The UK has a reputation for having a world class education system. But, what is it like to actually live in the UK? Certainly, there are many differences between life in the UK and life in China.
This section of the website provides students with a general guide to many important issues of living in the UK. Most questions that overseas students might have about life in the UK will be answered in one of the areas listed below.
Basic map of the UK, showing most major cities and their population and climate information.
Information for students travelling to the UK, including a useful packing list. Also, details about travelling around Europe during vacations.
Find out how to get around the UK, by plane, train, underground, bus, coach, taxi, car and bicycle.
Details the different types of common student housing, from home-stays to renting private accommodation.
Every overseas student arriving in the UK will want to know how to contact home and most will also want a mobile phone to use in the UK.
All the information overseas students need about UK currency and banking services, including detailed instructions for setting up a student bank account.
A rough guide for calculating living expenses while studying in the UK.
Overseas students in the UK, on full-time courses of over 6 months, are eligible for free treatments provided by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
From five star fine dining to fish & chips wrapped in newspaper; a look at the UK’s eating habits.
Information about the UK’s news, television, radio, printed press and more.
The UK is a nation obsessed with sport. The English Premier League is the richest and most globally followed football league in the world. Wimbledon is the most famous and prestigious tennis tournament in the world. More Formula 1 racing teams are based in the UK than any other country.
Many people around the world believe that the English are very polite and well spoken, Scottish men wear skirts and everyone in the UK loves the royal family. Are these stereotypes fact or fiction?
A few important laws and rules that anyone staying in the UK should be aware of.
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