Chinese New Year is about family, friends and food
January 23, 2017
By Jingjing from China, who is studying a PhD in the School of Education and is one of our international student callers. Chinese New Year, also known as ‘Spring Festival’ (春节), is the most important festival in the Chinese lunar cal
Merry Christmas – however you are celebrating!
December 19, 2016
With the autumn term over and Christmas just a few days away, our international students and staff are taking a well-earned break from their work and studies. Many are returning home to celebrate Christmas, New Year and other traditional December holidays with their families and friends, while others stay in Nottingham to celebrate in the UK or take …
Free Falling into December
By Megha Viswanatha Rao from India, studying MA English Literature at The University of Nottingham. When I left home in September this year, I told my mother that for the first time in my life, I’d see a white Christmas. Although snow hasn’t arrived in Nottingham just yet, there are also other things to be excited …
Meet our Student Callers: Nimal from India
April 29, 2016
If you hold an offer to study at The University of Nottingham, you might be lucky enough to receive a call from one of our international students. Nimal has been speaking to Indian students (and their parents!) to let them know what Nottingham is really like. Why did you choose to study at Nottingham? Frankly, it was the availability of …
Meet our Student Callers: Alberto from Spain
If you hold an offer to study at The University of Nottingham, you might be lucky enough to receive a call from one of our international students. Alberto has been speaking to students in Latin America and his native Spain about life at Nottingham. Why did you choose to study at Nottingham? After studying a BSc in Archaeology here …
Meet our Student Callers: Usanee from Thailand
March 10, 2016
If you hold an offer to study at The University of Nottingham, you might be lucky enough to receive a call from one of our international students. Thai student Usanee is studying a PhD in Pharmacy. Why did you choose to study at Nottingham? I decided to pursue a PhD degree at The University of Nottingham because the University …
Looking back on 2015 and forward to 2016
December 21, 2015
As we reach the end of another busy year and look forward to the year ahead, we are busy making arrangements for a party to be hosted on Christmas Day for international and EU students staying in Nottingham over the vacation period. Over 200 students from 48 different countries are joining this event which will …
4 ways to spend Autumn and Winter in Nottingham
October 23, 2015
Dear international fresher students, welcome and congratulations on getting into university! And to any returners, welcome back! I have to say, dear freshers and returners, you’ve made a great choice – Nottingham is an absolutely gorgeous place to live. From watching the leaves turn orange by the lake, to having a late picnic in Wollaton …
Eid al-Adha in Nottingham
September 25, 2015
Eid al-adha is the one of two most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year. It is distinct from Eid Al-Fitr. While Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan when Muslims break their month-long fast, this festival marks the end of Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca. This festival involves animal sacrifice as a symbol and honors the …
An international student’s top tips for Clearing and Adjustment
August 13, 2015
Congratulations if you’ve been confirmed by your firm or insurance choice! If you’re definitely going to either of those then you won’t have much to do except sharing the joy with friends and family. However, if you’re not taking your firm or insurance offer – whether because you exceeded or couldn’t meet the required offer …
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