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

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International perspective: a Spanish student in the Netherlands

Miguel Angel Alcolea Sesse, an international student from Spain, shares his experience as a business administration student in the Netherlands.

Miguel Ángel Alcolea Sesse

March 20 2023
Mental health

Studying abroad: accepting my anxiety as a consideration, but not a limitation

Monika Bozic was diagnosed with anxiety and here she writes about her experience becoming an international student

Monika Bozic

June 27 2022
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Five ways to prepare for the new year as a university student

The new year is the perfect time to reset and start again with good habits and a new outlook, so here are our top five tips to prepare for January

Grace McCabe

December 28 2022
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How to study to get the best results in exams

As an Indian student studying management and marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship at a Hong Kong university, Naman Tekriwal shares his top study tips

Naman Tekriwal

February 9 2023
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Best universities for graduate jobs: Global University Employability Ranking 2022

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2022

November 23 2022
Best universities for recycling and reusing

Best universities for recycling and sustainability 2022

Explore the top 100 universities championing responsible consumption and production in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 

May 26 2022

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

Read more alumni stories here

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Alumni story: an Italian business graduate in London

Fabio Zheng looks back on his year as an international student in London, and all the opportunities and skills he gained during his time there

Fabio Zheng

April 11 2022
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