5 ways to be a savvy streetwise student
Moving overseas is a fun and exciting adventure, but finding your feet can take a while. When exploring your new home, make sure you are safe and aware of your...
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Study abroad: from The Gambia to Scotland
We caught up with Ali, who has recently graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Powerplant Systems Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University. He shares with us the main differences between studying in...
7 unusual Thanksgiving traditions
This week, Americans across the globe will celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an annual holiday marking the harvest festival which dates back to 1621, and it’s usually celebrated on the fourth...
Common English abbreviations explained
Do English abbreviations confuse you? You’re not alone! From abbreviations and slang words to colloquial and regional sayings, the English language has so much variation! Here’s your guide to what...
Your guide to Irish slang
Irish slang – the complete guide. The team at INTO Queen’s University of Belfast know that it can be difficult to understand some common Irish slang phrases when you first arrive in Belfast. In...
How to pack when studying abroad
How to pack… with INTO. Studying abroad is an exciting adventure where you’ll learn so much not only in the classroom but about other cultures and about yourself too! However,...
Why is daylight saving time important?
It’s been 100 years since the changing of the clocks idea was introduced. This practice is also known as Daylight Saving Time or British Summer Time. Discover more about the reasons...
How to make friends in the first month of studying abroad
“Will I make friends?” is a question on the minds of most international students arriving in a new country. Masaad from Kenya and Dhanal from India, talk about how they...
Welcome to our new arrivals 2016: #helloINTO
#helloINTO Over the last couple of months we’ve been welcoming new students from all over the world. Here are some of our favourite helloINTO photos from arrivals in the UK! Staff at...
Natali’s story: life as an international student in Newcastle
Natali, from Venezuela, is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University. Spending her summer as an INTO Summer Assistant, she learnt how the university operates. Natali shares what she has learnt as an...
