What is the International Year One?
INTO’s International Year One programme is the perfect choice if you haven’t quite met the entry requirements to apply directly to a UK university. It’s called a Year One because...
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Dealing with homesickness while studying abroad
First things first – it’s okay to be homesick. It’s totally normal! In fact, it’s so normal it’s not really a question of if you’ll get homesick, but how homesick...
11 essential apps for students
Technology plays a huge role in student learning these days. Not only can you find most learning resources online, there are also loads of handy apps you can use to...
The 11 most beautiful places in the world to study
Join us as we take you on a tour of the most beautiful study destinations in the world. From the historic University of Stirling, which has its own castle, to...
Your guide to Irish slang
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...
Welcome to our new arrivals 2016: #helloINTO
#helloINTO Over the last couple of months we’ve been welcoming new students from all over the world. Here are some of our favourite helloINTO photos from arrivals in the UK! Staff at...
Top things to do in Belfast
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...
9 secrets to successful university study
Taking your education to the next level? Adjusting to university study can be overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you can’t succeed. Hira studied at INTO Queen’s University Belfast; she shares her tips...
Fail-safe ways to make new best friends at university
Making friends is a nerve wracking prospect for anyone moving abroad. Chiedza is from Zimbabwe and has been studying Engineering in INTO Queen’s University Belfast since the start of 2016....
Why I love studying in the UK
Thinking about studying in the UK? Researching your university plans? We asked international students around the country what they love about studying in the UK. Find out what they think are the...
