What is it like living on campus?

Hi all, I am an international student planning to accept my offer at a U.K university. I have never lived on campus of an university so I have no idea what it is like. Oh and roommates... what if i get paired with roommates who don't speak much English? Maybe you guys could tell me your overall experience in living on campus whether it wa...

Fontys International Campus Venlo (Broaden your horizons)

Confused about the current UK university system? Is the money you could be potentially paying worth the experience and the degree? Well if these questions apply to you, then how about broadening your horizons... My name Simran Gill and I'm a first year British student currently studying International Marketing (English) at Fontys Internat...

Exeter or Durham???

Hi guys, so I just got similar offers from Exeter (Business Finance) and Exeter, Queen's Campus (Economics and Finance with Industrial Experience), but it's so hard to choose! My first choice is Exeter, but at the same time, the prestige of Durham is quite a big factor as well. These are the things which I REALLY like about Exeter compare...

University of liverpool accomodation 2013?

I have just accepted the university of liverpool as my firm choice to start this September, and I was wondering if anyone could help me with which accommodation to apply for? I love the look of vine court (cost is not an issue), as it is brand new and also prospect point, as the idea of being on campus appeals to me BUT I am terrified tha...

Any financial advice for international students?

Hi all, I'm an Aussie, looking and have applied to study in England. I'm also a UK citizen but not a home student. As in international student I'm not entitled to any help from SFE and uni is very expensive in the UK. Does anyone have any advice or guidance about financing my studies? Private companies doing student loans etc? Thank you v...

Experiences of an International Student

Hi, I was just wondering if there is anyone who's been an international student in America and if you'd mind just telling me about the process regarding time lines, interviews and the experience now you're there, or what it was like when you were studying there. Was it everything you hoped, and did you feel like it was worth it; I just ra...

Getting a job as an international student.

Do you think it is difficult to get a job in UK if you are an international student? Especially in technology? Computer Science et al ? Quote: Originally Posted by Psyk I saw a post you made about careers in technology, do you know if most british firms hire international students for tech?...

Will living on campus hinder social life?

Specifically at university if Liverpool want to go to vine court but scared I won't have as much fun!! This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App...

Kings, London and Living Costs

Hey guys! Ive been accepted into Kings for Computing and Security. I want to know about the living costs. I know theyre really high. Im currently thinking of this budget- Accommodation-6500 pounds for the year. Ive listed Great Dover Street Apartments as my first choice. Thats around 160p a week. For other living costs- 1000p a month. Rou...

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Rolla Student Death Under Investigation

ROLLA, MO (KTVI) – A student was found dead on the campus of Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. Kaitlin Brown, 19, of Mission, Kansas died in her dorm room at Farrar Hall. Missouri S&T police say they were notified about the incident at around 2:30am on Saturday. This weekend also happened to be the big St. Patrick’s...

International Grad Entry to Medicine

Hi! Firstly thanks for hosting a live Q&A session :) I am an international student with a non science undergrad degree from a UK university. I know the entry to this programme is very competitive and even more so for international applicants. I cannot find much information for international admission and was wondering how many internation...

Independent student finance

Could anyone give me advice on student finance. I am a mature student (over 25yrs old) and have applied for a 3 year undergraduate degree, starting in September 2013. I have read that i will be classed an an independent student. I am currently living at home with my parents but am i right in thinking that their income is not assessed when...

University of Nottingham accommodation.

hey, I'm new here and have some questions. I really need your help... I'm an international student. Come from Taiwan. Firmed International Relations. Here comes the problem, should I live in the accommodation or rent a flat outside? cuz I found that there less choice in school's accommodation.... Or anyone can give me some suggestions? th...

international student coming for MSc in Computer Games this fall??

hey ppl, i am international prospective postgrad student..coming for MSc in Computer Games..any fellow prospective international student in same course ?? or international student coming to Goldsmiths??..

Hamstead Campus

Hey, thought I'd start a thread for anyone thinking of living here in September. I'm in my first year here studying Criminology at Perry Barr, so the journey's pretty decent just a 10 minute bus and a half hour bus into the city. The campus is great with helpful staff and security around all the time, a cheap pub run by the SU on site, a...

Exchange student 2013/14

Hi everyone,let me introduce myself first. I am from Malaysia Campus and going to exchange to UK campus for one year. Ｉ'm studying Chemical and Environmental Engineering. May I know more about the UK campus??:$ 1) May I know more about the accommodation? How's the food from the catered hall? and what kind of food are they provided? is it...

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Student loan with NHS Bursary

Hello I was wondering if anyone could help me. I'm going to be an NHS student so my student loan is reduced than your regular amount. Basically, student loan and nhs bursary combined doesn't come close to covering my rent! Let alone living costs. I have a small amount of savings, but both my parents don't work, and I'm a mature student an...

People not speaking English at university.

I go to a leading Russell Group university and we have a good mix of people from all over the place. But recently something started to bug me.... I was walking to the gym on campus and I notice on my way there, I pasted few people talking to each other, then I passed more people talking, then went changing room and heard more people speak...

Stafford Campus 2013 Intake

Hi all, I was just wondering who has firmed Staffordshire University at Stafford Campus this September and what everyone is taking? I am taking Adult Nursing and will hopefully be living in the dorms :) Can't wait. Might be nice to get to know some people before we start, might also be a little scary haha :P...

MSc in International Management- Bocconi

Hey guys! I've searched the internet for information regarding the Msc in international management program at Bocconi but haven't been able to find any substantial information. I would really appreciate if a current student/alumni from this program could chip in and shed some light on this program. I'm an international student and don't s...

Durham University Postgraduate Student 2013/2014

I recently accepted an offer from Durham University Business School for there MSc. Management (International Business) program. I have quite a few questions and if anyone could help me out that would be great. I am 23 years old and I am an international student from the United States. I am in the process of applying for accommodation but...

International student working in Phones4U.

I am a international student and I got 20 hours to work per week. It's in my passport sticker. And I want to apply for job at phones4u. Because I love phones and tablets. I have a quite knowledge of mobile devices(technical knowledge). My question is, do I need to get permission from local police/to get any document to show when I go for...

University of Dundee Fife Campus

Hi, I got an unconditional offer from University of Dundee to study adult nursing. I had applied for the main campus but due to the overload of applications, I have been sent to the Kirkcaldy campus in Fife. I have accepted the offer but I can't seem to find anything on student accommodation in the Fife area. :( Please help!! Thanks, Sara...

Need help with Array.sort?

I have an array of five students. I want to sort them using the array.sort and output them. Sort the students by id number. Here the code I have completed. public static void main(String[] args) { Student[] student = new Student[5]; student[0] = new Student(); student[0].setName("Albert Einstein"); student[0].setStudentNumber(45612)...

Adult nursing @ wolves

Hi guys anyone starting uni in September at city campus? im studying adult nursing and would love to meet my fellow student nurses! I am a mature student (39) so I may be the mother of the group lol...

Student finance - Solicitor letter required?

Hi, basically to cut a long story short, I applied for Uni to start last year but didn't go - at the time I used my girlfriend as 'sponsor' for the income assessment etc. So this year I have applied and been successful and my application for finance went through ok but with one little problem, because of my age apparently I didn't need to...

Flat in Loughborough

Hey all, We are two PhD students looking for a third flatmate from approximately September onwards as our friend is graduating. We have a professional let (why it's so cheap) that's about £240 a month including bills. Modern flat in the nicest area of Loughborough, about 5 minutes from campus. Bathroom shared between 2 people (as one room...

Masters in International Relations - urgently need help choosing a university

Hi, so I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I applied to three universities to study IR, and I can't decide which one to attend. I like the programmes and courses offered by all three universities, so I'm having a hard time choosing. I've received offers from: 1) University of Glasgow (MSc in International Relations) 2) SOAS (MA in International St...

HELP! MSc International Business- Which offer/uni should I choose?

Hello everyone, I applied for Msc International Business and have already been accepted to a couple of universities. My problem is that I am an international student and therefore have not too much knowledge concerning the different universities (reputation, quality of teaching, practice-oriented teaching, career support, employability an...

Should I decline based on living costs?

Everybody tells me how expensive living in London is, and I am aware of this. however, so many students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds go to ucl and so i would just like an insight into just how dear it is to live in london. i know it will be difficult for a student to live anywhere on there own, is this difficulty increased when li...

Term-time Address

Hi. I have completed my student finance application and am ready to submit it, but I have one slight problem. Under 'term-time', I am told to enter my term time address, but I don't know it yet, and will not know it any time soon as I am yet to apply for accommodation at my firm choice. This means that I will find out my term time address...

Is Bill Mo excluded from the uni because it's off campus?

Hi All, I'm currently trying to choose between Bakewell and Bill Mo. I originally loved Bill Mo because it's close to the union, shops, great spirit from what I hear and not too expensive. But then I spoke to someone on campus who said that off campus halls are very excluded and that so much goes on on campus in the evenings that being of...

Nottingham Uni vs. Manchester Uni for LLB LAW

Hello. I am an international student who have applied to both Manchester Uni and Nottingham Uni for a law degree. I haven't been to the UK and finding it difficult to choose between the two. I've heard Nottingham is a smaller city and the cost of living is lower. Is that right? Which uni would you recommend for job prospects and reputatio...

How do I get to Lancaster?

I would like to visit the campus. I am a EU student, which is the closest airport to Lancaster and how do I get there after I arrive at the airport? Moreover, is the campus close to Lancaster city? thank you...

UCL or Edinburgh

Hey! The 8th May is getting closer and I have real trouble choosing between ESPS (with politics as my specialisation) at UCL and Politics at Edinburgh. I'm an international student from Scandinavia so I'm hoping for your native insights to help me make this dreadful decision. I've figured a few pros and cons: UCL: + More prestigious (As f...

Falmouth University or goldsmiths?Urgent

I'm an international student coming from New Zealand and I need some serious help as I have to choose in the next day or so. So I really want a university that will be beneficial for me later on in life with a good reputation, yet has a great student life and a place I will fill comfortable in to do my design work. So here are the pros an...

Goldsmiths vs. City for MA in Journalism

Hi! I am a student from the United States and I've been accepted to both Goldsmiths and City University (International program) for an MA in Journalism. As someone who is not living in the UK, it's difficult for me to tell which program is best. Any help would be greatly appreciated!...

Applying for student finance (nursing degree)

Hi, I have only just heard off my last uni so I'm now ready to apply for student finance but I don't know if I do through the regular student finance website because all tuition fees are paid for and I will be living at home so won't need any maintenance loans etc. the only thing I'm entitled to as far as I'm aware in the £1000 year nhs b...