How to haggle in China…with confidence
We’re chuffed that INTO China has made it into the top 10 of Abroad101’s best short-term programmes – and better still, it was voted for by students! The award, from...
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5 essential student money saving tips
Now that your study abroad year is in full swing, you may find that your bank balance is starting to suffer! Money management can be a tough learning curve, but...
How to feel at home in your new home
You’re an international student. You’ve arrived at your Study Centre. You’ve found the library and the canteen. Now how about the business of turning your student accommodation into a new...
How to open a UK bank account
You’ve unpacked, you’ve hung out with your new classmates, you’ve had a jam-packed induction week…what now? Well, you should probably open a UK bank account (best to get the practical...
6 tips for taking great photos of your study abroad year
Are you planning on entering our INTO Experience photo competition? It’s worth a shot! To help you to win the Ultimate Welcome Prize (worth £200), we’ve compiled 6 simple tips...
How to get the most out of studying abroad
A year as an international student is a long time, right? Well, trust us – it’ll all speed by in the blink of an eye! So how can you get the...
Why volunteering is great for your CV
Studying abroad can do wonders for your CV but it’s not the only way to get yourself noticed. In our last post, we talked about how joining campus societies can boost...
Clubs and societies: building CV skills
Want to know how to boost your CV skills? Duc, a Vietnamese student from INTO Queen’s University Belfast, explains how joining clubs and societies while studying abroad can help you...
5 secrets to being a super socializer
Studying abroad soon? Feeling nervous about meeting new people? Moving to a new country and having to make conversation with a bunch of strangers can be a daunting prospect –...
How to prepare for British weather
If you’re about to come to the UK for the first time and begin studying you’ve probably heard myths and legends about the great British weather. While some of the...
