Student activities, societies and social life

Off to university this year and nervous about making friends? Don’t be scared, take a deep breath and just say hello

Richard Ha, data science bachelor student and president of UMSU International at the University of Melbourne, shares his top tips on settling into university life as an international student.

You’ve seen them in movies, but do you know what Greek organisations at US universities are like in real life? Also known as fraternities and sororities, they are student organisations that are most commonly found at American universities

THE Student had the opportunity to attend the Global Undergraduate Awards Summit this year and meet the winners from this year’s entrants

The winners and highly commended students of the 2023 Global Undergraduate Awards have been announced and will soon be congregating at a summit in Dublin

Are you a university student who identifies as LGBTQIA+? Check out this guide to the different types of support that may be available to you, including scholarships and peer networks

The new year is the perfect time to reset and start again with good habits and a new outlook, so here are our top five tips to prepare for January

When studying abroad as an international student, it can be difficult to make new friends. International student Sushant Shrestha shares some simple tips on making connections

“Freshers week” in the UK, “Orientation” in the US, “O’week” in Australia and “Frosh week” in Canada. There are many ways to describe the first week of university, but what happens in each country? 

As you prepare for university, you may be wondering how you can use your summer in a productive way? Whether you want to learn a new language or complete a summer internship, there are many ways to enhance your skills during the summer break.

Struggling with British words, phrases and accents? Check out these five tips to help international students understand the different phrases spoken in the UK

Experiencing Christmas in a new country is super exciting for any international student. This guide to some of the best Christmas activities around the world can help you embrace the festive fun

Three students reflect on their experiences taking different leadership roles at a Canadian university 

Singaporean student Willie Chua shares some tips on how to develop intercultural understanding when studying alongside students from all over the walk

Staying safe is one of the biggest concerns for any student whether they are domestic or international. Here are some apps and services you can use to help you feel a little more secure in a new place

Universities are the perfect setting for a horror movie – Gothic buildings, dark corridors and large groups of curious students. We’ve compiled a list of movies set at universities to frighten yourself with this Halloween.

Three international students discuss how joining student clubs and societies helped them build a home away from home at university

The Turing scheme has been introduced as the replacement for Erasmus+ but what are the two programmes’ main differences and similarities?

If you need some inspiration for a New Year’s resolution, why not consider joining a society or a sports team? Student Natalie Read-Bone explains the benefits that it could bring

Right now, it’s hard for students to figure out what their university experience will look like in September. While it will vary across universities and countries, here is a breakdown of how some universities will be implementing social distancing this year

You may not be able to celebrate your college graduation in the traditional sense right now, but here are some ways you can still make it memorable at home

Whether you are an international or a domestic student in the United States, it’s not always easy to make friends when you first get to university. Here are some ways that you can make friends in any kind of scenario

Organising your recreational activities just got that much easier with this advice on navigating the student society minefield.

Three international students from India, the Netherlands and Mauritius share how they have been continuing to study and stay connected to their classmates and families

Chinese students all over the world share how they are celebrating Chinese New Year, whether they are staying at university or heading home to their families

If you’re concerned about making friends as an international student, then blogger Weronika Denes, a Polish student studying in the UK, has some tips and advice to help you 

Domestic student Divya Advani and international student Sanjana Kumar share how they celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali while away at university in America 

The year abroad is a worthwhile cultural experience that blogger Patrick Brighty would recommend to anyone. However, don’t feel the need to fulfil that classic year abroad cliché of falling in love with the country you move to. It’s OK to come home and appreciate it more

College life in the US is often the subject of many teen movies. However, sometimes the portrayal of US universities is less than realistic, so I've decided to bust some of those myths presented by college films

International students often cannot go back home over the holidays and can feel lonely during the festive period, but Indonesian student Rika Safrina says that there are positives to be gleaned from an empty campus