to Stirling. Since arriving in September, they have been exploring their new surroundings, and soaking up student life and culture. We...
5 ways to be a savvy streetwise student
Moving overseas is a fun and exciting adventure, but finding your feet can take a while. When exploring your new home, make sure you are safe and aware of your...
Study abroad: from The Gambia to Scotland
We caught up with Ali, who has recently graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Powerplant Systems Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University. He shares with us the main differences between studying in...
7 unusual Thanksgiving traditions
This week, Americans across the globe will celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an annual holiday marking the harvest festival which dates back to 1621, and it’s usually celebrated on the fourth...
Life as a Muslim student in the UK
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...
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...
