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Our UK Survival Service helps international students with getting started in the UK, career advice and more!

30/12/2022

The Scottish song "Auld Lang Syne" sung to bid farewell to the old year is the most popular song to be sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve in the English-speaking world.

26/12/2022

You better crack on if you want to finish your work before the new year celebrations begin!

23/12/2022

Every year since 1947, the people of Norway have given the people of London a Christmas tree (to be displayed in Trafalgar Square). This gift is in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. Can they give us one for our office too please?

19/12/2022

Don't forget to milk your holiday break for all it's worth because we'll all be back to work in the new year!

18/12/2022

Happy Sunday from a snowy Northern Ireland coastline. You can spot the beautiful Mussenden Temple in the background!

📸: Courtesy of Translink

16/12/2022

Historians believe it was built in 3100 BC which makes the monument older than the pyramids!

12/12/2022

My schedule is jam-packed this week!

11/12/2022

Happy Sunday from the Scottish Highlands⛰️

09/12/2022

Do you love Christmas? Well, if you lived in 1647 England, you'd be considered 'wasteful and immoral', after the Puritan-led English Parliament banned celebrating the festive season and replaced it with a day of fasting. Imagine no Mariah Carey in December!

05/12/2022

Worried about your upcoming finals? No worries, you've got 'em in the bag.

04/12/2022

Happy Sunday from Harrods in London! We wonder how many Christmas presents have been bought recently...

02/12/2022

It's so much fun to guess the pronunciation before looking it up! Give it a go.

If you want to visit, it's a quiet town on the island of Anglesey in North Wales.

01/12/2022

P. Tiamatakorn made her dream to study theatre in the UK come true. But when she got there, it wasn't quite as perfect as she had hoped it would be. Read her story here: http://ow.ly/JvBe50JW7Ur

28/11/2022

I hope you had a lush weekend!

27/11/2022

Happy Sunday from Glyder Fach Summit in Snowdonia, Wales

📸: Kris Williams

25/11/2022

Despite popular belief that Big Ben is the world famous clock, it is actually the name of the 13-tonne bell. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower.

21/11/2022

My coffee this morning was top notch! How was yours?

20/11/2022

Happy Sunday from Belfast Christmas Market!

📸: Rossographer

18/11/2022

Cheshire Cheese is Britain's oldest named cheese and dates back to Roman times (27BC–476AD). In fact, it's believed to be Queen Elizabeth I's favourite type of cheese.

If only it could help us answer the eternal question: To brie or not to brie...

14/11/2022

Will you be bringing a bae home for the holidays this year?

13/11/2022

Happy Sunday from Glen Affric in Scotland. We love seeing the leaves change colour in Autumn!

11/11/2022

Justus Liebig, a German scientist, discovered Marmite completely by accident. He found out that it could be concentrated, potted, and eaten. Not long after in 1902, Staffordshire claimed this peculiar invention as their own and Marmite was born.

06/11/2022

Happy Sunday from China Town in London

📸: Usman Malik

04/11/2022

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was meant to kill the Protestant King, James I and replace him with a Catholic Queen.

King James decided each year England should remember the failure of the Gunpowder Plot. In modern day, it is celebrated with large bonfires and firework displays.

01/11/2022

Would you have the guts to go join the army? And go vegan? And start your own ethical clothing line? This student has done all that and more. This , read his story here: http://ow.ly/fNu450JW7zw

Plazolles-Hayes

31/10/2022

When's the last time you had to tell a porky?

30/10/2022

Happy Sunday from Castle Coch in Wales

📸: RJMor

28/10/2022

British people love to travel outside of the UK for their holidays. This is a lot, as only 50% of Americans for example have not ventured further than the American border.

27/10/2022

If you're not getting anywhere with securing an internship, then dive into this podcast to get practical tips from a careers coach - who knows all too well the common mistakes students make! And be inspired by how one international student turned her internship into a job!

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Are you an international student in the UK wondering how to secure an internship? Then this podcast is for you. We breakdown what you SHOULD and should NOT do.

24/10/2022

Hope no ones weekend has gone pear-shaped!

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International students new to the UK will be asking themselves, am I EVER going to get used to the strange things Brits do, the weather, the strange currency and the even stranger accents…with our podcast the answer is YES! Listen to Olivia break down the challenges she had and how she overcame culture shock. Use the link to listen to the podcast https://bit.ly/3EjoFr8

The academic year at a UK university is kicked off by something called "Freshers Week", and in this podcast you'll learn what the h*ck it is, and why it's the place to be to get LOTS of free stuff, meet new people and join student societies. Use this link to listen to the podcast https://bit.ly/3QFIaQp

Thinking of studying at the University of Stirling? Want to know all the good (and the bad) stuff about the city and uni? Then check out our review on what it's REALLY like at the University of Stirling! Click the UK Uni Review tab in our Linktree to read the article and apply to the university. . . . #UniversityofStirling #UofStirling #stirling #studyuk #internationalstudent #internationalstudents #studyabroad #StudyingInTheUK #studyinginscotland #applytouni #applytoukuni #applytouniversityabroad @universityofstirling

Writing a CV (otherwise known as a 'resume') can be tricky, especially when different countries have different requirements! In this episode, Vrinda shares her tips on tailoring your CV for British employers and we talk with Career Coach, Bianca, about the common mistakes international students make on their CVs. Use link to listen to the podcast: https://bit.ly/3umT05u

Thinking of studying at Queen's University Belfast? Want to know all the good (and the bad) stuff about the city and uni? Then check out our review on what it's REALLY like at Queen's University Belfast! Read the article and watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3OLmm55

Want to stay in the UK after your studies? Well, you can with the Graduate visa! And in this podcast, we'll explain how to apply for it, how long it lasts, how much it costs, and who qualifies for it. And the best bit is that our immigration guru, Amer Zaman from Cranbrook Legal, will explain EVERYTHING you need to know in 10 minutes! Use this link to tune in: https://bit.ly/3Oa5PY8

Listen to the incredibly brave Naimat speak emotionally about how he and his family escaped from Afghanistan, after the rise of the Taliban in August 2021, to start a new life in the UK as a Chevening Scholar and how he intends to use his education to save his beloved Afghanistan. Listen to the podcast by clicking this link https://bit.ly/3yMUKYs #scholarship #afghanistan #chevening #educationmatters

Exams, why do they exist?! But unfortunately they do and they are painful so in this podcast we share the things you should do and the things you should absolutely NOT do to get you through your exams without having a nervous breakdown. Head over to our Linktree to get the link to the podcast. #exams #examprep #exammemes @drdomthompson

This podcast is a MUST listen if you want to get a job in the UK after you graduate or part time work to help you fund your studies. You’ll get tips from a career coach and an international student who shares how she got part time work even before she arrived in the UK! Listen here: https://bit.ly/3KiNAh1 #internationalstudents #highereducation #studyuk #graduateoutcomes #jobsearch

Thinking of studying at the University of Glasgow? Want to know all the good (and the bad) stuff about the city and uni? Then check out our review on what it’s REALLY like at the University of Glasgow! Read the article and watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/glasgowunireview or head to our website: www.greatbritishmag.co.uk

Thinking of studying at the University of Leeds? Want to know all the good (and the bad) stuff about the city and uni? Then check out our review on what it's REALLY like at the University of Leeds! Read the article and watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/leedsunireview #uniofleeds #universityofleeds #leedsuni #leedsuniversity #studyuk #internationalstudent #internationalstudents

If you're looking for a scholarship to study at a UK university dive into this podcast to learn about the GREAT scholarship. Find out when to apply, who can apply, what expenses are covered and how to improve your chances of bagging this scholarship. Click here to listen: https://bit.ly/3u39KPv

Thinking of studying at the University of Bristol? Want to know all the good (and the bad) stuff about the city and uni? Then check out our review on what it's REALLY like at the University of Bristol! Read the article and watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/bristolunireview

University of Bristol Review

Want to study in the UK? But have no idea how to choose the RIGHT university? Don't panic, in this podcast we're joined by Rob Young, from the UK Council for International Student Affairs, who will expertly guide you through the do's and don'ts of choosing a university that will be a good fit for you - and his top tip is DON'T rely on the university rankings! Listen using this link https://bit.ly/3MKIXhS

Think you've chosen the wrong degree? Listen to this podcast in which Carolina shares her brave story to change her degree midway and learn how to transfer from one degree to another.https://bit.ly/3hqQm7S

Our podcast is back this week and jam-packed with advice on what to pack (and more importantly, what NOT to pack) if you're travelling to the UK soon. If you're beginning your course or returning to uni for the new semester, check out this new episode for advice from international student, Marta!