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 …
Finding my ‘home away from home’ in Nottingham
June 6, 2014
One may wonder how you can possibly be safe, comfortable and in one’s own comfort zone 5500 miles away. Being the baby of the family, it was a hard decision, but it had to be made if I wanted to further pursue my interest in Economics. Eventually, after a lot of warm hugs and few …
Escape into the city
May 30, 2014
After a whole week of gibberish (not the right term for workaholics), as the beloved heart and mind linger swarming with work load and assignments, all we want is to take a break. While many opt for weekends away to countryside or back home, the misfortune that lurks upon my poor fellow students (“I am …
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 …
Why sharing a flat is not my cup of tea
May 9, 2014
“I only go out to get me a fresh appetite for being alone” (Lord Byron). Although I have been a uni student for a couple of years, I have never had flatmates. Always in the back of my mind, I harbored regret for missing that classic dorm experience associated with educational institutions back in America. …
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