5 ways Americans celebrate the 4th of July
While the origin of this holiday is to mark America’s independence from Great Britain back in 1776, you’ll find most Americans celebrate this holiday (also known as Independence Day) a...
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5 things you need to know about Ramadan
If you’ve ever wondered what Ramadan is about, wonder no more! We asked Shareef, INTO’s Arabic language web editor, to tell us the 5 things that you need to know about...
My Christmas in China as an international student
What’s it like spending Christmas in China while studying abroad? Can you still have fun away from home? We asked three INTO China students to tell us their plans for the holidays…...
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...
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,...
5 things I love about… Autumn
We get it. It’s hard to settle down into studying when you’re dealing with the “why is summer over already?” blues. Is there anything sadder than having to pack away...
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...
Summertime – the British way!
If you’re studying in the UK, you might be thinking: “Hey, it’s June – where’s the sun? Why is it raining?!” Welcome to summertime – the British way! The UK...
Student experience: my first Chinese New Year
The Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is the biggest celebration in the Chinese calendar. Sian, a former international student in China, talks about the first time she experienced the...
Valentine’s Special: Top 5 romantic videos on YouTube
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and love is definitely in the air (come on, don’t look so cynical!). But do you need inspiration to show someone special how you feel? INTO’s Vicky...
