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...
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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… ...
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...
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...
INTO China: Journey to the tip of the clouds
Wondering what kind of adventures you can have while studying in China? Our INTO China students took some amazing photos on a recent camping trip to the famous Mount Tai...
