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 have picked up some wrong ideas and what to expect in the UK from movies and stories circulating around you. You may think you know…
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 be difficult to decide what route to go down. So to ease the burden, we are going to show you how wide-ranging the choices are…
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 everyone. So, we talked to employment experts, Sally Blyth who is a Career Coach and Communications Consultant at Elite Career Direction and Pervin Shaikh, the…
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 maybe their kitchen. The UK has so many fantastic sites to see for an extremely affordable price. So, let’s get right into it… …
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 every day. New government policy, set to launch 15th February, requires all arriving passengers to the UK to take two coronavirus tests while quarantining…
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 biggest changes we will see is the UK’s withdrawal from the Erasmus+ programme. This programme replaces ‘Erasmus+’, which was set up by the EU to…
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 constant boredom has been an aching companion for a long time for everyone, but especially for university students. Boredom can easily lead you to depression,…
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 left in limbo when it comes to government advice. Although, with cases spiking over the Christmas period, the whole country is feeling the repercussions of…
Pursuing your higher education in the UK is an amazing opportunity, one that requires proper planning and preparation. But the most important aspect of studying abroad is finance. It is important to understand and organize your finances before planning to study in the UK, especially because living in a foreign country can be quite challenging…
Online learning has become an everyday part of university life. Now that a third national lockdown has been called, students across the UK are facing a second set of challenges similar to the previous year. Across schools and departments, teaching and assessments have been updated but students are demanding that universities reinstate the no-detriment policy…