Newbie’s guide to the UK: 5 things that British people love
International student in the UK? Want to learn more about British life? Well, keep reading as we’ve listed five things that make British people smile (and five things that make...
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Photo blog: my first Halloween
One of the best things about studying abroad is trying out new festivals. And many international students are experiencing Halloween for the first time right now! Roxas (Jianwen) Lee, from...
Studying in China: how to beat culture shock
China is an amazing place to study abroad, but it’s natural to feel some culture shock when you first arrive. INTO China student Nicky, from Indonesia, shares her advice on how...
Taste test: exploring American food in 6 classic dishes
Your guide to classic American food. Warren from INTO Oregon State University gives Abdelmoneim from Libya six classic American dishes to try. Hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. When students come from overseas,...
5 things I love about… Autumn
We get it. It’s hard to settle down into studying when you’re dealing with the “why is summer over already?” blues. Is there anything sadder than having to pack away...
International student diary: my first week studying in China
What’s it like when you first arrive in China to study? British student Richard has just started his MA in International Relations at INTO Nankai University. Here he shares the diary of his...
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...
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...
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 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...
