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Navigating Homesickness: Advice from an International Student

Ivy shares her top tips on managing homesickness, building routines and staying connected whilst studying internationally.

2 April 2025

How my journey as an International student led to creating an app for future graduates

​​It was only through graduating and navigating the process of staying in the UK for work that Abe realised hundreds…

17 February 2025

Coping strategies for Culture Shock: tips for international students adjusting to life in the UK

In this follow-up blogpost, Nora, an international UON alumnus offers some tips and hints to international students experiencing ‘culture shock’…

5 February 2025

Culture Shock: A perspective of an international student arriving to study in the UK

In this blog, Nora writes from the perspective of an international University of Northampton alumnus into the challenges and factors…

3 February 2025

Why I chose UON for my Master’s Degree

Destine has recently begun her postgraduate studies at the University of Northampton. She describes her journey into choosing Northampton to…

31 January 2025

How I Balance Studying and Socialising As An International Student

When you are studying, it can be hard to find a balance between studying and your social life. This blog…

22 January 2025

Arriving in the UK for the first time: Important tips for international students

Our International Enquiries Team provide some top tips to students who are set to arrive in the UK for the…

9 January 2025

From island breeze to London freeze – my journey from the Maldives to the UK

It has been a year since Mariyam Ashraf moved across the world for University study, ditching coconut trees for cobblestones.…

14 November 2024

Navigating the UK University Application: 10 Essential Tips for International Students

Our International Enquiries Team offer their ten essential tips for international students applying to study in UK universities.

7 October 2024