Tagged: life hacks

13 Nov, 2012

Taste Test: 6 classic British dishes

British cuisine is a strange and mysterious thing to many international students. Why do Brits eat Yorkshire “pudding” as part of a main course? What’s a “banger”? And is there...

A student paying for good on a Chinese market stall

29 Oct, 2012

How to haggle in China…with confidence

We’re chuffed that INTO China has made it into the top 10 of Abroad101’s best short-term programmes – and better still, it was voted for by students! The award, from...

15 Oct, 2012

5 essential student money saving tips

Now that your study abroad year is in full swing, you may find that your bank balance is starting to suffer! Money management can be a tough learning curve, but...

21 Sep, 2012

5 secrets to being a super socialiser

Studying abroad soon? Feeling nervous about meeting new people? Don’t worry, INTO’s Stacey Crosskill is here to share the secrets of being a super socialiser… It’s a daunting prospect, moving...

Summer in Exeter

12 Sep, 2012

How to prepare for British weather

If you’re about to come to the UK for the first time and begin studying you’ve probably heard myths and legends about the great British weather. While some of the...

11 Sep, 2012

5 ways to stay healthy while studying abroad

Late nights, sugary snacks, too much time spent indoors… when you’re a student, it’s all too easy to fall into unhealthy habits. But it doesn’t have to be that way...