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A country in turmoil As a person born and raised in Afghanistan - a country that is constantly in turmoil - my early life was full of challenges and difficulties. In 1992, after spending two months …
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Moving cities is not always easy and I would be lying if I said that it was easy for me. As an international student, I did not only move from one city to another but from one country to another. I …
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Preparing to study abroad is very exciting. It can also get a bit nerve-racking when adapting to an unfamiliar environment. Here I have some tips, especially for prospective international students, to …
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Studying at York was my first experience of education outside of my country. My old university was just five minutes from my house. So, I was a bit worried about going to study thousands of miles away …
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Before you arrive I am an international first-year student from Hong Kong and my accommodation is in the beautiful Constantine College. When I arrived in the UK, I had to order necessities such as …
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Our international students explain what to expect when you arrive in the UK (and York) to start your university journey. Mi Chelle, 1st Year English student, Malaysia Weather: Be alert with …
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