Newbie’s guide to the UK: 5 things that British people love
International student in the UK? Want to learn more about British life? Well, keep reading as we’ve listed five things that make British people smile (and five things that make...
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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,...
International student diary: my first week studying in China
What’s it like when you first arrive in China to study? British student Richard has just started his MA in International Relations at INTO Nankai University. Here he shares the diary of his...
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…...
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...
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...
INTO China: Journey to the tip of the clouds
Wondering what kind of adventures you can have while studying in China? Our INTO China students took some amazing photos on a recent camping trip to the famous Mount Tai...
Student Experience: Diary of my first week at INTO GCU
What’s it like to arrive at an INTO centre for the first time? INTO GCU student, Victor Hugo Parrado Cortesl from Colombia, shares the diary of his first week… Arrival Day...
