Food, family and firecrackers: the students’ guide to Chinese New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. For Chinese families, it is a sacred period in which people come...
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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...
Welcome to the United States: settling in to your new home abroad
We caught up with students studying all over America, and asked how they managed to settle in and feel at home when they first arrived in the United States. Connect...
An international US city: 7 reasons to study in Tampa
The University of South Florida is located in one of the top 20 metropolitan areas in the United States: the incredible City of Tampa. Four years ago, Isa moved from...
7 things successful people do
Does the fear of failing stop you from trying? Do you want to know how to set yourself goals to be the best and most successful version of yourself? Well,...
Learning beyond the classroom
There’s more to studying abroad than just being in a classroom. Amyson, a student at INTO University of East Anglia, shares what she learnt during a three-day field trip to...
Study adventure in China: adapting to a new culture
Cathy from the Philippines is a perfect example of student success. During her time at Nankai University as a postgraduate student, she interned at the United Nations in Beijing. In...
Student guide: exploring bonny Scotland
Mamoona from Pakistan and Heidi from Grenada are new to Stirling. Since arriving in September, they have been exploring their new surroundings, and soaking up student life and culture. We...
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...
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...
