What is it?
- App helping international students with UK university life.
- Provides tips & useful links for preparing & adjusting.
- Supports housing, money, transport, studying & making friends.
- Includes information on working in the UK & the health system.
Here's more detail
Description
As an international student coming to study in the UK from the EU or other regions, the free International Student App is a valuable resource designed to help you settle into university life. If you’re 17 or older, the app offers a range of helpful information, including tips on how to prepare for studying in the UK and making the most of your first few weeks.
It provides guidance on essential topics such as housing, money, and transport, and offers advice on studying effectively to achieve the best exam results. Additionally, the app helps you navigate challenges like culture shock and homesickness, and provides insights on making new friends.
You can also find information about working in the UK both during your studies and after graduation, as well as learn about local customs, the UK health system, and tips for staying safe when going out.
Accordion
- How could it help me?
If you’re aged 17+, the International Student App can help you to:
- Find out how to prepare for study in the UK
- Discover how to make the most of the first few weeks
- Know where to get support when you need it
- Get advice on housing, money and transport
- Learn about how to study and get the best possible marks in your exams
- Become more resourceful in dealing with things like culture shock and feeling homesick
- Get top tips on making new friends at university
- Get insights into working in the UK - both during your studies and after graduation
- Find out about life in the UK and local customs
- Know how to navigate the UK health system and stay safe when going out
- Considerations
This app does not provide detailed medical advice or information but signposts users to other resources for this sort of information. Therefore, it should not be used by patients seeking an alternative to medical advice.
This app may not be suitable for international users with very low levels of English reading ability.
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