Student Trends: Planking, owling, batmanning…and now “milking”?
Just what is it with bizarre student trends these days? In the past 18 months we’ve had “planking” (lying down in random public places), “owling” (squatting in a high spot...
Tagged: UK
Taste Test: 6 classic British dishes
British cuisine is a strange and mysterious thing to many international students. Why do Brits eat Yorkshire “pudding” as part of a main course? What’s a “banger”? And is there...
INTO Gangnam Style!
Yup, it’s true – INTO has officially gone Gangnam Style (well let’s face it, it was only a matter of time). On 6th November, INTO University of East Anglia students...
Best recipes for Bonfire Night in the UK
“Remember, remember, the 5th of November…” Why? Because the 5th of November is Bonfire Night in the UK. Otherwise known as Guy Fawkes Night, it’s an eardrum-splitting British celebration that’s...
Halloween special: 10 scary movies that you shouldn’t watch alone
Are you sitting comfortably? Good. Do you have popcorn? Excellent. Have you switched the lights off? Perfect… In celebration of Halloween, the INTO Team have picked 10 of their favourite spooky, chilling,...
5 dream study spaces
Why can you never find the perfect place to study? Your room is too distracting, the café is too noisy, the library is too quiet. But what is the perfect...
5 essential student money saving tips
Now that your study abroad year is in full swing, you may find that your bank balance is starting to suffer! Money management can be a tough learning curve, but...
How to feel at home in your new home
You’re an international student. You’ve arrived at your Study Centre. You’ve found the library and the canteen. Now how about the business of turning your student accommodation into a new...
How to open a UK bank account
You’ve unpacked, you’ve hung out with your new classmates, you’ve had a jam-packed induction week…what now? Well, you should probably open a UK bank account (best to get the practical...
6 tips for taking great photos of your study abroad year
Are you planning on entering our INTO Experience photo competition? It’s worth a shot! To help you to win the Ultimate Welcome Prize (worth £200), we’ve compiled 6 simple tips...
