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If you're not getting anywhere with securing an internship then dive into this podcast to get practical tips from a career coach - who knows all too well the common mistakes students make! And be inspired by how one international student turned her internship into a job!
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The academic year at a UK university is kicked off by something called "Fresher's Week", and in this podcast you'll learn what the h*ck it is, and why it's the place to be to get LOTS of free stuff, meet new people and join student societies.
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Listen to the incredibly brave Naimat speak emotionally about how he and his family escaped from Afghanistan, after the rise of the Taliban in August 2021, to start a new life in the UK, as a Chevening Scholar, and how he intends to use his education to save his beloved Afghanistan.
Warning: Naimat talks about scenes of death. If this is something you may find distressing, we suggest you miss this episode.
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Want to stay in the UK after your studies? Well, you can with the Graduate visa! And in this podcast, we'll explain how to apply for it, how long it lasts, how much it costs, and who qualifies for it. And the best bit is that our immigration guru, Amer Zaman from Cranbrook Legal, will explain everything you need to know in 10 minutes!
To get a FREE 30-minute consultation with Cranbrook Legal and a student discount if you choose to hire them subscribe to the GB Mag: Survival Service.
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Writing a CV (otherwise known as a 'resume') can be tricky, especially when different countries have different requirements! In this episode, Vrinda shares her tips on tailoring your CV so it appeals to British employers and we talk with Career Coach, Bianca, about the common mistakes international students make on their CVs.
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This podcast is a MUST listen if you want to get a job in the UK after you graduate or part time work to help you fund your studies. You’ll get tips from a career coach and an international student who shares how she got part time work even before she arrived in the UK!
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Exams, why do they exist?! But unfortunately, they do and they are painful. Thankfully, in this podcast, we share things you should do and things you should absolutely NOT do to get through your exams without having a nervous breakdown.
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If you're looking for a scholarship to study at a UK university, then dive into this podcast to learn about the GREAT scholarship. Find out when to apply, who can apply, what expenses are covered and how to improve your chances of bagging the 'great' scholarship!
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Fancy studying in the UK? But have no idea how to choose the RIGHT university. Don't panic, in this podcast we're joined by Rob Young, from the UK Council for International Student Affairs, who will expertly guide you through the do's and don'ts of choosing a university that will be a good fit for you - and his top tip is DON'T rely on the university rankings!
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In this podcast episode, international student Carolina describes how she ditched studying neuroscience to pursue her passion playing the cello. Listen as she explains why it was scary, but ultimately the best decision she has ever made!
The episode ends with advice from Courteney from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), on how they help students who want to change their course.
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If you're wanting to pick up a British girlfriend or boyfriend as well as your degree, dive into this episode to learn all about the UK dating scene.
Hear international student, Su Shien, and home student, Greg, exchange hilarious dating stories and all the important dos and don'ts! -
We get how overwhelming it can be to get sick in a foreign country. What numbers should you call? Where should you go? Who should you talk to? And what on earth is a GP?
In this podcast international student, Su Shien Ng, answer these questions, shares her tips and tells you why you DON'T need to bring a suitcase full of medicine! -
This week join international student Marta in conversation with home student Cassidy, as they discuss the most important festival in the UK - Christmas!!!
It’s a must-listen whether you're moving to the UK, will be here for your first ever Christmas, or for anyone who still has unanswered questions about the many weird and wacky Christmas traditions we Brits have.
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Are you a student thinking of becoming a vegan? Or maybe you have recently taken the plunge and are struggling to make it work on your student budget or lacking some culinary inspiration? Fear not because international student Sharvani and home student Emma spill the beans on being vegan on a budget.
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Wondering if you need to bring your own duvet when you move to the UK? SPOILER ALERT: you don’t!
Unless you want to arrive with everything but the kitchen sink, take our advice. In this episode, international student Marta (who definitely over-prepared somewhat) guides you through what to bring and what NOT to bring. -
Are you EVER going to get used to all the strange things Brits do?! The weather! Strange currency! Strange food and even stranger accents! Feeling overwhelmed by it all? Fear not - you're just experiencing culture shock! Something every international student faces!!!
Join international student Olivia as she tells just how confusing she found life in the UK upon arrival. From learning to board a bus to embracing the Scottish accent and slang, she’s got lots of advice to share so be sure to tune into this podcast! -
Let’s get real, British winters can be brutal. They are dark, wet and oh so COLD. In this episode, international student Sharvani shares stories of surviving her first British winter.
Enjoy laugh out loud moments, such as how she learnt to dress herself for winter - the British way! And get advice from locals, Sophie and Cassidy, who share tips and tricks to keep warm, upbeat and even have fun! -
Are you an international student in the UK? Do you have a thousand and one questions? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Hear international students share their experiences and stories on what it’s REALLY like to study in the UK and get advice from experts that will help you from pre-arrival to graduation.
Grab a cuppa and tune in every week to get your questions answered!