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...
international students
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...
Discover Thai Culture this November
International Students House will be organising a series of events and activities themed around Thailand to get an appreciation of the customs and traditions of...
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...
ISH Football Club: Mohammed Elkhatib
After a long hiatus, this year saw the return of ISH Football Club. Training once a week on a 5-a-side pitch in Farringdon, ISH FC has featured...
ISH Cricket Club: Isabelle Roønhovde
This summer, our residents took to Regents Park with bats, balls (and bags upon bags of snacks) to form the Social Cricket Club. Led by the tireless Resident Advisors, Nathan...
Things they never tell you: You need more than a degree
If you’re coming to the end of your degree program and wondering how to penetrate today’s competitive labor market given the increasing number of emerging...
7 Podcasts worth listening to
When Adam Curry and Dave Winer developed a program to download internet radio broadcasts to an iPod back in 2004, they probably had no idea...
5 types of friends at university
The Freshers Week Friend You probably met during orientation at one of the many welcome events at your university or residence. It was great having...
The Pursuit of Mental Well-being
According to the World Health Organisation, mental wellbeing is a dynamic state in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with...