9 ways to prepare for Diwali celebration
Diwali, or the festival of light, is probably the best well known Hindu celebration. It’s particularly associated with Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth & Prosperity, and marks the beginning of the...
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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...
Weird things that happen at medical school
For our med students, it’s completely normal to see doctors rushing around and hear an air ambulance landing on the helipad on the roof! However, to outsiders, the things that...
My year interning at Microsoft: part 2
After 14 months at Microsoft, Stefaniia’s placement comes to an end. In this second part of her blog series, Stefaniia shares what she’s learnt from her time at Microsoft. I can’t believe it’s...
Top things to do in Belfast
There are so many great things to do in Belfast! Sam who works at INTO Queen’s University Belfast has only just moved to the city herself. She’s put together this useful...
Student life outside the classroom
There is more to student life than lectures and books; it’s about the experiences you have outside of the classroom too. Praveen, from Singapore, is now studying International Law at the University of Birmingham....
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...
My experience at medical school: Reedhi’s story
Reedhi from India blogs about her time at medical school. From her first anatomy class on a human corpse to celebrating Diwali with friends; she’s been a busy student. Reedhi currently studies at the Royal College of...
