before you leave

Before you leave to study

Everything you need to do before you start your study abroad journey.

Preparing for university

More tips on preparing for university here

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Student resource: an app to help students settle into university

Happy Student is an app designed to help students settle into all aspects of university life 

Grace McCabe-Palmer

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A must-do checklist for students coming to the UK for university

If you are coming to the UK to study, then these are all the essential steps you need to take to ensure you have a smooth arrival 

Ada Kohli

September 17 2024

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You've got into university - what next? Tips on the next steps

As you head off to university, use this helpful guide to make sure you are prepared and ready for the new school year 

June Hughes

September 10 2024

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A guide to the NHS for international students in the UK

Are international students eligible to use the NHS? Is the NHS free for international students? Your guide to using the NHS as an international student in the UK

Joy Hunter

December 8 2023

Student finance and budgeting

More advice on budgeting as a student here

A guide to student bank accounts in the United States.

A guide to international student bank accounts in the US

Are you going to university in the United States this year? This helpful guide breaks down how to choose the best bank account for you

Seeta Bhardwa

A guide to student bank accounts in Canada

A guide to student bank accounts in Canada

Are you going to university in Canada this year? This helpful guide breaks down how to choose the best bank account for you

Seeta Bhardwa

How to choose a student bank account in Australia

A guide to student bank accounts in Australia

Are you going to university in Australia this year? This helpful guide breaks down how to choose the best bank account for you

Seeta Bhardwa

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Guide to international student bank accounts in the UK

Which is the best student bank account in the UK? Compare what each bank is offering with this comprehensive table 

Seeta Bhardwa

Accommodation

Explore more accommodation advice here

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Housing in the Netherlands: tips and information for international students

The Netherlands is a popular study destination for international students but it can be difficult to find housing there, so be prepared and make your life easier life by reading this short guide written by an international student who has been through it all.  

Dasha Yakusheva

December 15 2022

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How to find legitimate accommodation at university

Organising accommodation is among the many steps that international students have to complete before they start their studies. But how can students avoid accommodation scams?

Grace McCabe

A guide to student accommodation in Canada

A guide to student accommodation in Canada

Explore your options for student accommodation in Canada with this helpful guide to the main accommodation types

Seeta Bhardwa

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A guide to student accommodation in Australia

When searching for student accommodation in Australia, it’s important to know which options are available and how to budget for each one. This guide to student accommodation in Australia can help you to start you search

Seeta Bhardwa

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