International Students House

The 5.6.7.8’s are coming to 229. The Japanese all-girl rock trio with the Kill Bill connection

International Students HouseFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020

by International Students HouseFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202009508

We first saw them strutting their stuff on a nightclub stage in Kill Bill Vol 1, moments before Uma Thurman unleashed her slice-and-dice destruction the...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for International Students

International Students HouseFebruary 25, 2020February 27, 2020

by International Students HouseFebruary 25, 2020February 27, 202004548

The health, welfare and safety of students and staff is the top priority for ISH and university leaders following the Coronavirus outbreak. ISH and UK...

Student Life

Finding love at ISH

International Students HouseFebruary 14, 2020March 3, 2020

by International Students HouseFebruary 14, 2020March 3, 202003967

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...

News & Announcements

New Chair of International Students House appointed

International Students HouseFebruary 7, 2020March 3, 2020

by International Students HouseFebruary 7, 2020March 3, 202004901

We are pleased to announce the completion of the sale of our building at York Terrace East. This is an essential milestone for ISH as...

History

Today in hISHtory: Liz Ware

International Students HouseFebruary 3, 2020March 3, 2020

by International Students HouseFebruary 3, 2020March 3, 202003374

‘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...

Alumni

Chronicles of Adult Education

International Students HouseJanuary 31, 2020March 3, 2020

by International Students HouseJanuary 31, 2020March 3, 202002942

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...

Travel

Visiting Greece in the middle of winter

International Students HouseJanuary 23, 2020February 23, 2020

by International Students HouseJanuary 23, 2020February 23, 202003336

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...

History

Today in hISHtory: Mary Trevelyan

International Students HouseJanuary 22, 2020March 3, 2020

by International Students HouseJanuary 22, 2020March 3, 202004763

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...

Travel

Experiencing Ascot for the first time

International Students HouseJanuary 15, 2020March 3, 2020

by International Students HouseJanuary 15, 2020March 3, 202003066

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...

Events

‘Tis the season to be jolly!

International Students HouseDecember 2, 2019February 24, 2020

by International Students HouseDecember 2, 2019February 24, 202002504

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...