Top 5 common misconceptions about the UK
If you really believe that it always rains in the UK, then you might have fallen into one of the top most common misconceptions of the UK. You probably would…
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Life in the UK
Top 10 productive things students could do while social distancing
Lockdown life can be a lot of trouble. You are tired of constantly refreshing the coronavirus stats for your area and you must have already completed your Netflix list. The…
What does EU Settlement Scheme mean for students in 2021?
What is the EU settlement scheme? The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. For more details regarding the current situation of the UK’s departure from the EU,…
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Higher Education
The Strangest University Courses you can study in the UK
It’s about that time now that prospective students will be racking their brains over what courses they think they should take and here at OK Student we know it can…
The Future of ERASMUS+ and the UK
Following the recent deal agreed by the British Government and the European Union, we will see a lot of changes being brought into the Higher Education system. One of the…
Semester 2: Explained as best as anyone can
This upcoming semester may be the toughest some of us have ever faced. The uncertainty amongst the public is a difficult obstacle for students to overcome. Many Universities have been…
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Career
Time to say goodbye to unemployment
It can be quite overwhelming for international students to find a job in the UK. Job hunting, sponsorships, visa permits and the ongoing pandemic has had quite an impact on…
Post study work visa – what changed?
International students not only help the UK’s education system to be one of the best in the world but also have a vast contribution to the UK economy. However,…
How to apply for a PhD programme?
When I first started applying, I was quite confused. I had already finished my Masters in my home country, moved to the UK and started working. I only knew that…
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Travelling to and in the UK
10 cheap trips for students…after Coronavirus of course
One of the worst things about the pandemic for students new to the UK is that they will not be able to explore their surroundings past their front door, and…
Returning to the UK – but at what cost?
While most universities’ teaching remains online until 8th March, together with schools across England, the process of getting back to the UK seems to be getting more complicated each and…
Arriving to the UK after the holidays — take a test and cut the quarantine
In the last few months, many international students arriving in the UK had to self isolate for 14 days before going back to their everyday activities. Now with many people…
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Student Experiences
Same language, but different culture: How Amalia moved from USA to the UK
Hi! My name is Amalia Ried and I am a first year American student, studying International Relations at Nottingham Trent University. I was born in Peru, later moving to the…
“It always seems impossible until done” – How Deepika chose the UK
It always seems impossible until done. After finishing my bachelors in Commerce with financial management in India, I got a placement in KPMG and worked until I realized my passion.…
Finding your way around the UK: anyone can make their dream come true
Hi everyone! My name is Baron Ibrahim from Jakarta, Indonesia. I am currently living in Oxford and doing my MSc in Marketing & Brand Management at Oxford Brookes University. I…
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