Tag Archives: Study in London

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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Out & About: 5 spring activities in London

Studying in London? Looking for new things to see and experience? We’ve asked INTO’s Elizabeth Bower to suggest some springtime activities for you. Elizabeth: Being an international student in London is an adventure, whatever the season. But now that the weather’s warming up, here are my top 5 things to do in the city this spring… [...]

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Path to university: How to write the perfect personal statement

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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INTO Book Month: My favourite bookshop

If you didn’t already know it, we’re celebrating all things bookish on the INTO blog this month. And (call us old-fashioned) but despite the ease of online ordering, we’re still fans of the classic bookshop-on-the-corner. So we asked some of our team to share their favourites… Empire Books and News, Huntington, West Virginia “Great bookstores come in [...]

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INTO Newcastle University: 10 Questions, 1 Teacher

In the latest in our 10 Questions, 1 Teacher series, we catch up with Helen Woolridge, an English for University Study Teacher at INTO Newcastle University. What’s your teaching style? Varied! I like to use different methods and try new things. What do you like most about your job? Being in the classroom.  Related PostsStudent Experience: [...]

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Career Expert: How to get a graduate job in the events industry

Fancy a career in events after you graduate? Top industry expert, Simon Dalley from Skiddle, shares some insider advice with INTO students on how to succeed… The events industry is one that new graduates often gravitate towards, and for obvious reasons – there’s the potential to go to different places, see different things and meet [...]

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10 Questions, 1 Teacher: INTO London

In the latest installment of our 10 Questions, 1 Teacher series, we’ve caught up with Irene Yu at INTO London. Irene teaches on the International Foundation in Business Programme at INTO UEAL and INTO City. 1. How would you describe your teaching style? I like to create interactive classrooms that get students involved in the learning process. [...]

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5 questions to ask yourself before choosing a career

Feeling under pressure to make the right career and education choices? INTO’s Deborah Martin lists the 5 questions you should ask yourself before choosing your path… It’s amazing to think that your working life could last fifty years or more. So with that in mind, why not enjoy it? Why not do what you’re good [...]

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