Women in STEM: Q & A with Alaa Zam
Alaa is an inspiring resident at International Students House (ISH), and she shares her experiences as a woman pursuing a career in science....
International Students House
It’s International Students Day!
November 17 is marked around the world as a celebration of international students. Leaving your home, family, friends, and comfort zone to pursue an education...
January Exams and Christmas Fun – Finding the Balance
The longest year ever is finally coming to an end and the temptation in December is to shut down the laptop, hide the books and...
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...
The Revision Diet: Brain-Boosting Foods and Drinks
It’s that time of the year when you start questioning why you ever registered for that course in the first place. Final assignment deadlines, exams...
Packing for University
Packing for university can be one of the hardest parts before traveling. Many times, you might not even know what to take or what you...
5 Pros to Having a Roommate
Many international students get nervous at the thought of sharing a room with a stranger. After all, there are bound to be differences in language,...
Turning resolutions into goals – and smashing them!
A new year signals a do-over of sorts, a fresh start, a new page and this often motivates us to make resolutions about adopting new...
4 Tips to Make the Most Out of Reading Week
With reading week beginning this week, you have the opportunity to recharge over a week-long break. Students spend most of the term juggling classes, readings,...
How to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Your Everyday Life
There has never been a more important time for teaching and promoting equality and diversity. Over 1.5 million UK residents over the age of 16...