Student guide

Travel guidance for students moving to the UK

Update in travel restrictions for students moving to the UK

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What is the application deadline for UK universities – 2021?

how to access free healthcare in the UK

How to access free healthcare in the UK

What does the NHS do?

What is the NHS healthcare surcharge

11 revision techniques proven to work

11 revision techniques proven to work

Best revision apps for university students

5 best revision apps for university students

Tips on how to successfully prepare for an exam

UK culture

Britain’s most bizarre records

Here's everything you need to know about British etiquette when it comes to timings

British etiquette when it comes to timings

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Dictionary of British slang

Photograph of the British Parliament building

How the British political system works

Learning our tips to understand British humour will help you have a good laugh while hanging out with Brits.

10 types of British humour explained

Photo of a British flag

5 very British habits

Five classic British films that you have to watch

Top 5 British films you have to watch

Student stories

Navigating student life as a wheelchair user

Navigating student life in a wheelchair

From Syria to a London University

From Syria to a London university: a child refugee’s story

Coming out at university

American students experience of studying in London during the Coronavirus outbreak

My study abroad experience – warts and all

mental health

Former student uses her mental health challenges to help others

Sierra Foxtrot vegan clothing

UK student’s journey from farmer to vegan entrepreneur

Co-founder of Nemi Tea

How one student’s passion for tea ended up helping refugees

Ask a Brit

Eye contact in London

Why don’t people make eye contact in London?

Is the UK multicultural

Is the UK multicultural?

What makes a British Christmas?

What is Boxing Day and why is it called that?

Photograph of red paper poppies. Brits wear them in November to commemorate soldiers who have served and perished in wars since World War I.

Why do Brits wear a paper poppy in November?

Stiff upper lip

What is the “British Stiff Upper Lip”?

What clothes to bring to the UK?

Why Brits call lecturers by their first name

Why do British students call lecturers by their first name?

Travel

10 places to visit virtually during lockdown!

10 places to visit VIRTUALLY during lockdown

Overview of London in our guide to London

Guide to London

Guide to Edinburgh

Guide to Edinburgh

Seafood Swansea

Guide to Swansea

Guide to Brighton

Best places to go ice skating in the UK

10 free things to do in Edinburgh

10 BEST free things to do in Edinburgh