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Chinese student follows his dreams to Cambridge

29 August 2008 11:44 AM

Bo Wen Wang is a Chinese student who moved from his home in Dalian, China to the UK. Now, two years on, he has fulfilled his dream of getting into the University of Cambridge to study engineering.

Student travel: capital ideas

19 August 2008 12:28 PM

Europe is on your doorstep, so what are you waiting for? Here are some places you don't want to miss

International student: What do I do now?

18 August 2008 05:44 PM

Essential advice on your new life as a student in the UK

The International student's guide to freshers' week

18 August 2008 04:47 PM

So you have just arrived in the UK with your oversized suitcases and don't know where to go or what to do? Here are some tips to get you going

What are the British really like?

18 August 2008 04:14 PM

We bust some myths about the people you’ve come to live among

Live it up

18 August 2008 03:21 PM

Accommodation is one of the most important elements of student life, so it pays to get it right.

Thaila Zucchi: Big Brother contestant on her acting career

16 August 2007 12:00 AM

Thaila Zucchi is famous for trying to fake it as an Aussie on 'Big Brother', but the actress is actually half Italian, and proud of it, says Dan Poole

10 hot survival tips for student life in the UK

16 August 2007 12:00 AM

Better read this before you pack your bags...

Arrange your student accommodation early to avoid disappointment

16 August 2007 12:00 AM

Coming to the UK to study can be both exciting and daunting; one of the things which will help you feel secure about your new life is having a comfort zone that you can call home. The following information should help you through the maze of student accommodation options and show you how to secure a place in your housing of choice.

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