The Student’s Guide to Philadelphia
An Ivy League education at the same price as everyone else, genuine history on every block, and real affordability next to Boston or New York. Here's what studying in Philadelphia actually looks like.
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The Student’s Guide to Paris
Remarkably low public university fees, a genuine year to job-hunt after graduation, and one of the world's great cities as your campus. Here's what studying in Paris looks like.
The Student’s Guide to Dublin
A English-speaking gateway to the EU, strong universities, and a real path to stay and work after graduation. Here's what studying in Dublin looks like, housing crunch included.
The Complete Guide to Settling Into a City Abroad
Arriving is the easy part. This is the guide to the months that follow, from the paperwork of the first fortnight to the point where a foreign city stops being somewhere you are staying and starts being where you live.
How Do I Handle Culture Shock When I Move Abroad?
Culture shock is not a sign you made the wrong choice; it is the normal arc of moving your whole life to a new country. Here is how to move through it, since fighting it rarely works.
How to Make Your First Weeks Abroad Go Smoothly
The first weeks in a new country set the tone for the whole experience. Here is how to spend them so the essentials get handled and you start to belong, well past merely coping.
How to Pack for a Year Abroad Without Overpacking
You are moving your life for a year, but you are not carrying your whole life in a suitcase. Here is how to pack for a year abroad, so you land with what you truly need and buy the rest there.
University Halls vs Private Renting for Your First Year Abroad
For your first year in a new country, where you live shapes almost everything else. Here is an honest comparison of university halls and private renting, and how to tell which fits your first year abroad.
How to Find Student Accommodation Abroad Before You Arrive
Arriving in a new country with nowhere settled to live is a stressful way to begin. Here is how to line up somewhere to stay before you land, without falling for a scam or overpaying from a distance.
Health Cover for International Students: What You Actually Need
Health cover is often a visa condition, not an optional extra, and getting it wrong can delay your arrival. Here is what international student health cover is and how to work out what you need.