Student life

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Student life and study abroad blogs

20 questions to ask your study abroad adviser

Dreaming of studying abroad and immersing yourself in a new culture? Study abroad advisers can guide you through all the options and ensure your academic adventure is seamless, but it’s important to know what to ask.

Grace McCabe

August 23 2023

Rhodes Scholarship: what does it mean to be a scholar in 2023?

Marinos Bomikazi Lupindo, from South Africa, and Summia Tora, from Afghanistan, are studying at the University of Oxford under the Rhodes Scholarship. They share their experiences applying and being chosen for this opportunity.

Marinos Bomikazi Lupindo, Summia Tora

August 21 2023

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Studying in Paris and facing adversity: Behishta Nazir

Behishta Nazir shares her journey as an international student from Afghanistan now thriving in France

Behishta Nazir

August 16 2023

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How studying abroad inspired me to help others

Aram Tufan shares his experience as an international student in London and how this led him to create Happy Student to help others studying abroad

Aram Tufan

August 1 2023

Student mental health and wellbeing

Explore more articles on student mental health here

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

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Are you a university student who identifies as LGBTQIA+? Check out this guide to the different types of support that may be available to you, including scholarships and peer networks

Joy Hunter, Grace McCabe

June 14 2023

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

How to deal with homesickness at university

You’re never too old to miss your home – and don’t feel like you are the only person who goes through homesickness at university

Seeta Bhardwa

May 13 2022

Student activities, societies and social life

Discover more on student social life here

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

Are you a university student who identifies as LGBTQIA+? Check out this guide to the different types of support that may be available to you, including scholarships and peer networks

Joy Hunter, Grace McCabe

June 14 2023

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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

How to make friends as a university student

Making friends as an international student

When studying abroad as an international student, it can be difficult to make new friends. International student Sushant Shrestha shares some simple tips on making connections

Sushant Shrestha

September 16 2022

What can I expect during my first week of university?

“Freshers week” in the UK, “Orientation” in the US, “O’week” in Australia and “Frosh week” in Canada. There are many ways to describe the first week of university, but what happens in each country?

Grace McCabe

August 10 2022

Study tips

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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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How to create a vision board for university

It’s National Vision Board Day – so we’ve put together a guide on how you can create one to help you achieve your goals

Grace McCabe

January 11 2023

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11 tips to stay safe online

As students, you’ll regularly be sending emails, searching for information on the internet and completing assignments online. Here are some tips on how to keep your data and your work safe while working online

Grace McCabe

January 9 2023

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January university exams: four essential study tips

Looking for helpful tips to survive January exam stress? We’ve got you covered

Grace McCabe

January 3 2023

Careers advice and graduate employability

More advice for career development and skills

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

Graduate employability: top universities in the UK ranked by employers 2022

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

November 23 2022

Graduate employability: top universities in the United States ranked by employers 2022

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

November 23 2022

Faculty of Engineering at the Technical University Munich

Graduate employability: top universities in Germany ranked by employers 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

How to make an impact as a university student

More articles on sustainability and impact here

Best universities for recycling and reusing

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career

Bailey Thompson won the the engineering category of the Global Undergraduate Awards in 2022 for her group research project at Western University. She shares how winning the award helped her chose a career and gain valuable skills

Bailey Thompson

June 5 2023

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

Women in STEM: juggling a PhD, a business and motherhood

Amina Yonis balances her work in cancer research while running a proofreading and academic writing business, and looking after her two young children. In this video she shares how she manages her time and the challenges she has faced as a woman in STEM

Seeta Bhardwa

March 8 2022

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Five things you hadn’t thought to prepare for as an international student

Before becoming an international higher education expert and author, Dr Rajika Bhandari left India at the age of 21 to study abroad in the US. Here are her top five things to consider when moving abroad as an international student

Dr Rajika Bhandari

October 21 2021

Student life and study abroad blogs

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}20 questions to ask your study abroad adviser

Rhodes Scholarship: what does it mean to be a scholar in 2023?

Studying in Paris and facing adversity: Behishta Nazir

How studying abroad inspired me to help others

Student mental health and wellbeing

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}New online course to support international student well-being

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

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

How to deal with homesickness at university

Student activities, societies and social life

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

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

Making friends as an international student

What can I expect during my first week of university?

Study tips

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}How to study to get the best results in exams

How to create a vision board for university

11 tips to stay safe online

January university exams: four essential study tips

Careers advice and graduate employability

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Best universities for graduate jobs: Global University Employability Ranking 2022

Graduate employability: top universities in the UK ranked by employers 2022

Graduate employability: top universities in the United States ranked by employers 2022

Graduate employability: top universities in Germany ranked by employers 2022

How to make an impact as a university student

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Best universities for recycling and sustainability 2023

Top universities in the world for global impact 2023

Top universities for climate action 2023

Top universities for tackling gender equality 2023

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

.css-185owts{overflow:hidden;max-height:54px;text-indent:0px;}Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career

Alumni story: an Italian business graduate in London

Women in STEM: juggling a PhD, a business and motherhood

Five things you hadn’t thought to prepare for as an international student

20 questions to ask your study abroad adviser

New online course to support international student well-being

What support is available for LGBTQIA+ university students?

How to study to get the best results in exams

Best universities for graduate jobs: Global University Employability Ranking 2022

Best universities for recycling and sustainability 2023

Winning a Global Undergraduate Award and how it impacted my career