A hidden hobby of mine: how studying in England makes my life more interesting
July 4, 2014
Two years ago, if someone asked me what my hobbies were, I would just laugh awkwardly and say nothing. That was because I didn’t have any hobbies at all! I had no interest in sports, music, literature and travel – it took me years, during my high school, to force myself to find pleasure from …
A non-clubber’s guide to having fun in Nottingham
June 27, 2014
Being that new, naïve, fresh-faced international student coming to Nottingham for the first time, I was unsure about how I would spend my weekdays after class and weekends. I’ve heard Nottingham being a buzz of activity, with a particularly lively nightlife. Unfortunately, clubbing and drinking was not my particular cup of tea. Thankfully though, there …
My top 5 – what every Nottingham student should try
June 13, 2014
1. Try some international cuisine You will literally see all types of cuisines in Nottingham, being such a diverse city! This includes Chinese, Indian, Turkish and Italian! As delicious as these cuisines are, my favourite happens to be located a bit further from the Nottingham city centre. Being from Lebanon, most of my international friends …
The best things about being an international student in Britain
May 29, 2014
Over 9,000 EU and international students study at The University of Nottingham’s UK campus. We asked a group of them, what’s the best thing about being an international student in Britain? From accents and biscuits to castles and the ‘exciting weather’, read on for 15 of the best responses: 1. “I never felt more free …
What’s the best thing about living in Nottingham? Part two: the people
May 21, 2014
Read part one of this article to find out more about what our students had to say about Nottingham. We asked our EU and international students, what’s the best thing about living in Nottingham? Here is what they had to say about the people of Nottingham: Friendly locals “Local people here are so friendly” said …
What’s the best thing about living in Nottingham? Part one: the place
May 19, 2014
We asked our EU and international students, what’s the best thing about living in Nottingham? Here is what they told us: City life Our students described Nottingham as a city with a huge number of things to see and do, which provided everything they needed for their day-to-day lives, but small enough to get around …
Por qué estudiar en el extranjero cambiará tu vida para siempre
May 16, 2014
You can read Javiera’s blog in English here. Hola! Mi nombre es Javiera, soy Chilena y estoy haciendo un postgrado en la Universidad de Nottingham. Trabajando como “International Student Caller” mi rol es proveer información sobre la vida de los estudiantes en Nottingham, y también contestar cualquier pregunta en cuanto a la universidad. Me he …
Why studying abroad will change your life forever
Puedes leer la version en español del blog de Javiera aquí. Hola! My name is Javiera, I am Chilean and I am a postgraduate student at The University of Nottingham. Working as an international student caller, my role is to provide offer holders with information about student life in Nottingham, as well as answering any …
LGBT in Nottingham – a guide for prospective students
May 9, 2014
In March 2014, same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales. Such a significant turn in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) equality speaks to a much larger scale of acceptance towards sexual orientation in this part of the world, and a reassurance for the LGBT community that social and political views are changing for the …
What Nottingham taught me about life, love and football
May 2, 2014
I was taking a long walk around University Park Campus, listening to music in my headphones, when the sun was setting and the darkness was spreading its wings. I saw a bright light over a small distance and the sound of cheering. Out of curiosity, I started to move in the direction of the light. …
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