Category Archives: Studying Abroad

5 things you should know before choosing a uni course

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: May 21, 2013

Deciding on a university course is far from easy, even if you know which subject you want to study. And with thousands of options out there, how can you narrow them down to just a select few? Before you start tearing your hair out on your course search, Which? University’s Rebecca Hughes is on hand to [...]

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Write for us!

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: May 16, 2013

Interested in writing for the INTO Higher blog? We’re looking for keen guest writers who have something to say to our global audience of international students. We welcome posts on a range of international student topics – from studying to socialising, culture to careers. And if you’re an expert on something (money saving, shoestring travel, the [...]

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5 things you tell yourself to avoid studying

By Deborah Martin | Published: May 14, 2013

The most challenging part of exams isn’t really the studying part. It’s not even the pressure. And it’s certainly not the mysterious cough you always seem to acquire in examination rooms (why does that happen anyway?). The toughest part is procrastination – the impulse to do anything other than open your books. Here are 5 of [...]

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INTO Success: The bubble tea shop entrepreneur

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: April 25, 2013

INTO Success is our new blog series showcasing the achievements of INTO graduates. They’re a talented bunch with plenty of advice to share with you – prepare to be inspired. And who better to provide that inspiration than Ryan Wen? Ryan, an INTO UEA graduate from China, has recently opened Bliiz, the first bubble tea and frozen yoghurt shop [...]

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Path to university: How to write the perfect personal statement

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: April 17, 2013

International student? Planning to apply for a UK university? We know the process can seem a bit nerve-wracking. That’s why we’ve asked Liam Dootson, INTO Manchester’s Progression Coordinator, to share some expert tips with you on writing personal statements… Liam: If you’re making an application to a UK university, your UCAS personal statement is your moment to [...]

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Inside INTO: A day in the life of an Enrolment Counsellor

By INTO University Partnerships | Published: April 10, 2013

In this month’s Inside INTO, Felicity Tomlinson, from our Brighton Enrolment Services team, talks about her role… Hi, my name’s Felicity and I’m an Enrolment Counsellor for INTO. On a typical day my role involves advising students about programmes over the phone and email, guiding them through the application process, informally assessing transcripts, sending course [...]

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Setting Goals: The 4 secrets to succeeding in your studies

By Stacey Crosskill | Published: March 27, 2013

Many people believe that the secret to success lies in defining the right goals. But how do you go about doing that? INTO’s Stacey Crosskill talks you through the 4 secrets to goal setting… A recent study has shown that success is achieved according to four key factors: challenge, mentally connecting to the challenge, autonomy [...]

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Career Expert: The Big Business of Fashion

By Stacey Crosskill | Published: March 20, 2013

When you think of a career in business, it might seem as though the routes to success are quite obvious. But what if you want to mix your talents with a more personal passion? INTO spoke to Nicola Phillips, an Assistant Buyer for UK-based retailer New Look, about how she’s combining her love of fashion with [...]