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

Student life and study abroad blogs

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English as a second language

Studying at university as an ESL student

Speaking English as a second language is not a hindrance, writes international student Tianai Song. Here are some of the assumptions she faced as an ESL student and how she overcame them to gain her MPhil and qualify as a lawyer

Tianai Song

ambassador

Becoming a student ambassador: the benefits and rewards

Hridoy Mozumder became a University of London student ambassador to share his experiences of being a distance learning student with others. Here is everything he has learnt during his role

Hridoy Mozumder

female STEM student

Women in STEM: overcoming discrimination

Ayushi Somvanshi, a student from a rural village in India, gained a full scholarship to study at Wesleyan College in the US. She used this opportunity to help break down barriers for women to study STEM subjects

Ayushi Somvanshi

Woman packing suitcase

Transferring to my study-abroad university

After deciding to study abroad, international student Charlotte Heinrich enjoyed it so much that she decided to transfer there full-time. Read more about how a study abroad semester turned into a full degree abroad 

Charlotte Heinrich

Student mental health and wellbeing

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team work

How students can work with universities to develop well-being programmes

Well-being programmes are crucial in supporting students at university. Here are some ways in which students can work with their universities to develop these programmes

Harriet Dunbar-Morris

February 24 2025

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Thinking differently about well-being: connecting with nature and others

Connecting with yourself and your surroundings on a holistic level can improve your personal well-being and at the same time make positive impacts on the world around you

Stuart Gray, Andrew Kemp

November 29 2024

Light through the trees

Top tips for looking after your mental health at university

Some students may find some aspects of going to university challenging. Here are some tips to help you look after your mental health and well-being

Sarah Richardson

October 24 2024

People Hugging in Therapy

Dealing with mental health during my master’s degree

Luis Manuel Ontiveros-Meza, who experienced mental health challenges during his master’s degree, offers his top tips to help students navigate their own struggles

Luis Manuel Ontiveros-Meza

Student activities, societies and social life

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Three fingers which are happy to be friends

Five ways to make friends at university

Off to university this year and nervous about making friends? Don’t be scared, take a deep breath and just say hello

Seeta Bhardwa

September 19 2024

Chess club

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

Sorority parade at a US university

Studying in the US: fraternities and sororities explained

You’ve seen them in movies, but do you know what Greek organisations at US universities are like in real life? Also known as fraternities and sororities, they are student organisations that are most commonly found at American universities

Grace McCabe

February 12 2024

Group of students at the undergraduate awards ceremony with keynote speaker Yemi Adenuga

The Global Undergraduate Awards Summit 2023

THE Student had the opportunity to attend the Global Undergraduate Awards Summit this year and meet the winners from this year’s entrants

Grace McCabe

November 15 2023

Study tips

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Tips to help you focus on your studies

As exam season comes closer, here are some tips to help you focus on your studies and get the best marks

Adam Freeman

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Ten tips to ace exam season

How do you study to pass exams? What’s the best way to study for an exam? How do you deal with stress over exams? We’ve compiled these tips to help you ace those exams and become the most organised version of yourself

Grace McCabe

doing a joint degree

How to succeed in a joint degree

A joint degree is a great way to learn about two subjects in-depth, however it can be a challenge to manage deadlines and essays for both subjects. This guide provides 10 tips on how to manage your time and deadlines successfully while doing a joint degree. 

Lyn Ellett, Sarah Chapman, Rebecca Would, Lawrence Coomber

November 14 2025

Change

Preparing to return to university after the festive break

It can be tricky to get back into a routine and studying after a long festive break. Here are some tips to help you get started again and prepare for university life and exams

Russ Lewis

Careers advice and graduate employability

More advice for career development and skills

Application for graduate job

Best universities for graduate jobs: Global Employability University Ranking 2026

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. These are the universities that are preparing graduates for their careers

October 30 2025

Trinity College, Cambridge

Graduate employability: top universities in the UK ranked by employers 2026

UK universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. these are the top UK universities for preparing students for their careers

October 30 2025

Harvard Yard

Graduate employability: top universities in the United States ranked by employers 2026

US universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. These are the top US universities for preparing graduates for their careers. 

October 30 2025

Faculty of Engineering at the Technical University Munich

Graduate employability: top universities in Germany ranked by employers 2026

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2026. These are the top universities in Germany for producing graduates ready for careers

October 30 2025

How to make an impact as a university student

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Best universities for reducing inequality

Best universities for reducing inequalities 2026

Universities are key drivers of tackling social change and reducing inequalities in their local communities and globally. Explore the top 100 universities for reducing inequalities based on data collected for the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings

Wind turbines in the ocean

A student’s take on the Impact Ratings: how and why to use them

Students can use the Impact Ratings to assess which universities are most aligned to their values and explore lesser-known institutions making a commitment to real change

Sushant Shrestha

Why are the University Impact Rankings important for students

Required Reading: what do the Sustainability Impact Ratings mean for students?

The Sustainability Impact Ratings rank universities based on how they are contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. They are a good resource to help students find the universities that are placing climate action, reducing inequalities and gender eqaulity in their agenda. 

Seeta Bhardwa

sustainability

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

Stories from student alumni and university graduates

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How scholarships can help find purposeful careers

Scholarships are a great way for students to achieve their dreams of studying abroad. Here two students share how the Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford helped them develop their ideal career paths

Gloria Charite, Trisha Prabhu

September 20 2024

Female teacher

Women in STEM: from an international student to a science academic

Professor Bipasha Baruah, originally from India, writes about how studying abroad in Canada opened up doors for her to pursue a career in academia in STEM

Bipasha Baruah

Scientists team collect water samples for analysis and research on water quality

Studying engineering to produce solutions for real-world problems

Thompho Netshivhera, a junior mechanical engineer at Hatch, shares how his undergraduate experience helped him find his dream career 

Thompho Netshivhera

nurse typing on ipad with hologram of globe and health sign

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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