International student diary: my first month at university
So what’s it like to achieve your dream of becoming an international student at a UK university? In this inspiring post, Yolanda (Xinshuang) from China tells us how she’s been getting on...
Tagged: student tips
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,...
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… ...
5 top tips for UCAS Clearing
Didn’t get the results you needed for your first choice of university? Don’t worry, there are other options. You could do an International Year One, which counts as the first year...
5 reasons why studying in China is great for your career
Studying in China is worth it just for the experience – every day there are new sights to see, new foods to try and new adventures to have. But what are the benefits...
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,...
Top tips for writing a great IELTS Task 1 essay
Swotting for your IELTS exam? Not sure if you’re prepping for Task 1 in the right way? We’ve asked INTO Manchester’s Diarmuid Fogharty to share his expert advice with you… Here are 5...
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...
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 have a brilliant summer – on a student budget
In the first part of our summer on a budget series, David Ellis of Student Money Saver shares some tips on how to enjoy the sunny season – even if you’re short...
