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Culture shock: what has surprised international students?
Hi, I'm Mi Chelle and I'm from Malaysia. If you're an international student, you'll most likely have experienced culture shock. …
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Settling into University: Making the Most of it
You’ve unpacked your room, met your flatmates, and now it’s time to settle into university. After the initial buzz of moving in …
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Freshers’ Week as a Non-Drinking International Student
When I first boarded a plane to the UK, I was worried about Freshers' Week. I had heard a lot about university drinking culture, …
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How to prepare for studying in the UK as an international student
Preparing to study abroad is very exciting. It can also get a bit nerve-racking when adapting to an unfamiliar environment. Here I …
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Tips for settling into a UK university
Studying at York was my first experience of education outside of my country. My old university was just five minutes from my …
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Support and Wellbeing at York
There’s no sugarcoating it: sometimes life at university can get tough. From workload to homesickness, it’s no surprise that …
How to find a family-like support network away from home
At times, university can be stressful or overwhelming. When that happens, you, like me, may want someone other than a fellow …
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Settling into university: the trials and tribulations of an international student
Starting university can be an incredibly overwhelming experience, from the new environment to the new people. For an international …
My university experience: using support networks
You can't plan your university experience However hard you try, you can’t plan how your university experience will go. I came …
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