Category Archives: INTO Queen’s University Belfast

10 Questions, 1 Teacher: INTO QUB

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: March 1, 2013

In the latest part of our 10 Questions, 1 Teacher series, we chat with Monika Szelag, an English Language teacher at INTO Queen’s University Belfast… 1. What’s your teaching style? My style of teaching is to challenge students and allow them time to work things out by themselves so they can learn better. Mainly I [...]

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Clubs & Societies Part 2: Building CV skills

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: September 24, 2012

Last week we talked about how joining club and societies while studying abroad can help you to settle in, make new friends, and learn new skills for your CV. Today we meet Duc, a Vietnamese student from INTO Queen’s University Belfast, who did exactly that… Duc, how did you find out which clubs and societies [...]

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INTO Pre-departure App Launches

By Stacey Crosskill | Published: April 25, 2012

We have a couple of questions for you… One: Is there anything left on the planet these days that doesn’t have its own app? We challenge you to find something… Two: What are the main things you want to know before you leave your home to come and study abroad: Who will meet you at [...]

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11 Questions, 1 Student: INTO Queen’s University Belfast

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: March 12, 2012

Over the next two weeks, a student from each of our Centres will be answering a series of quick questions about their day to day life as an INTO student studying abroad. First up is Yunyao Mo, who is currently studying at INTO Queen’s University Belfast. Name: Yunyao Mo From: China Course: International Foundation in [...]

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Ice Skating and the City

By Stacey Crosskill | Published: November 25, 2011

Ice skating is a tradition that goes back thousands of years. In fact, a study from the University of Oxford puts it as far back as 4000 years ago, when people used smoothed animal bones for skates, instead of the metal blades we’re familiar with today. With December fast approaching, we’re seeing outdoor ice rinks [...]

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Gunpowder, treason and…Parkin

By Stacey Crosskill | Published: November 3, 2011

We’ve barely blown out the candles in our pumpkin lanterns after Halloween, yet already the UK is preparing for its next annual winter celebration. 5 November 2011 marks 406 years since Guy Fawkes’ thwarted plot to blow up London’s houses of parliament and kill the king. This makes Bonfire Night, as it is now widely [...]

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Step INTO Summer School

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: August 23, 2011

August tends to be the month when many of us take time out for a summer holiday and some relaxation. Our INTO Centres however, remain abuzz with activity. Our Summer School students are currently enjoying a packed programme of activities, making new friends, perfecting their English and getting to know the local area around their [...]