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...
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
Study abroad: from The Gambia to Scotland
We caught up with Ali, who has recently graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Powerplant Systems Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University. He shares with us the main differences between studying in...
