What’s studying in the UK really like? So, you’ve arrived in the UK and you’re ready for university, excited for a semester of studies. You’ve probably heard lots of rumours about what student life in Britain is like and want to know how much is true. A lot depends on…
Every year, Millennium Square in Leeds is transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland, bringing traditional German Christmas markets to the heart of the city. German markets have been a European winter staple since the 1300s, and the city’s very own winter wonderland has been open since 2002. Free to enter,…
Ugh, we all know that feeling when it’s already 8 pm, you lost track of time again and your friends ask you which restaurant you suggest for the evening; they probably asked you seventy three times already but your attention span is so short that you ended up remembering just…
Are you ready for Halloween? There are still some days ahead, but it’s good to be prepared for the spookiest holiday of the year. First of all, what are the origins of this ancient festival? The Celtic festival of Samhain (Sah-ween) Today Halloween is celebrated on All Hallows Eve, the…
Is the new Christopher Nolan’s movie coming out and you really do not want to miss it? ...Or were you maybe thinking of watching another Disney remake? Whatever your tastes in movies are (it’s great to feel passionate about a specific genre), I believe that after choosing what you are…
Did you start learning a new language because you need it for your studies or job? Or maybe because you find it fun to explore new cultures? I’m sure you have an interesting story on how you started, but right now it doesn’t really matter what brought you here, but…
Making the decision to work abroad requires dedication and effort. For anyone. But this post is mostly dedicated to dear Italian students who are unsure whether to work abroad or not during their studies and are in need of some simple tips. Why Italians? I am an Italian student currently…
Here you are. You have made the decision to move away from home to start studying in the UK, away from your family and friends, and away from everything you know. Right now I can imagine you are full of different emotions- from uncontrollable nerves to intense feelings of excitement.…
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…
