When most people think of Britain, they conjure images of gents in top hats, sipping tea and speaking the Queen’s English. They imagine warm pints, endless queues and people too conservative and polite to take seriously. This narrow idea of British life is damaging and prevents us from understanding what living like a Brit really means. Dispelling the following myths will no doubt make it easier for you to understand British culture, and make
Tucked neatly away in the southwest expanse of the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is an ancient island country with a culture as rich as its history. When most try to imagine it however, they sadly don’t get much further past the image of an endless pasture that is speckled with sheep. Dwarfed by misconception, real knowledge of what it means to be a New Zealander tends to fall by the wayside. With a high quality of life, high-ranking
A global milieu of top-class education, Hong Kong is a popular study choice for international students. Despite its allure, it’s no secret that finding affordable, available and liveable housing can be quite the challenge. But Hong Kong’s intimidating housing market needn’t deter you from experiencing and enjoying this dynamic city to the full. Whether you prefer being in the thick of things or having some space to yourself, we’ve broken down some
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While America is known for almost-too-good-to-be-true junk food, those who are health-conscious need not fret: the USA is a big place, and there are plenty of other food options available for those who care to look. Each state has its own rich food culture and specialty dishes, and you might find you’ll never even want to grace the entrance of McDonalds. Let our guide to making the most of America’s food culture help enrich your study abroad experience.
So you’ve been accepted by a British institution; you’ve been granted entry to the UK; and you have a place to live; now all that’s left to do is pack your bags and board the plane to the UK . But whilst it’s exciting to condense your life into a suitcase and set off across the world, it’s important you pack strategically to help you settle in as smoothly as possible. Choosing what to bring can be difficult, but you have to remember not to get too
So you’ve been accepted by US university; you've bought your plane ticket and received your visa; and you've found a place to live. Bursting with excitement, you’re now left to complete your final preparation task: packing your bags. Whilst you’ll want to take as many of your favourite things with you as possible when you move overseas, it’s important that you think practically about the restrictions of your luggage and what will be of most use to you once
