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Finding a sense of belonging – Anna’s ISH experience
Anna Tevanyan, an ISH resident (2020-2023), shares her memories of living in the House.
Moving to London from a small town in Armenia during the global pandemic felt disorienting and overwhelming. Everything was new — the pace, the people, even the air felt different. But the moment I walked through…
A Festive Afternoon of Connection: ISH Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch 2025
A Festive Afternoon of Connection: ISH Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch 2025
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, International Students House was filled with warmth, laughter, and festive cheer as we hosted our...
How I met my wife at ISH…
How I met my wife at ISH…
Written by Antony de Peyer I was one of the first residents at ISH when it opened. I moved with...
Responsibility, integration, and empathy – Astrid’s ISH experience
Responsibility, integration, and empathy – Astrid’s ISH experience
Astrid Saint talks about her time at International Students House (Great Portland Street), moving from Malta to London during the...
A Students Guide to Affordable Supermarkets in London
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...
From Uncertainty to Belonging: Life at ISH London
From Uncertainty to Belonging: Life at ISH London
Written by Victor Ujor – ISH resident 2005 to 2011, Mary Tevelyan Hall (MTH, York Terrace East) I was both...
Finding Family Away From Home
Finding Family Away From Home
Written by Sara Serinelli (ISH Resident 2018) In my search for accommodation, I ended up talking to an Italian girl...
ISH in the 2010s: A Leap of Faith and a London Miracle
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...
A Student’s Guide to Part-time Work in London
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...
