Study abroad countdown: how to pack your suitcase like a pro
Suitcases are strange things – no matter how huge they are, there never seems to be enough room for that extra (but oh so essential!) pair of strappy sandals. Charlotte...
Category: Living Abroad
13 great free apps for studying abroad
Getting ready to study abroad? INTO’s Kate Standing has found 13 handy apps that will help you at every stage, from planning and packing, to exploring your new location, to...
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...
Student Experience: How I made an international friend
Is it easy to make friends from other countries while studying abroad? INTO University of Exeter student, Yolanda (Xinshuang) Li from China, tells us about one good friend she made…...
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 American idioms that you need to know
A few weeks ago we shared our video on common British idioms. Now INTO Marshall University’s Ashley has listed some popular American idioms that often confuse international students… English can be difficult...
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...
5 of the best campus pranks and flashmobs on YouTube
Student life, eh? So many friendships to make, weird pizza toppings to try and…practical jokes to pull. Here are INTO’s 5 favourite campus pranks by students with too much time on...
How to have a brilliant summer – on a student budget
In the first part of our summer on a budget series, David Ellis of Student Money Saver shares some tips on how to enjoy the sunny season – even if you’re short...
