Tag Archives: international students

Write for us!

Interested in writing for the INTO Higher blog? We’re looking for talented 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

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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Inside INTO: Q&A with a Marketing Coordinator

Our Inside INTO blog series aims to introduce you to our team around the world. Today we’re chatting to Lena Abu-Elfailat, Marketing Coordinator at INTO Manchester. Find out about her role, what she loves about Manchester and what made her laugh last week… 1. What’s your role at INTO Manchester? It’s varied but in a [...]

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INTO Web Awards – vote now!

It’s time for you to vote in the May 2013 INTO Web Awards! Last month, you voted for Which? University as your favourite student-friendly site. This month, we’ve shortlisted more great sites that we think are fun, inspiring or just plain useful for international students (read all about them below). Vote for your favourite by Friday, 31st May [...]

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Student Money: 6 ways to eat out on a budget

Whether it’s Malaysian fare in Florida or Thai cuisine in Manchester, studying abroad won’t be half as much fun if you can’t afford to sample the local food. But how can you dine out like a king and stay within your budget? INTO’s Deborah Martin shares 6 tips on how to be a student “foodie” and still save [...]

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INTO Web Awards: April winner announced!

Congratulations to Which? University, chosen by you as the winner of the April 2013 INTO Web Awards! Many thanks to all of you who voted. We shortlisted Which? University as we think it’s an excellent free resource for students trying to pick a uni in the UK. The site has loads of useful info including [...]

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INTO Book Month: 6 smart tips for saving money on textbooks

It’s Book Month on the INTO Higher blog, so we’ve asked guest expert, David Ellis of Student Money Saver, to share some thrifty tips on how to find cheap textbooks… David: They’re too much money and harder to shake than the annoying guy who sits next to you in seminars: textbooks are the least exciting and most necessary student expense. [...]

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INTO Success: The bubble tea shop entrepreneur

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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