Words of wisdom from an International Foundation class
We’ve recently been speaking to international students who have completed their foundation year so know exactly how daunting it can be. They’ve shared with us some words of wisdom to...
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Top tips to study in the UK
We’ve recently spoken to Ali Alabdali from Saudi Arabia who studied an International Foundation in Humanities to see what advice he would give to future students at City University London....
An awesome guide to East London for an international student
London is known for its many famous landmarks, such as the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. However, there are a lot of other amazing places to...
How to choose the right university for international studies
University student, Rabia from Karachi, Pakistan, is studying Management at SOAS (The School of Oriental and African Studies). She’s been studying in the UK for the past two years. We spoke...
7 tips on speaking English like a local
Learning English outside of your lessons is a great way to develop your language skills. Rebecca, from the University of Exeter, has been teaching English to international students since 1981! She shares...
Drenched in history: a students guide to Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most historically rich cities; and it’s only 40 minutes from Glasgow. Adam Raja, INTO Glasgow Caledonian University’s Marketing Coordinator, shares with us his favourite things to...
Why a student placement is an amazing opportunity
Student placements are an excellent chance to test out your career plans, and get experience in your field. Aidana studies International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire. As part of her...
How Clearing helped me get in to university
Missing your expected grades can be devastating and scary, but going through clearing doesn’t have to be! Natacha, from Mozambique, studied Economics at the University of East Anglia – a journey that...
Easy Insider hacks for speaking London slang
Living in the UK capital, you’ll probably notice a distinct accent, and some strange words that you’ve never used before. Welcome to London slang! Here are some essential words and...
My amazing Manchester: an international student’s guide
Daniela studied International Foundation in Life Sciences at INTO Manchester. She loves photography. She loves Instagram. And she loves being a student of Manchester! She shares her adventures through her camera...
