Essential tips for international students spending Christmas abroad
If you’ve spent a Christmas abroad before, you’ll know exactly what you’re in for. But if this is your first experience of a festive season overseas, you’ll probably find it all...
Category: Living Abroad
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...
Studying abroad helped me get into my dream university
Wondering how you can get into your dream university? Leno (Jiawei Xu) from China tells us how studying in the UK has helped him achieve his goal of studying at a world-renowned...
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...
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...
Common English abbreviations explained
Do English abbreviations confuse you? You’re not alone! From abbreviations and slang words to colloquial and regional sayings, the English language has so much variation! Here’s your guide to what...
Manchester: a city of science
Manchester has been crowned the European City of Science, and it’s the first UK city to ever be awarded this accolade. Laura, Marketing Coordinator for INTO Manchester, discovers why this city has...
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...
