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...
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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...
6 tips for having an amazing study abroad experience
We know some of you are just starting out on a brand new study abroad adventure. So who better to offer you advice than super-popular travel blogger, Megan Claire? Read on… ...
Countdown to INTO: why I can’t wait to study in the UK!
How are you feeling about starting your INTO course? Excited? Nervous? Impatient? We caught up with one new student, Debora Gomes Barbosa from Brazil, who’s counting the days till she...
Student Experience: How I made an international friend
Is it easy to make friends from other countries while studying abroad? INTO University of Exeter student, Yolanda (Xinshuang) Li from China, tells us about one good friend she made…...
5 things I’ve learned from studying abroad
There’s so much more to studying abroad than what you’re taught in class – you’ll gain some key life skills too. So we’ve asked our regular guest blogger, Lyssetta from Singapore,...
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...
What’s it like studying in China?
What do you imagine when you think of a Chinese classroom? Strict lecturers? Rigid coursework? A heavy study schedule? Jaila Cramer, an American student at INTO Nankai University, tells us what...
