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Student life

Hear about life at university abroad from students, alumni and the THE Student team.

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From Kyiv to Paris: leaving home as a university student

Anna Bazarna was a university student in Ukraine when war uprooted her whole life. Here she shares how she continued to take on new challenges and, in the process, found her path

Anna Bazarna

February 29 2024
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New online course to support international student well-being

An online course created by the British Council and Newcastle University aims to support international students with their well-being while studying in the UK

Seeta Bhardwa

July 18 2023
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The power of societies and clubs for international students

Richard Ha, data science bachelor student and president of UMSU International at the University of Melbourne, shares his top tips on settling into university life as an international student.

Richard Ha

March 12 2024
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Five resources to help students with academic writing

If you’re struggling to write essays or assignments while at university, these resources might help

Hyebin Seo

March 8 2024
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International perspective: learning entrepreneurship at university

Jan Rommerskirchen from Switzerland shares his tips on what students interested in entrepreneurship should look for in a university

Jan Rommerskirchen

March 7 2024
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Working for a sustainable future as a university student

Victoria Guillemot found her passion for sustainability during her year abroad and shares how she used her time at university to continue pushing for change

Victoria Guillemot

March 13 2024

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

Read more alumni stories here

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Changing careers from nursing to health tech

Han Liew, a recent MBA health graduate, shares his journey from studying nursing at the University of Sydney to studying healthcare leadership and management at the UCL Global Business School for Health.

Han Liew

February 27 2024
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