Finding love at ISH
It’s been more than 50 years since ISH first opened its doors to international students. That’s more than five decades of students from all walks...
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Today in hISHtory: Liz Ware
‘Suddenly in October 1948, I received a telephone call from the university, from someone called Mary Trevelyan. She had been appointed by the university to...
Chronicles of Adult Education
Written by Beryl Atieno 2018/19 African Graduate Scholar, UCL Msc. Global Health and Development I cannot leave London without narrating the experiences and mentioning the...
Visiting Greece in the middle of winter
Written by Celeste Mejia Avila My alarm clock woke me up at three in the morning. After an intense semester, I didn’t mind that I...
Today in hISHtory: Mary Trevelyan
Today marks the anniversary of Mary Trevelyan’s birth, the woman whose achievements are enshrined in the legacy and existence of International Students House. Born on...
Experiencing Ascot for the first time
Written by Celeste Mejia Avila Off to the races As I was running late and trying to swallow my breakfast as fast as possible, I...
‘Tis the season to be jolly!
The Christmas break is just a few weeks away, so it’s time to get your calendar ready for the festive season. Whether you’re looking to...
Finding happiness in the journey of life
As part of its mission, ISH provides accommodation and a community for students that have been awarded scholarships at our partnering universities. This gives students...
Do you need a Cover Letter?
It has become a norm that job adverts will require you to submit a cover letter in addition to the generic CV. This is an...
One year later – I travelled, I studied, I conquered
By Jacqueline Poni A. At first, there were tears of joy and excitement at receiving the student visa that I had been waiting for, then...