Studying at home, in the comfort of your bed or your living room, can be the best ! But, let’s be real, it often turns into: “Oh, I need to clean my dishes“; “Oh, I haven’t eaten in 20 minutes, let’s make toasts“; “Did I call my parents this week?…
Spring is finally here and you need to make up for these months of rain (ALMOST EVERYDAY, thank you UK) and cold wind. Here is a list of places to visit to get some vitamin D during spring break: OTLEY CHEVIN FOREST PARK Designated Local Nature Reserve in 1989. Take…
Ahh it’s that time of the year again. The time where you have to learn all the things you were meant to learn during the school year but didn’t (of course I’m just kidding, we are all perfect students here). Here are some top tips to beat those midterm blues…
March 17th, all green everything, and the luck of the Irish. All three lead us to St. Patrick’s Day! Beyond these you may not know much about the traditions and meaning behind this day. Here are some of the top things you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day. 1.…
Most international students like to use their weekends to travel around the UK, or even sometimes to discover Europe! But you will also have those days when you don’t want to move, but just want to explore your city, that already feels like a second home. Here are 10 of…
1.Train The UK rail network is pretty well structured and can take you almost everywhere. Trainline and Nationalrail are probably the biggest providers, offering student discount or off-peak tickets, which are a lot cheaper and allow you to plan your journey flexibly. If you plan on travelling a lot, check…
It has probably been a couple of months since you started your course and you are midway through it. Maybe, you just finished a set of exams and are soon gearing up for your finals. The first semester can whizz by with all the academic deadlines and adjusting to a…
English might be a global language but that doesn’t mean it’s not sometimes tricky to understand. The English language is littered with idioms and funny sayings. Their literal meanings can seem strange if you’re not familiar with what they represent. Here are a few of our favourites and their meanings…
Escape the cities hectic urban environment and forget about your studies while hiking in the beautiful nature surrounding Leeds. Yorkshire Three peaks This path is very popular and definitely meant for experienced and well-equipped hikers. Those, who intend to spend around 10 to 12 hours outside in the fresh and…
Ox Club Located in Headrow House, the Ox Club has a lively but sophisticated atmosphere. They have been featured in both the Good Food Guide 2019 and The Michelin Guide 2019 clearly showing they are worth a visit. Some of their most famous dishes include a classic flat iron steak…
