Most universities in the UK go to great lengths in making sure students feel welcome in their learning environment, especially if you are an international student. I noticed that many schools put up what they call the “Freshers’ Week” or “Welcome Programme”. If it’s your first time to study abroad, I highly recommend participating in…
Author: Nastassja Quijano
Student Break: Traveling to Europe from London
The year I arrived in London, it was when the UK took the historic vote to leave the EU. BREXIT may have happened, but Europe remained open. London is actually one of the best places to be in if you want to travel around the region because of all the affordable transport options available via…
Summer is finally here! What to do?
By now, you’ve probably had enough of the cold and gloomy weather that lorded over London these past few months. June has finally arrived and it’s about time to welcome SUMMER! For some students, June means the end of exams, while for others, it marks the beginning of writing one’s final thesis. However, I would…
#BriTanyaFaves: Museums (Part 1)
If you’re a history buff like me, living in London can be a treat because the world’s most amazing museums can be found here. The best part is, you can visit them for free. How exciting is it to learn about world events while being surrounded by the very things that shaped them? I wanted…
All your bags are packed. Are you ready to go?
For me, packing is such a chore and it can be overwhelming. What do you actually bring with you? Well, the list of things to bring depends entirely on your living arrangements and lifestyle, but there are a few things I would recommend you to never leave your country without: Thermals – London weather can be…
What’s for lunch? Delicious student budget-friendly meals here!
When I don’t get to make my lunch for school (too lazy / too busy) or I just want to have that quick bite with friends, there are a couple of restaurant chains that offer student budget-friendly meals when I was studying in London. Scroll down for my favourite go-to places. McDonald’s – This is…
Where to now? Explore!
Even with a map or navigation app on hand, I can still get directions very wrong and I end up being lost. In London, I only ever had to walk to my university because it was just across the street from my dorm, so it took a whole lot of guts to ride the bus…
Student budget? No problem!
DISCOUNTS. OFFERS. SALES. DEALS. These are sacred words to live by when studying in London. The very fact that you are a student actually gets you more access to these than regular folks. Student discounts (or any type of discount) makes living in this city more affordable. The EIU, ranked London as the 6th most…
Study and work? Yes, you can!
The UK Student Visa I got (Tier 4) entitled me to work for 20 hours a week. It was good to earn on the side because the student allowance I was getting can only cover the basics. It also helped me gain useful work experience in London. I was quite impressed that at the start…
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