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From Boxing Day To New Years

Many international students will be on their way home to their families even before college closes for the Christmas holidays ( “hey, there’s no lectures...

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Staying in Britain Over Christmas: Celebrating

The countdown to Christmas shifts up a gear as we move into December. Throughout the month you are likely to be soundtracked by a mix...

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Counting The Days And Traditional British

If you are an international student or an overseas visitor on their first homestay in Britain, the run up to Christmas is yet another great...

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Finding That Cool Gift Offline: A

Autumn is over – Christmas is coming! Blame it on ‘crazy’ English weather, the Jet stream, climate change, whatever. Over the last few weeks, unusually...

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The Tradition of Bonfire Night

Over the years we’ve had many questions from our students surrounding the British tradition of Bonfire Night, so we thought we’d put together a short...

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Celebrating Halloween: A Long Way Since

Halloween Night is once again rising from the grave – Friday 31st Oct to be exact! Always a popular celebration, especially among students. What could...

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When Clocks Go Back And Nights

Enjoying the warm and sunny Autumn weather? Take note – just before October slips into November British Summer Time officially ends on the last Sunday...

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Walking The Talk – A Better

Fresher’s Week, new accommodation, getting to know flatmates, fellow students, finding lecture rooms … meetings here, parties there … places to go, places not to...

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University Life Starts – But Is

First week in college… the autumn term begins! The first few days can be quite crazy for some overseas students trying to find their way...

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August Bank Holiday? You’re Spoilt For

If it’s August in the UK then it’s officially holiday festival time. For international students beginning their courses at universities and colleges in the autumn,...

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Travelling to London as a group?

As one of world’s most international cities, London is home to a diversity of cultures. From the busy commercial district of Canary Warf to the...

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England’s best summer escapes

After months of gloomy weather, it seems that summer has finally arrived. Although some of our guests may be more accustomed to warmer climates, there...