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Official Thread for City St George’s International Students

Hello and a warm welcome to the Official Thread for City St George’s International Students!

If you are looking for a safe space to connect with fellow international applicants, this thread is for you!

Feel free to share relevant experiences or tips and tricks about being an international student in London.
To get the conversation going, we would love to hear from you:

What country are you coming from?
What course are you interested in?
How are you feeling about living abroad?
Is there anything in particular you are excited or nervous about?

Here are some questions you might be interested in asking:

Academics:

How different is the teaching style in the UK?
Are lectures recorded, and how heavy is the workload?
How much independent study is expected?

Social Life:

Was it easy to make friends as an international student?
How do you cope with homesickness?
What do you wish you had known before moving?

Work Experience:

Can international students work part-time during term time?
Are placements or internships available for international students?
How early should you start thinking about careers?

Safety and Wellbeing:

Do you feel safe living in London?
What support is available for international students?
Is mental health support accessible?

Feel free to ask anything! We are excited to meet you all and help you settle into London more easily and feel prepared for this next step of your life at City St George’s University of London!

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