Student life and study abroad blogs

The 2024 winners of the Global Undergraduate Awards have been announced, along with information on how to apply next year

Le Dong Hai Nguyen is from a small town in Vietnam. Through a series of scholarships and financial aid packages, he found himself studying in the US, which opened up many opportunities – including the chance to take part in the UN General Assembly

Mature student Allie Gardner was unsure about returning to university, a few years after she had completed her studies. However, she found it to be a rewarding experience and shares her learnings to help other mature students settle into their studies

Chinese international student Yuqi Liu shares his experience studying social work in Australia

Shermaine Saw, an international student from Singapore, shares what led her to study business at the University of Sydney as she completes her final year of the bachelor of commerce programme

Rhea Mall, an international student studying a master’s in data science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), shares her experience of studying a rapidly developing field and her excitement for the future of AI

British student Heidi Collie writes about the bumps in the road she faced when moving abroad to study in Canada. She shares her advice to help other students avoid those mistakes

Amyrathul Munyra shares how she found her confidence as an international student and developed a greater level of resilience 

Anna Bazarna was a university student in Ukraine when war uprooted her whole life. Here she shares how she continued to take on new challenges and, in the process, found her path

Maria Christodoulou, a recent architecture graduate from the University of Sheffield originally from Cyprus, shares how international students can become architects in the UK

Maria is an international student studying at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Here she shares the important tips she thinks all students should know if they are planning to study in Sweden

Netta Karjalainen, a chemistry and physics student at the University of Helsinki, shares why she thinks more diversity in STEM could lead to a more equal society

University of Manchester student Jumana Labib provides some insight on why she decided to study in the UK and what factors she considered in making her choice

James Kenneth entered the Global Undergraduate Awards 2023 in the hope of getting his research published. He ended up with much more – a prize and the experience of a lifetime

Navkirat Grewal, a medical student, shares her experience studying at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Christine Mittler shares her experience studying her PhD in Australia as a German international student

Dreaming of studying abroad and immersing yourself in a new culture? Study abroad advisers can guide you through all the options and ensure your academic adventure is seamless, but it’s important to know what to ask. 

Marinos Bomikazi Lupindo, from South Africa, and Summia Tora, from Afghanistan, are studying at the University of Oxford under the Rhodes Scholarship. They share their experiences applying and being chosen for this opportunity.

Behishta Nazir shares her journey as an international student from Afghanistan now thriving in France

Aram Tufan shares his experience as an international student in London and how this led him to create Happy Student to help others studying abroad

Adrian Ogunbunmi, from Texas, shares his experience as an international student in Mexico and how he had to change his mindset and shift his focus

Julia Buzan, a PhD student from the US, shares some advice for students considering applying to a university overseas

International student Daniil Terletskyy applied for a double degree so that he could have the opportunity to study in Germany, France and Singapore

Wing Tung Tsui Phoebe provides some guidance for people who are considering studying abroad based on her own experiences of studying in the US and Ireland

Ange Bernardin Chambissie Kameni shares his journey from undergraduate in Cameroon to international master’s student in France 

Moving to a new country can be a challenge but exciting. Dóra Anna Szeles, a Hungarian student, shares her top tips and advice to those moving to study abroad, like she did, in the Netherlands

Elisha Rehan grew up in Malaysia and dreamed of pursuing an environment-related career. Here she explains what it was like to study her undergraduate degree in the US and how it led her to her postgraduate studies in Australia. 

Rishika Prabhakaran, an astronomy student from Malaysia, shares her experience of studying abroad in Australia

Liliana Rivera, a US student from Austin, Texas, shares her advice to help other US students find funding and prepare financially to study in another country 

Are you considering studying abroad? Students who have studied abroad share why they chose to move abroad for their degree

Indian student Anneshwa Dey was looking for a specific master’s and PhD course in telecommunications and found that the Australian National University was the perfect fit

Katie Mulry, an American student studying aerospace engineering in the Netherlands, shares her adventure as an international student

Miguel Angel Alcolea Sesse, an international student from Spain, shares his experience as a business administration student in the Netherlands.

Erin Matthews, a US student from the University of Texas, Austin, spent time as an international student Madrid in 2022 and shares her favourite memories of studying in Europe

International student Juan Camilo Victoria shares his experiences of moving abroad to study a master’s degree at a French university

If you are considering studying medicine as an international student, Aditi Gupta’s experience as an Australian international student in Ireland may interest you 

International student Aditi Singhal shares the reasons why she chose to study in Canada and how she moved there from her home in India

International PhD student Krisna Gupta has written a blog about choosing a university in Australia and how he applied for funding for his PhD

International student Gaye Padir shares her experience as a Turkish international student working on her degree in Canada 

Canadian student Bhavya Kapoor shares why she decided to study in Ireland and how her university supported her as an international student

International student Steven Molchanov shares what attending university in the Czech Republic is like and what his one piece of advice would be for other international students

The holidays are approaching, and you may be spending them in a new country as you study abroad. We know that it can be difficult being away from home, but it is a chance to learn about traditions and make new friends, too. Shannon O’Brien, an American student studying in Barcelona, shares her experience during the holidays in Spain. 

Kinga Rolak, originally from Poland and now studying in the UK, shares her top tips and advice on how to maintain your identity and unique spark at university 

After the UK left the EU, it decided to withdraw from the Erasmus programme, too. In its place, it created the Turing Scheme to encourage students to study abroad. Henry Hawkes a student from the University of Nottingham shares his experiences

Dilara Yilmaz has studied in Turkey, Germany and now Switzerland. She shares what it was like to study in these different environments and why she chose Switzerland for her PhD

As a wheelchair user, Saman Akbaryan shares how he chose a university to study abroad and how the University of Melbourne supported him in finding accommodation and having the right equipment for his studies

Tabitha Kenlon is writing her thesis on the Marrakesh Treaty to facilitate access to published works for people who are disabled. Here she shares her experience as a visually impaired international student in Ireland.

Throughout our 2022 Europe Festival we heard from many students studying in Europe, who shared their tips, tricks and experiences of studying abroad. 

German student Veronika Islinger decided that the best way to study an international language was to spend time in a country where it is spoken everyday. Her languages degree took her to France during her undergraduate degree and to Italy as a master’s student.

Sagar Rathi shares his story of coming to Qatar from India, and how a scholarship from Georgetown University is helping him achieve his dreams of continuing his studies

Siyang Dai is an international student from Shanghai, China studying cultural anthropology and development sociology at the University of Amsterdam. Siyang wanted her studies to reflect actual fieldwork in anthropology so she decided to study abroad to experience a new culture

Anna Knes is a second-year forensic science master’s student at the University of Amsterdam. Raised in Chicago and having studied for her undergraduate degree in the US, she shares her experience as an international postgraduate student in the Netherlands

Canadian student Alexis Bernatchez chose to study for his postgraduate degree in Spain after

When studying abroad, you may find that you face language barriers, particularly if you are studying in a language that you are not fluent in. International student Sushant Shrestha shares three things that helped him to improve his language skills

South Korea is fast becoming a popular destination for international students due to its high-ranking universities and interesting culture. American PhD student Nicki Gerstner shares her reasons why she chose to study there

Regular THE Student blogger Raphaëlle Soffe shares some final reflections on her time at Harvard University as she prepares to move on to her master's degree

Collins Oswago, studying at Morgan State University, reflects on his experience dealing with culture shock as a student from Kenya at a historically black college in the US

Phanuel Heward Cofie, studying at Central State University, reflects on his experience transferring from a university in Ghana to study abroad in the US, including settling in, switching courses and developing his career goals

An Indian student in New York and a Chinese student in Canada reflect on their experiences studying abroad at an all-women’s university

Having grown up in Thailand and studied previously in Japan, here are three cultural differences I found studying in the UK and how to navigate them

An international University of Cambridge graduate reflects on her experience as an LGBTQ+ student and how joining a student society helped her to find a community

Shikoh’s community work and passion for international politics made Georgetown University Qatar the perfect choice for her

Student, refugee and activist AbdulRahman reflects on his journey into higher education and shares his top tips for refugee students

Indian student Manu Chauhan shares how he landed a full scholarship to Stanford, along with his top tips for applying to prestigious US universities

What is a satellite campus and should you apply to one? Three students share their experiences of studying at a satellite campus in Mauritius

Amrish Nayak had the opportunity to study for free at a school in India, which in turn gave him the chance to study at Purdue University in the US. Here he shares his story of how he found his place and the opportunities he received on campus

Worried your language skills might hold you back at an English-speaking university? Here’s how one international student made the transition

Sri Lankan student Shamra Rifai chose to study at the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia campus for the range of courses, the UK university credentials and the affordable fees

While studying abroad has been too much of a challenge in the past few years because of the pandemic, some students at Goucher College in the US undertook a virtual international exchange to gain insights into the study abroad experience

Explore the full results of the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS) including how satisfied UK students were with teaching, Covid-19 measures and mental health support this year

Mehul Parekh shares the challenges and uncertainties that came with starting a PhD remotely during the pandemic and how he has learnt to overcome them

University of Glasgow student Michael Barker shares his list of all the things that make up his university life during the pandemic

One prospective and two current international students share the criteria and methods they used to find the best university (and country) to study in 

Unsure where to start with university vloggers? Here are 10 channels worth a watch

Follow international student Sunny Liu as she attends international student orientation week at Charles Darwin University, Australia 

In this video, five international students share their top tips for university applications, connecting with friends virtually and managing homesickness during the pandemic

Serena Zheng discusses how getting involved with student leadership during Covid-19 helped her both connect fellow international students and stay connected herself

International student Pok Lim discusses how not getting into his first choice university didn’t stop him enjoying his study abroad experience

Indian student Aditya Sharma shares the many reasons why international students should choose the US and why he hopes that prospective students will feel more welcome than he did

As well as dealing with the switch to online learning, Chinese PhD students Yi Wang and Fengzhi Zhao state that many international students are struggling with the differences in cultures in adhering to social-distancing regulations

Chinese student Jian Feng is using his position as international student officer at the University of Leeds to provide support for other international students 

Algerian student Riadh Ghemmour shares his experiences of studying for a PhD abroad at a UK university

Nepalese student Wilbur Acharya writes about why international students are so important to the US and why the new administration should recognise that

Indian student Sejal Marathe shares how she has adjusted to a new routine during the Covid-19 pandemic and how university has felt different

Malaysian student Jodie Koh chose to study in London for the diversity, high-quality education and the opportunity to become a global citizen

UK student Raphaelle Soffe shares what it has been like to stay at Harvard University during the lockdown, and how isolation has made the studying feel more intense

An international student at the University of Warwick shares how his university experience has changed in the past few months 

British student Ada Carpenter was unsure whether to return to South Korea for her penultimate year abroad, but now feels content with the choice she made

Sri Lankan student Sahar Jamal decided to study at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand to take advantage of the flexibility in learning, the professional opportunities and the beautiful scenery

Chinese student Tiana Zhao has been studying in Canada for a few years. It is hard to be away from family during this time but she’s thankful to be able to stay at her university

Brazilian student Lucas Lavoyer is facing huge uncertainty over whether he can complete his master’s and move to the UK to do his PhD due to the coronavirus outbreak

The University of Tartu’s old-world charm and small size are two of the most appealing things about studying there, writes American student Annie Healion

After living in Kazakhstan for a few years, US student Anthony Heykoop decided that he wanted to pursue an MBA and was pleased to find a university that matched his requirements in the capital city of Nur-Sultan

Somalian student Hamse Abdilahi shares what he learnt through applying to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and how students should not be put off by their prestige

Learning how adapt to a British university after studying at an Algerian one was a tricky transition for PhD student Riadh Ghemmour

Despite the nerves about moving to study in a different country, Polish student Weronika Denes believes that studying in the UK was worth it

Indian student Ramya Deshpande has lived in the US since she was nine, but she was still classed as an international student when applying to study at university in the US

From extremely cold weather to addressing lecturers by first name, there are many things that Indian students have to acclimatise to when studying in Canada

Making friends, learning local culture and homesickness were some of the things these students from Hong Kong were nervous about when coming to university in the UK. But they ended up having one of the best experiences of their lives

UK student Warren Stanislaus writes about his experiences studying abroad in China as a BME student 

With the help of a prestigious scholarship, Ghanaian PhD student Wilfred Elegba got the chance to study in Switzerland

If you have ever wondered what it is like to study in India, student Shubham Gupta shares a typical day in his campus life

ETH Zurich is one of the most international universities in the world and this is one of the reasons why French student Romain Jacob decided to study here

When constant studying started taking a toll on PhD student Vijay Victor’s physical health, he realised he needed to create a better work-life balance

If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to study in Japan, student Zhou Xiang shares a typical day in his campus life

UBC student Julie Gordon had always wanted to study in Paris and an exchange programme gave her the perfect opportunity to stay

Bowen University student Stephen Atolagbe takes us through a typical day of university life in Nigeria

Albanian student Taulant Yzellari always planned to study further abroad, but the University of Cologne was the most appealing to him

For Jordanian Marwa Tawarneh, moving to Italy proved a great opportunity to learn the language, eat lots of pizza and experience a new teaching style 

Student entrepreneur Jolyn Moh recounts her day as a student in Singapore studying and working on a social media app 

Reading about Brazilian student Hanneli Tavante’s week will bring you an insight into life as a student at a Brazilian university

In the second blog post of a three-part series, student bloggers Warren and Kara explain the benefits of studying abroad in Japan 

Student blogger Raymond Diab describes a typical day at a university in France

Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a student in Canada? Geography and psychology student Becky Bradley shares her daily routine at the University of British Columbia

Get a taste of what life is like at a US university with this weekly vlog from US student Olivia

Koç University is just as vibrant and diverse as the city of Istanbul, writes blogger Rawia Shaheen

Bethanie Patch, who is studying at the University of Queensland, describes a typical day for a university student Down Under

A lifelong love of Hispanic literature motivated Indian student Subhas Yadav to undertake an Erasmus exchange in Spain

American student Roan Guinan first encountered Tsinghua University on a school trip, and then later realised it was the right university for him to go to

As the home of a number of global companies and many start-ups, Lithuania offers many opportunities to students, says blogger Lydia Lysenkova

Choosing to study in Poland was an easy choice for Iranian student Daniel Sadr

A Chinese student at the University of Auckland explains how moving to New Zealand was one of the best things she ever did

A part-time PhD? Yes, it can be done and it can be incredibly rewarding writes, Arthur Krebbers

London is one of the most popular destinations for students. Watch this short video to find out just why so many students love studying in this busy capital city 

Follow Raphaëlle as she takes you around Harvard University, showing you her favourite library and sharing her classes, before heading into Boston to explore art galleries

Zambian student Mwape Mulumbi decided that heading to Australia would be her best option for developing her career

Studying abroad is a challenge for anyone, even if you’ve already done it before, writes Dutch student Marleen Pol 

Why do students love studying in Brussels? Watch this video to discover the best bits about studying in the capital of the European Union

Amr shares his story of coming to the UK from Syria, and how a scholarship for refugees from the University of Hertfordshire helped achieve his dreams of continuing his studies

Avery Muir from Vanderbilt University in Nashville on what a typical day looks like for her as a college student in the US

Online-only learning is on the rise among students – and blogger Rainesford Stauffer explains how studying online gave her the flexibility to work and study 

More and more students are being attracted to Ireland, but why exactly do students love studying in Dublin so much?

A foundation year at the University of Oxford is a stepping stone to an undergraduate degree at the institution or another highly ranked university, writes blogger Cherelle Malongo

Even as a fluent Spanish speaker, blogger Lili Bidwell says going abroad to Spain as an Erasmus student from the UK was pretty daunting 

It’s fun, cheap and packed full of students...just some of the reasons why Berlin has become such a popular student city

Don't think that Harvard is just for a certain group of elite students, writes one recent master's graduate from lower-middle class Singapore

Moving from Vietnam to Paris to study was one of blogger Xuan Bach Chu's best experiences 

Benjamin Jance, a Filipino student at the Central European University in Budapest, reflects on his time there

Indian student Shubham Gupta reveals the best things about studying in France while on a semester abroad

The American University of Sharjah has the highest proportion of international students, according to a THE analysis. Rainie Grant, a US student at the UAE institution, explains what it is like to study there

Moving from Canada to study at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has given Kineta Valoo plenty of opportunities to explore Europe

Bokang Lemaoana outlines his experiences at the NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences

A Brazilian student studying in Japan highlights the unique opportunities available at Hiroshima University as well as the cultural differences between Brazil and Japan

As Paris has just been named one of the top university cities, one student highlights his experiences as a student in the City of Love