Student Life
London Life Essentials: Summer Volunteering
When summer term ends, it can feel like London suddenly slows down. Your lectures are over, your deadlines disappear, and suddenly you have weeks —...
London Life Essentials: 7 Skills for Students Entering Workforce
Entering the workforce for the first time can feel both exciting and overwhelming. While academic knowledge provides a strong foundation, employers increasingly look beyond qualifications...
London Life Essentials: Summer Job
Want to work while you study in the UK? You’re not alone. Many international students take on a part-time or summer job to help cover...
Moving to the UK Checklist
Moving to a new country is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Between visas, accommodation, finances, and packing your life into...
London Life Essentials: Books
Live, Laugh, Love and Learn in London Being a student in London means you’re constantly learning. Inside the classroom, at events, through conversations, your brain...
A Students Guide to Affordable Supermarkets in London
As a student living in London, knowing where to buy your groceries can help you shop better. We have compiled a list of the most...
ISH in the 2010s: A Leap of Faith and a London Miracle
Written by Ana Lúcia Trincão Tomaz Serrano (ISH Resident 2014-15) Despite already working at the time, I took a leap of faith and applied for...
A Student’s Guide to Part-time Work in London
As a student, there are lots of different costs to account for, from accommodation and groceries, to transport and day-to-day expenses (including that daily coffee)....
A Student’s Guide to Living in London
The city of London is a place that’s bursting with opportunity, with a rich and diverse culture, home to some of the world’s most iconic...
A Student’s Guide for Packing and Moving into Student Accommodation
Moving into your student accommodation is an exciting stage of the academic journey you are about to embark on. It can also be overwhelming and...