From Pakistan to Glasgow: Waleed’s story
Ever wondered how other students feel before their first day studying abroad? We spoke to Waleed from Pakistan, who studied International Year One in Science at INTO Glasgow Caledonian University...
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5 fears I overcame at university
Justin from Nigeria is studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University. University is very different to school or college, but it’s a really exciting adventure. It’s a chance...
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...
One month in: welcoming January arrivals #helloINTO
Throughout the month of January, we’ve welcomed hundreds of new students from all over the world into our UK and US centres. Do you dream of studying overseas? Have...
How to make the most of your first week
Don’t underestimate the importance of your first week. It can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. It’s where lifelong friendships blossom and it can set the tone for...
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,...
Survival guide: your first week at university
The essential university survival guide for any international student about to begin their study abroad adventure. Share your tips and arrival pictures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #helloINTO. The jump from school to university...
Alumni stories: meet the entrepreneurs who started their own gaming business
Do you have ambitions to start your own business? Take inspiration from Nargiza from Uzbekistan and Dmitri from Moldova, who started their own business in London. The pair met while studying at...
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...
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...
