Category: Travel

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...

5 things I’ve learned from studying abroad

There’s so much more to studying abroad than what you’re taught in class – you’ll gain some key life skills too. So we’ve asked our regular guest blogger, Lyssetta from Singapore,...

5 friends you shouldn’t lose after you graduate

You’ve just finished your study abroad year. You’ve said goodbye to your classmates. You’ve promised to stay in touch with everyone – and maybe you really meant it. But let’s...

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...

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...