One month in: welcoming January arrivals #helloINTO
Throughout the month of January, we’ve welcomed hundreds of new students from all over the world into our UK and US centres. Do you dream of studying overseas? Have...
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7 ways to prepare for studying abroad
So, you’ve made the decision to study abroad and you’ve been offered a place. You’re super excited! But, what next? It may be weeks – or months – until it’s...
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...
Student stories: from Papua to Scotland
INTO University of Stirling welcomed eight Papuan students to Scotland, who are all aspiring to study a Masters in Sports Management. Sepia, Danitje, Fera, Joice, Bernharth, Elna, Siska and Uni, tell us why they...
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...
5 awesome places to study on campus
With exam season fast approaching, the team at INTO University of Exeter share their top places to study on campus. 1. The Forum Library The main library, located in The Forum,...
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...
