6 student stories, 6 amazing adventures
‘We started our story – and it was the best thing we ever did!’ Deciding to study your degree in another country is an important decision. How can you be...
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5 reasons why Illinois State is the school for you
If you could choose to study anywhere in the world, where would you go? Imagine a place with warm summers and cherry blossoms sprouting in the fall. Picture quirky...
From Pakistan to Glasgow: Waleed’s story
Ever wondered how other students feel before their first day studying abroad? We spoke to Waleed from Pakistan, who studied International Year One in Science at INTO Glasgow Caledonian University...
How university societies helped me find my passion
Elvira from Indonesia studied an International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences at INTO Newcastle University in 2014. Now a BA (Hons) Media, Communication and Cultural Studies student at Newcastle...
How LinkedIn helped me secure my dream job
Social media isn’t just a place to share pictures of your fancy Frappuccino and travel photos. You also have the opportunity to connect with fellow students, university staff and eventually...
How to deal with culture shock while studying abroad
Experiencing new cultures and meeting people from all walks of life is what helps to shape you into an interesting person. In the beginning, studying in a new and unfamiliar...
Alumni stories: winning awards and landing my dream job
Since progressing from INTO University of East Anglia, Alexa has shown a strong passion in working within a non-governmental organisation to make a difference in her society. Alexa shares why...
How to make the most of your first week
Don’t underestimate the importance of your first week. It can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. It’s where lifelong friendships blossom and it can set the tone for...
From Taiwan to the UK: living with a local family
Studying abroad brings about new opportunities and adventures. We met with Hsin-Tzu from Taiwan, who studies at INTO Manchester. She describes why living with a host family, while studying abroad,...
Survival guide: your first week at university
The essential university survival guide for any international student about to begin their study abroad adventure. Share your tips and arrival pictures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #helloINTO. The jump from school to university...
