Tagged: life hacks

A beginner’s guide to the London Underground

If you’re new to London, it won’t be long until you need to use the famous London Underground! It recently celebrated its 150th birthday, making it it the oldest underground system...

Beat the January money blues: 5 smart saving tips

Has your bank balance got the January blues? Time for a fresh start! Take some budgeting tips from one of INTO’s favourite guest experts, Student Money Saver editor, David Ellis… The New Year is...

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 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 friends you shouldn’t lose after you graduate

You’ve just finished your study abroad year. You’ve said goodbye to your classmates. You’ve promised to stay in touch with everyone – and maybe you really meant it. But let’s...

How to write the perfect letter home

Just when it seemed that letter writing was dying out, it’s becoming popular again. Maybe it’s because we’ve realised that nothing can replace handwritten mail. And if you’re studying abroad, it’s...

5 things you tell yourself to avoid studying

The most challenging part of exams isn’t really the studying part. It’s not even the pressure. And it’s certainly not the mysterious cough you always seem to acquire in examination...

6 ways to eat out cheaply on a budget

Whether it’s Malaysian fare in New York or Thai cuisine in Manchester, studying abroad won’t be half as much fun if you can’t afford to sample the local food. But how...