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Séamas McSwiney is our guest film correspondent with decades of experience in film journalism, and work published in some top international publications. He is reporting from Cannes 2012, and today looks at four films from what is ofter an forgotten continent. "It's a Cannes constant to comment on the absence of films from the African continent. Perhaps quality cinema production could even be considered a rough benchmark for economic development. This year there were films a plenty from South A [..] > read more

2013 UK University Table Puts Cambridge on Top

Published on 2012-05-24 06:05:32

The latest UK university rankings were revealed this week, placing Cambridge in top spot for the second year running. Arch rival Oxford was placed second in the Guardian University Guide 2013 league table, whilst St Andrews in Scotland took third place. The annual rankings are based on the quality of universities in a variety of different categories for full-time undergraduate students. The categories include: How much they spend per student Student to staff ratio Career prospects of graduates [..] > read more

Films to Match the Weather at Cannes

Published on 2012-05-22 09:53:28

Séamas McSwiney is our guest film correspondent with decades of experience in film journalism, and work published in some top international publications. Here he looks at three dark films that have perfectly matched this year's wet and windy Cannes film festival: "After a somewhat stuttering start, over the weekend, the Cannes Competition delivered three hard-hitting quality films from three directors who have also shone darkly in the past. Their individual subject matter springs from the banal [..] > read more

Olympic Torch Begins Its Journey

Published on 2012-05-21 05:32:46

It is Day 3 of the Olympic torch's relay through the UK, and already over 250 people have carried the torch as part of its 70-day relay for the London Olympics 2012. Today the torch will be passed between 113 torchbearers, including triple jumper Jonathan Edwards and cricketer Marcus Trescothick, as it travels between Exeter and Taunton. The Journey So Far After travelling around Greece for a week, the lit torch was flown over to Britain in a special gold-painted plane with a rather unusual set [..] > read more

The International Student Problems Blog

Published on 2012-05-16 05:02:39

There's a new face on the internet who is taking the student blogging world by storm. IntProblems.com has a selection of brilliant images pointing out the common problems and differences that international students face in a new country (just like the ones above). It seems other foreign students can relate to the amusing observations and every new post is being reblogged around the world, with the online community growing all the time. After spotting the blog, we had to know who was behind it, a [..] > read more

Cannes 2012 Preview

Published on 2012-05-15 06:15:49

Séamas McSwiney is our guest film correspondent with > read more

Comedy Train Announcements to be Introduced

Published on 2012-05-14 07:11:13

A railway company has come up with an unusual way of improving their customer experience. Chiltern Railways have hired a top British sitcom writer to create comedy announcements that customers will hear on their trains. They then went one step further, by hiring TV comedian Tony Robinson to teach the staff how to deliver these new announcements. Writer Richard Preddy, who wrote the series Green Wing, was hired by the company after research showed that commuters unsurprisingly found their journe [..] > read more

Changes to Student Visas Damaging & Poorly Communicated

Published on 2012-05-09 07:17:44

In the first of a new series exploring the radical changes the British higher education system is undergoing, ForeignStudents.com Editor Andy look at how new student visa restrictions are affecting international students. > read more

Boris Johnson Re-elected as London Mayor

Published on 2012-05-08 04:47:33

Boris Johnson retained his position as Mayor of London after the results of last Thursday's election were revealed over the weekend. The contest was far closer than many predicted, with Boris beating his Labour party rival Ken Livingstone by just 3%. It is the second time that the two candidates had faced each other in the London mayoral election, and between them they have shared the post ever since its creation in 2000. Overall, Boris Johnson took 44% of the votes, versus Ken Livingtsone's 40 [..] > read more

A Third of Graduates Forced Onto Jobseeker's Allowance

Published on 2012-05-04 04:15:51

Research from totaljobs.com has revealed that a third (34%) of UK graduates have been searching for work for over six months, forcing the same percentage to claim Jobseeker's Allowance. Shockingly, almost two fifths (16%) of graduates have applied for over a hundred jobs, without success, with one quarter not managing to secure a single interview. The difficulty in finding work has led to a significantly lower wage expectations compared to those currently at university. Today's graduates expect [..] > read more

London Mayoral Election 2012

Published on 2012-05-03 08:31:05

Millions of people throughout London will (hopefully) be heading to polling stations today to vote on their next Mayor of London. There have only ever been two mayors since the position was created in 2000. Ken Livingstone held it for 8 years, before the current mayor, Boris Johnson, took over in 2008. So, you'll never guess who the two frontrunners are this year. That's right, the mayoral election is looking like a straight up two-way battle between Boris and Ken...again. However, though you w [..] > read more

Top Tips for English Language Learners

Published on 2012-05-02 10:18:17

EnglishLanguageClasses.wordpress.com is a blog for those studying English as a foreign language, providing useful resources, guidance and support. Here they give some top tips for students wanting to improve their English. > read more

Latest Piece Added to Graffiti Wall of Mayfair

Published on 2012-05-01 09:05:46

A bare, unassuming wall in Mayfair is quickly becoming one of the hottest outdoor art sites in London. Already covered in street art, a further addition to the collection appeared yesterday afternoon (30th April) depicting the Queen (above). The disused building, on Bruton Lane, W1, first hit the headlines in November last year when an instantly recognisable piece by Banksy (below left) appeared two storeys above the ground. After we discovered and exclusively revealed the Banksy, it was quickl [..] > read more

Floods During a Drought. Only in Britain…

Published on 2012-05-01 04:47:27

The British are infamous for the amount of time we spend talking about the weather, but if the last month hasn't given us a valid reason to then we don't know what would. It was only a matter of weeks ago that we were bringing you news that parts of Britain were officially in drought, but since then the country has been hit by severe storms and flooding. Whilst all the time remaining ‘in drought'. The country was officially thrown in to drought on the 5th April, after the driest 18 months sin [..] > read more

Olympic Missiles On East London Flats

Published on 2012-04-30 06:15:49

East London residents received an unusual letter last week, warning them that surface-to-air missiles may be placed on their roof during the Olympics. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) sent the leaflets out to 700 people living on an estate in Bow, many of whom were not best pleased. In leaflets handed out and posters put up, the MoD revealed that an old water tower (above right) that now houses flats may well be used as a base for a "Higher Velocity Missile system". They explained that "the locati [..] > read more

Dundee University Tops Student Experience Survey

Published on 2012-04-26 05:28:40

Students at the University of Dundee officially have the best experience during their studies according to a freshly released survey. For the first time in five years, Loughborough University has been knocked off the top spot in the annual Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey, falling to second place. The university ratings are based on the views of more than 14,000 undergraduate students in the UK. They were asked to rate their university in 21 different categories, including [..] > read more

Tragic Death During London Marathon

Published on 2012-04-24 04:37:16

The annual London Marathon took place on Sunday, with almost 40,000 runners raising millions of pounds for good causes. However, despite the usual excitement, fancy dress and fun, there was a tragic side to this year's Marathon. A 30-year-old runner collapsed during the final stretch of the race and died soon after. Claire Squires was a hairdresser who had run the Marathon once before, and had even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in March. Despite appearing in good health she collapsed near St James' [..] > read more

A Very English Day: St. George and Shakespeare

Published on 2012-04-23 09:04:57

Today, Monday 23rd April, is a special day for England in more way than one. Not only is it the day of the country's patron saint- St. George, but it also marks William Shakespeare's birthday. With national excitement already growing for the summer's Olympics, there are a number of events happening to commemorate Shakespeare and St. George as part of the Cultural Olympiad. St George's Day St. George is the patron saint of a number of different countries, including Russia, Bulgaria, Egypt, India [..] > read more

The Basics of Cricket

Published on 2012-04-19 10:10:28

As part of our Cricket Fortnight, we are releasing a number of blog posts about the great English sport. Cricket is one of the most the most misunderstood sports in the world, with a set of rules so complicated even experts struggle. However, the basics are not all that difficult to understand. We have created this basic guide to the rules of cricket for anyone who says it is too complicated to understand. Don't forget to also > read more

London 2012 Olympic Slogan Announced As 100-day Countdown Begins

Published on 2012-04-17 05:17:09

As you may have heard, the Olympics are being held in London this year, and today marks the start of the 100-day countdown. As the day of the London 2012 opening ceremony draws nearer and nearer, we look at today's events celebrating the landmark. Perhaps the most important news to come out today is the revealing of the official London 2012 slogan. And the slogan is...(drum roll please)... "Inspire a generation". Head of the organising committee Lord Seb Coe explained that the typically dull slo [..] > read more

Oxford University Questions Visa Changes

Published on 2012-04-16 06:34:33

Oxford University is the latest high profile voice to condemn the changes in visa regulations, whilst welcoming Indian students to continue applying. With changes making it harder to gain a post-study work visa, Oxford Vice-Chancellor Andrew Hamilton wanted to urge potential students form India not to be put off. The new regulations kicked-in at the start of April, meaning that only a handful of international students will be able stay on and work after their studies in the UK. Since these chan [..] > read more

England Pair Named Among Cricketers of the Year

Published on 2012-04-12 04:26:00

England cricket team players Alastair Cook and Tim Bresnan have both been included on the prestigious list of Wisden's five cricketers of the year. The pair both excelled as part of the England team that took top spot in the world rankings in 2011. The Five Cricketers of the Year have been chosen annually by the editor of Wisden (a cricketing magazine and almanack) ever since 1889. The list includes the players who have had the biggest impact on English cricket in the previous 12 months, though [..] > read more

LSE Student Sells Time to Pay Off Debts

Published on 2012-04-11 04:16:26

With youth unemployment at its highest for decades, and student debt increasing by the year, students and graduates are finding more and more novel ways to make money. One such student is LSE Second Year Jason Ting (above), who has come up with the idea of ‘selling time'. With student loans hanging over him, the Economics student decided that the best way to make that extra bit of cash, was to come up with his own business idea. That idea was MinutesForSale.com. In Jason's own words: "I thoug [..] > read more

Swimmer Interrupts Dramatic Oxford Cambridge 2012 Boat Race

Published on 2012-04-10 04:38:15

The world-famous annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities was held on the River Thames this weekend and turned out to be one of the most dramatic ever. Firstly, the race had to be restarted after a swimming protestor was almost hit by the boats, then the Oxford team broke an oar and Cambridge won, before a member of Oxford had to be rushed to hospital at the end of the exhausting race. The Oxford Cambridge boat race (known as just the Boat Race) is one of the best known Britis [..] > read more

KONY 2012: Part II - Beyond Famous

Published on 2012-04-05 06:09:14

After the huge success of the viral video Kony 2012 last month, the charity Invisible Children have released Part II. Called 'Beyond Famous' it looks at the success of the first video and how it has changed things. > read more

My Tour of Scotland: Nessie, Kilts and Scenery

Published on 2012-04-04 04:25:02

Amy is an Taiwanese student currently studying at Kingston University in London. She recently won a tour of Scotland as part of a ForeignStudents.com competition, and here she describes her experiences from the trip. > read more

Things To Do in London This Easter Weekend

Published on 2012-04-03 05:11:39

The four-day Easter weekend is coming up, and we have some brilliant suggestions for things to do in London. Whether you prefer to go back to your childhood with an Easter Egg hunt, go to a church service, or have a big night out clubbing, we've got the perfect thing for you. Kew's Mayan Chocolate Adventure Where? Kew Gardens, West LondonWhen? Daily until Sunday 15th April, 9.30am-7.30pmHow Much? £11.90 > read more

Foreign Fridays Fact: France

Published on 2012-03-30 10:29:21

Racism in Evolving Technology

Published on 2012-03-30 03:51:01

"A 56-day jail sentence could be awaiting Liam Stacey if his appeal today is unsuccessful. Stacey is the 21-year-old student who tweeted racist comments about Fabrice Muamba and was found guilty of inciting racial hatred under the Public Order Act 1986. A little bit of legal lingo before my comment on the case begins. Section 17 of the Public Order Act 1986 defines racial hatred as ‘hatred against any group of persons in Great Britain defined by reference to colour, race, nationality or ethnic [..] > read more

Global Recruitment Markets Heating up Again

Published on 2012-03-29 08:57:42

According to Keith Dugdale, global recruiter for the professional services giant KPMG, global recruitment markets are recovering. Dugdale went on to explain that recruiters face a recurring challenge: to make sure the correct talent is in the right place at the right time. "The signs are that in a number of countries market conditions are picking up, so recruitment is accelerating as well," he said. "We have moved from a point when recruitment had fallen off the agenda as a key strategic issue t [..] > read more

Graduates Sell Their Faces to Pay Off Student Debt

Published on 2012-03-27 06:28:45

A pair of enterprising graduates have come up with a novel way of paying off their university debt- selling advertising space on their faces. Ross Harper and Ed Moyse are offering companies the chance to have their logos scrawled across their faces in face paint. > read more

Drought in Britain After Record March Temperatures

Published on 2012-03-27 04:30:47

Over the last week, Britain has been enjoying some unseasonably warm and dry weather. Whilst this may be perfect for sitting out in the sun and enjoying the lighter evenings, there is also a downside. After the driest 18 months since records began, most of the east and south-east of England is now officially in drought. For several days now, record temperatures have been hitting Britain. Up and down the UK people have been basking in temperatures over 20oC (68F), with the Scottish record for a M [..] > read more

Foreign Fridays Fact: Iran

Published on 2012-03-23 10:35:46

Queen's Jubilee: Big Ben Tower to be Renamed After Elizabeth?

Published on 2012-03-23 06:55:23

MPs are considering changing the name of the Big Ben tower as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. This summer, Britain is celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's sixtieth year in power, and it has been suggested that the famous landmark could be renamed Elizabeth Tower. Though often referred to simply as Big Ben, the tower is technically called St. Stephen's Tower. It is the huge bell within the tower which is actually named Big Ben. Whilst the bell would retain its name, it is the tower [..] > read more

Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall

Published on 2012-03-21 10:46:52

ForeignStudents.com's David describes his trip to watch concert pianist Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall last night: > read more

8,000 Students' Details Leaked

Published on 2012-03-21 05:36:47

More than 8,000 students' email addresses were accidentally revealed by Student Finance England last night after an administrative error. In a mass email sent out to students due to start university this autumn, the staff inadvertently included an attachment with the email addresses of everyone on their distribution list. Student Finance England is part of the Student Loans Company- the public body responsible for awarding loans and grants to students starting university. After the blunder, the [..] > read more

Cheltenham Festival: A Day at the Races

Published on 2012-03-20 05:32:11

The ForeignStudents.com Editor, Andy, describes his very British tarditional day out at Cheltenham horse racing festival. > read more

Event with Lord Bilimoria, the Founder of Cobra Beer

Published on 2012-03-19 07:18:58

On Thursday 8th March, ForeignStudents.com held a very special event with Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, and Patrick Shervington MBE, Chairman of the Cobra Foundation. Both spoke to a crowd of students and distinguished guests at International Student House (ISH) as part of India Week. read more > read more

Ashraf Rossli Attackers Jailed

Published on 2012-03-15 07:24:11

The Malaysian student who was the victim of one of the most shocking videos to come out of the London riots last year has hit the headlines again this week, after his attackers were sentenced to prison. In August 2011, twenty-year-old Ashraf Rossli was caught up in the riots in Barking, East London. He was punched to the floor, suffering a broken jaw in the process, before apparently being helped to his feet by one of the rioters. However, as he was standing groggily, another man opened up his [..] > read more

Free Starbucks Coffee with Jimmy Carr

Published on 2012-03-14 07:02:32

The coffee chain Starbucks has been running a promotion this morning, offering anyone a free latte. We went to our local branch to check it out (we love a freebie) and who should be there serving, but comedian Jimmy Carr. He was a barista for the day, helping the staff out on what is probably going to be their busiest day of the year. We caught a quick word with him, and as you can see from the video above, he thinks ForeignStudents.com is "bloody marvellous". Free coffee and a celebrity endorse [..] > read more

A Play For Me, A Reality For Many

Published on 2012-03-13 08:10:59

Last Friday I watched the most excellently produced theatre production titled ‘A Few Man Fridays' (above). The plot line is of an ex-rasta in London, Prosper, seeking his history and family heritage to only find out there is little hope of returning to the place called home. As he searches for his ‘roots' the secrets of history hidden for so many years, come to life to reveal what really happened in Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean. Diego Garcia was part of ‘Lemuria'- the mountain range between [..] > read more

Tips to Find Your First Student House in Leeds

Published on 2012-03-13 06:33:25

Looking for Leeds student accommodation can be a stressful experience, particularly if you're moving away from home for the first time or studying in a new country. However, if you bear a few things in mind on your search, and remember that as a student renter you have the same rights as any other private tenant, you could soon be on your first step to a great year at uni. The majority of landlords you'll meet will be open and honest about the property you're moving into, but it's still a good i [..] > read more

Indian Tea Tasting: Ceylon

Published on 2012-03-09 10:14:36

For India Week, we will be trying a different blend of Indian Tea every day of the week and giving our own opinions of it, as well as a little of the history. Today's tea is Ceylon. "And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain..." We've reached the final day of India Week and the final taste of a new Indian tea. Still, we're ending with a bang, with possibly our favourite tea of the week- Ceylon. Ceylon is simply the old name for Sri Lanka, so it comes as no surprise that this tea [..] > read more

Traditional Indian Sports and Games

Published on 2012-03-09 09:59:16

It's all well and good learning about the cricket and hockey of India, but you already know what they are right? Well, how about Gilli Danda? Or maybe Pehlwani? No? Well you better read on. India has a wide range of ancient and traditional sports and past times that are still practiced today. Many of them are played up and down the country every day alongside the newer, more popular sports. Here is a small selection of the most popular: Kabaddi (above) Modern Kabaddi is a game that has formed o [..] > read more

Indian Lunch Review Day 5: Bhel Puri

Published on 2012-03-09 08:36:21

As part of India Week, we are trying a different Indian dish for lunch every day this week. Each day we will be eating something from the menu at Masala Zone and will be reviewing it for you. Today's dish is Bhel Puri. And so we reach the final day of our adventure through Indian lunches. After four days of different spices, meats, vegetables, rices and sauces, we have unfortunately reached Day Five. For this final hurrah, Bhel Puri was on the menu. It had been described as a ‘crunchy salad' t [..] > read more

Finding India at Lord's Cricket Ground

Published on 2012-03-09 05:53:31

As part of India Week, Neil Priscott from the Marylebone Cricket Club, or Lord's to you and me, describes the links the famous ground has with India. "Lord's Cricket Ground in London might be the best part of 6,000 miles away from India, but walk through the famous Grace Gates and you don't have to look far to find little bits of the country's cricket heritage. All Indian cricket lovers know that the national team's great breakthrough came in 1983 at Lord's, when Kapil Dev lifted the Prudential [..] > read more

Indian Sport: Facts and People

Published on 2012-03-09 05:20:39

For India Week, we are focussing on Indian Sport today, looking at the country's most popular modern sports as well as some of the more traditional ones still played today. To start the day off, check out the facts and stats below that act as an introduction to India's biggest sports. Cricket Cricket is by far the most popular sport in India. The country has been hugely successful in all forms of the game, winning both One Day Internationals and 20/20 world tournaments, as well as holding the n [..] > read more

Volunteering in India

Published on 2012-03-08 10:14:57

For India Week, volunteer Sina Rohani describes his experiences of working with children in India. "After 5 months in India I wish to share with you some of the experiences from my voluntary service at the Baha'i Rabbani School. I highly recommend all of you to get out of your comfort zone and offer the skills, ideas and energy you have to enrich the lives of others. The majority of the Indian population will never leave India and in some cases their own town, so when a foreigner comes to their [..] > read more

Indian Tea Tasting: Mango

Published on 2012-03-08 09:33:27

For India Week, we will be trying a different blend of Indian Tea every day of the week and giving our own opinions of it, as well as a little of the history. Today's tea is Mango. We've gone a little off-piste for Day Four of our tea-tasting week. For we've gone for a fruit tea (gasp)! To be more precise we're having mango tea, which is basically a blend of black teas from India and Sri Lanka which is then flavoured with natural mango oil. read more > read more

Crafted to Care– Indian Palm Crafts

Published on 2012-03-08 09:22:04

As part of India Week, writer Preena Deepak champions the history, tradition and skill behind Indian palm crafts. "Indians' association with naturally occurring products is an ancient one and also the basis of India's enormously varied handicraft industry. Using substances found in their environment, Indians have excelled in creating exquisite products. Right from household utensils to ornaments and finery, Indian crafts have stood out for their uniqueness as they are sourced from nature. Trad [..] > read more

Indian Lunch Review Day 4: Chana Dabalroti

Published on 2012-03-08 07:37:34

As part of India Week, we are trying a different Indian dish for lunch every day this week. Each day we will be eating something from the menu at Masala Zone and will be reviewing it for you. Today's dish is Chana Dabalroti. For Day 4 of the most curry-tastic week ever, we had Chana Dabalroti on the lunch menu. This was the first dish of the week where we didn't really know what to expect. It had been described as a curried sandwich, but other than that, we went in pretty blind. read more > read more

Indian Religion and Temples

Published on 2012-03-08 06:20:00

As part of India Week, seasoned traveller Aryan Stanley takes a light hearted look at India and describes his experiences of the religion, spirituality and temples of the country. "India is a big place. It is a vast nation full of history and culture, a heavily populated mass of Asia teeming with over 1.2 billion people from all walks of life, whose sprawling land is alive with sights, noises, tastes, and smells (some less agreeable than others). It is a chunk of Earth wholly distinct from the s [..] > read more

My Time Studying in India

Published on 2012-03-08 05:51:24

As part of India Week, Medicine student Somasundaram Rajasundaram describes their experiences of living and studying at Manipal University in India. "It was early September of 2009 when I finally received my tickets from the government of Seychelles. I was to leave for India in a week to study Medicine at Manipal University (above). Although I'm of Indian origin, it didn't help much in the initial phase of settling down. The first thing that hits you in India is the general state of pollution, d [..] > read more

Happy Holi: The Festival of Colours

Published on 2012-03-08 05:08:27

Today in India, people are celebrating what is probably the most colourful festival in the world- Holi. Indeed, the festival, which marks the beginning of Spring has even taken on the name the Festival of Colours. Though traditionally a Hindu festival, the sheer fun of it attracts Indians of all religions, and huge numbers of tourists, to join the celebrations each year. Large crowds gather throughout the country before people begin to hurl gulal (coloured powder) around, roaming the streets and [..] > read more

Yoga Adventures in India

Published on 2012-03-08 04:24:08

As part of India Week we are celebrating Indian Culture, Tradition and Life today. Here yoga instructor Adam Olivestone describes his amazing experiences of studying yoga in India. "India had always been one of those places that was on my list of ‘must-go-there-one-day' but honestly speaking, the fact that it's not known as being the easiest place to travel in, to put it mildly, as well as the guarantee from nearly everyone I'd met who'd been there - ‘If you go to India you WILL get sick', [..] > read more

The Cobra Foundation

Published on 2012-03-07 10:45:14

Chairman of the Cobra Foundation, Patrick Shervington MBE, explains the work of this charity that has deep roots in both the UK and India. "In 2005, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Cobra Beer Limited, Karan Bilimoria, founder of the company, resolved to form a charitable trust. Its objectives are defined as follows: Cobra Foundation is an independent charity, registered in the United Kingdom, providing health, education and community support for young people in South [..] > read more

Indian Tea Tasting: Bombay Chai

Published on 2012-03-07 10:15:51

For India Week, we will be trying a different blend of Indian Tea every day of the week and giving our own opinions of it, as well as a little of the history. Today's tea is Bombay Chai. Day Three of our little journey through Indian teas has brought us to Bombay Chai. Bombay Chai is a little more complicated than the Darjeeling and Assam of the first two days of the week. Instead of coming from just a single type of tea plant, it is a blend of black teas (yesterday's Assam included), which is t [..] > read more

Lord Bilimoria Talk at TedxOxbridge

Published on 2012-03-07 09:25:09

As part of India Week, we are looking at one of the most successful Indian businessmen in the UK, the founder of Cobra Beer, Lord Bilimoria. Lord Karan Bilimoria was born in Hyderabad in India before coming to Britain to study Law at Cambridge. After graduating in 1988, he found that his cultural heritage helped him to see an opportunity for a business venture. He saw a gap in the beer market. For people who enjoyed the refreshing taste of lager with curry, but found that traditional ones were [..] > read more

Indian Lunch Review Day 3: Biryani

Published on 2012-03-07 08:35:12

As part of India Week, we are trying a different Indian dish for lunch every day this week. Each day we will be eating something from the menu at Masala Zone and will be reviewing it for you. Today's dish is Biryani. So, we enter Day Three of our attempts to try every Indian dish known to man (or at least five of them anyway), and up today is Biryani. Expectations were high after two cracking lunches on Monday and Tuesday, so the dish had a lot to live up to. read more > read more

My Experiences of Working in Mumbai

Published on 2012-03-07 05:58:16

As part of India Week, Alex Hayim, a chartered surveyor, describes his experiences of working in real estate in India. "...and so after years of selling UK real estate to the next big fund or property company I decided that it was time to get out of the comfort zone and head East. I had always been drawn to India - perhaps in part due to my historic family connections and in part the sheer vibrancy and scale of the place. India was being discussed as the next big thing behind China and I wanted [..] > read more

Delhi at a Glance

Published on 2012-03-07 05:50:05

As part of India Week, Aleksandra Gracjasz, a student at the University of York, describes her experiences of the second biggest city in India- Delhi. "One of the best places to get lost in India is without a doubt its former capital. Delhi covers more than a thousand km2 and is the second largest metropolis by population in India, right after Mumbai. With its great historical monuments, web of narrow, winding, noisy alleys and modern, outstanding buildings, Delhi provides an unforgettable expe [..] > read more

Indian Business: Facts and People

Published on 2012-03-07 04:24:28

For India Week, we are focussing on the business and cities of India today. To introduce the subject, here we take a look at some interesting facts about business, politics and travel in India. read more > read more

Indian Tea Tasting: Assam

Published on 2012-03-06 09:30:49

For India Week, we will be trying a different blend of Indian Tea every day of the week and giving our own opinions of it, as well as a little of the history. Today's tea is Assam. We are on to Day 2 of our journey through the teas of India and on to Assam. Often used within the blend of English Breakfast teas, it is a stronger, fuller flavour than the Darjeeling we had yesterday. Whether you prefer that or not is just a matter of taste- it has split the office in half. Unlike with the more subt [..] > read more

Dance in Indian Tradition and the 21st Century

Published on 2012-03-06 09:01:08

There is a strong history of dance in Indian tradition. For centuries dancing has played an important role in celebrations and religious festivals in India. However, it wasn't until the twentieth century and the advent of cinema that it was shown to the world. A Tradition of Dance It was the Indian film industry and ‘Bollywood' which suddenly put dance on the big screen. Song and dance are both absolutely integral to Indian cinema (far more so than anywhere else in the world) and this is show [..] > read more

Indian Lunch Review Day 2: Butter Chicken Curry

Published on 2012-03-06 07:35:14

As part of India Week, we are trying a different Indian dish for lunch every day this week. Each day we will be eating something from the menu at Masala Zone and will be reviewing it for you. Today's dish is butter chicken curry. After yesterday's mammoth meal, we were expecting good things on Day Two of our culinary adventure in to Indian cuisine. On the menu today was butter chicken curry (as modelled in our very arty photo above), and it certainly didn't disappoint. For £8.70 you can get Ind [..] > read more

An Interview With Comedian Inder Manocha

Published on 2012-03-06 05:32:04

As part of India Week we interviewed the brilliant comedian Inder Manocha about his heritage and how he got in to stand-up: Tell us about your Indian and British heritage? My parents are from India, although my mother's background is Iranian. I was born in London and have been to India once, to visit the Baha'i Lotus Temple in New Delhi. I have inherited more 'Indianness' than I probably realise. Even though I don't speak any of the languages, I feel very Indian sometimes: my views on family, t [..] > read more

Bollywood: Facts and History

Published on 2012-03-06 04:29:09

For India Week we are focusing on Indian Entertainment, Music and Film today. It is impossible to look at such a topic without looking at Bollywood. Bollywood IS Indian entertainment in many aspects. So if you don't know too much about India's Hollywood, then here is a short introduction for you. History and Style Bollywood is basically the informal name for the Hindi Film Industry based in Mumbai, which is one of the largest centres of film production in the world. Although it is the largest i [..] > read more

Indian Street Food

Published on 2012-03-05 10:49:56

As part of our focus on food today for India Week, restaurant chain Masala Zone describe authentic Indian street food and its ingredients. One of India's culinary glories is its comforting, seductive street food which offers a myriad of flavours. Almost every street corner is lined with mobile food vendors (restaurants-on-wheels) selling sumptuous snack delicacies. It is a way of life for people of all income groups, who relish the irresistible and rich tapestry of flavours, these snacks have t [..] > read more

Indian Tea Tasting: Darjeeling

Published on 2012-03-05 10:01:31

As everyone knows, us Brits love our Tea! But it is the Indians who are second to China in terms of production and consumption. Approximately 4% of India's national income is derived from its Tea Estates. In India, tea is very popular with a lot of milk and together with or without spices (If you've yet to try one, ask for a ‘Masala Chai' the next time you are in your local Indian restaurant). For India Week, we will be trying a different blend of Indian Tea every day of the week. First up, i [..] > read more

Indian Student Dish Recipes

Published on 2012-03-05 09:44:41

As part of India Week, Farida Allana, an Indian student living in the UK, gives her take on Indian versions of two British dishes with some brilliant recipes: read more > read more

My British Curry Experiences

Published on 2012-03-05 08:51:32

As part of India Week, ForeignStudents.com's very own David describes his experiences of eating Indian food in Britain and how the curry has become one of Britain's national dishes. I have been eating Indian food for as long as I can remember. A weekly 'curry' was common place in our household, my father having discovered the joys of eating the spiced cuisine at London's Durbar restaurant- one of London's oldest and finest Indian restaurants- when he came to London as a student in the 1950s. Th [..] > read more

Indian Lunch Review Day 1: Thali

Published on 2012-03-05 08:22:37

As part of India Week, we are trying a different Indian dish for lunch every day this week. Each day we will be eating something from the menu at Masala Zone and will be reviewing it for you. Today's dish is the Thali. For the first day of five we were looking forward to indulging ourselves on one of the most popular dishes in India; the thali. A thali is basically a collection of lots of smaller dishes all served together as one larger meal and is the most common way that Indians eat at home. T [..] > read more

The Delights of Indian Cuisine

Published on 2012-03-05 05:43:58

As part of India Week, Sam, owner of the Meghna Grill restaurants in St. John's Wood and Hampstead, describes the history and techniques behind Indian cuisine: Indian Food (or Khana as we know in Hindi/Urdu) consists of thousands of regional cuisines which date back centuries. The dishes are characterised by the extensive use of various Indian spices, such as Chilli Pepper, Black Mustard seeds, Cumin, Turmeric powder (which posseses antiseptic properties), Fenugreek, Ginger, Coriander, Garlic, F [..] > read more

Welcome to India Week…

Published on 2012-03-05 04:36:29

This week is no ordinary week. For, you see, all this week (5th-9th March 2012) here at ForeignStudents.com, we are celebrating India Week! For one week, we are focussing on everything Indian, from food and culture, to business and big cities. We have competitions, events, special blogs and famous guests. Each day we will focus on a different aspect of India and Indian life, with the following schedule: Monday: Food & DrinkTo kick the week off we will be looking at the amazing food and drink tha [..] > read more

Foreign Fridays Fact: Iceland

Published on 2012-03-02 09:45:02

As part of Foreign Fridays, we explore a different country each week through its most unusual, amusing and odd facts. If you want your country to appear, then simply get in contact with us either in the comments below or through Facebook or Twitter. This week it is the turn of the Iceland: On 1st March, Iceland celebrates Beer Day in celebration of the end of beer prohibition in 1989. When you think of prohibition, you probably think of the speakeasies and and gangsters of 1920's America. How [..] > read more

From a Big Fish in a Small Pond, to a Small Fish in the Sea

Published on 2012-03-02 06:07:07

I left the Seychelles feeling like a big fish in a small pond, and now I feel like a small fish in the sea. Studying abroad has made me independent, open minded but most of all, looking at the competition out there, more hard working than ever. As exams approach, I think of the end when I can hopefully call myself a law graduate. The usual reaction to the title can be depicted with a picture of a lawyer turning a man upside down and shaking him to empty his pockets of every penny. Nonetheless, t [..] > read more

A Trip to Wembley Stadium: England 2-3 Holland

Published on 2012-03-01 05:42:42

The Home of Football. It's a big name to live up to, especially with the England football team's woeful recent history. But, whilst the team may be struggling along without a permanent manager or captain, Wembley Stadium certainly does not disappoint. With Euro 2012 now just three months away and the England team dominating the football news in the last month, there was a sense of confusion, but also anticipation in the run up to the game with Holland last night. It was with this backdrop that [..] > read more

Isle of Wight: A Student Travel Guide

Published on 2012-02-29 04:31:45

One of the best things about living in the UK is how quick, easy and cheap it is to get around Britain and to mainland Europe. For short weekend breaks there are so many options it can be hard to decide where to go. To help you out we are creating a series of guides to places throughout Britain and Europe that are perfect for short holidays. If you have been anywhere exciting in Europe and want to write a short guide, then please get in contact with us. Here, ForeignStudents.com Editor Andy, des [..] > read more

Oscars 2012: Winners, Highlights and Best Dressed

Published on 2012-02-27 10:00:48

The movie awards season reached its grand finale last night, with the 84th Academy Awards, or as we know them, the Oscars. As an evening traditionally filled with huge stars, long speeches and few surprises, it didn't disappoint. The big winner was silent film The Artist, which took home Best Picture, Actor and Director. Predictably, Meryl Streep won Best Actress for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, meaning she joins an elite group of actors to have won three Oscars. The oth [..] > read more

Foreign Fridays Fact: Romania

Published on 2012-02-24 10:35:47

As part of Foreign Fridays, we explore a different country each week through its most unusual, amusing and odd facts. If you want your country to appear, then simply get in contact with us either in the comments below or through Facebook or Twitter. This week it is the turn of the Romania: On February 24th in Romania during the holiday of Dragobete, if you step over your partner's foot it is believed you will have a dominant role in the relationship! Recently, you may have had some romance as w [..] > read more

New England Football Kit Unveiled

Published on 2012-02-23 07:00:09

The kit the England football team will wear for Euro 2012 this summer has been unveiled to a mixed reception. According to kit makers Umbro, the new kit (seen above) is steeped in tradition and English history, taking inspiration from everything from the St George's flag, to the 1966 World Cup winning team. The shirt is the first ever to be purely white and red. The traditional blue badge has been replaced by a red one, therefore matching the colours of the country's flag. The shirt also sports [..] > read more

The Very Best University Memes

Published on 2012-02-22 06:32:46

A new craze is sweeping through British universities...the meme. A meme is an image with writing on it that people share for a joke on the internet. Every uni has those certain little things that everyone jokes about, and there are now dozens of Facebook groups just for that purpose. Universities from Warwick to UCL, and Man Met to Brunel have groups where students to create their own images with in jokes. We have rounded up the best of them for you below. Check them out and see if you recogniz [..] > read more

The Joy of Pancake Day: Fillings and Recipe

Published on 2012-02-21 04:40:18

For food lovers in the UK, today is a great day, up there with Christmas and Easter. For today is Shrove Tuesday, or as most people now call it: Pancake Day. Traditionally Shrove Tuesday has been the last day before Lent and therefore a last chance to eat before a time of fasting. However ever since pancakes were introduced into the celebrations, this has been taken to extreme measures. Pancakes are one of those foods that are so delicious that you carry on eating them even when you're full up. [..] > read more

Clash Between Boxers Haye and Chisora

Published on 2012-02-20 06:50:50

Two British fighters rocked the boxing world this weekend after a bare-knuckle fight broke out between them during a press conference. After former champion David Haye turned up as Dereck Chisora was being interviewed, tempers quickly flared before violence broke out. The Ugly Build Up The whole episode was worthy of an Oscar, and it gets a little complicated, so stay with me. Let's take Chisora first. He was in Germany last week for the biggest fight of his life, against Ukrainian Heavyweight [..] > read more

Foreign Fridays Fact: England

Published on 2012-02-17 09:34:38

As part of Foreign Fridays, we explore a different country each week through its most unusual, amusing and odd facts. If you want your country to appear, then simply get in contact with us either in the comments below or through Facebook or Twitter. This week it is the turn of the England: The world record number of people to simultaneously flip pancakes together is 890, set in Sheffield a week before Pancake Day in 2012. Tuesday next week is Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally a deeply religious da [..] > read more

EXCLUSIVE: Banksy vs Robbo Feud Renewed in Mayfair

Published on 2012-02-16 05:03:25

The long running feud between British graffiti artists Banksy and Robbo has been renewed on a wall in Mayfair. A thinly veiled threat from ‘Team Robbo' appeared yesterday just below a piece by Banksy we revealed 3 months ago that has been dubbed ‘Shop ‘Til You Drop'. The new scrawl appeared during the afternoon on Wednesday 15th February, some two storeys below the original Banksy (as the above picture shows). read more > read more

The Best Student Cities in the World

Published on 2012-02-15 05:50:32

Where do you think the best city to study is? Are certain places a student's paradise and others a student's hell? Well, a new survey hoping to answer those questions has placed London as the second best city in the world for students. Only Paris beat the UK capital after cities were judged on affordability, quality of life and the number and reputation of their universities. Higher Education organisation QS carried out the survey predominantly with international students in mind, with hundreds [..] > read more

The Weird and Wonderful Valentine's Day Traditions Throughout the World

Published on 2012-02-14 05:14:46

Across the world people are showing their love for one another today as part of Valentine's Day. Whilst here in Britain these days it is simply the case of couples buying each other chocolates and flowers and going for a romantic meal out, there are some slightly more unusual traditions in other cultures. Here we look at some of the best current and historical traditions enjoyed on Valentine's Day: Britain: Valentine's Day in the UK hasn't always been such a boring, commercialised celebration. T [..] > read more

The 2012 Baftas: Winners, Speeches and Stephen Fry

Published on 2012-02-13 08:31:06

With Stephen Fry hosting, the Baftas promised to be a charming, light-hearted and very British night of entertainment, and did not disappoint. The annual film and television awards were held last night at Covent Garden's Royal Opera House, and attracted some of the biggest names in cinema. Whilst the audience was littered with such stars as Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Meryl Streep, it was a silent, black and white French film which swept the awards. The Unexpected Film of the Year The film tha [..] > read more

Foreign Fridays Fact: South Korea

Published on 2012-02-10 10:35:28

As part of Foreign Fridays, we explore a different country each week through its most unusual, amusing and odd facts. If you want your country to appear, then simply get in contact with us either in the comments below or through Facebook or Twitter. This week it is the turn of the South Korea: During 'Black Day' on April 14th, what do women eat in South Koreaif their love life isn't going well? People around the world will be celebrating Valentine's day next week, February 14th marks a day in w [..] > read more

THE END IS NEAR...

Published on 2012-02-09 08:36:03

I see it! I see it! It's the finishing line. Three years has gone by so quickly. I feel like London has become my 'home away from home.' A bitter sweet moment as I think of returning to the Seychelles and leaving my life here behind. As the months draw near, every so often a tear rolls off my cheek as I think of this part of my life coming to an end. In 2009, it felt like I would be embarking on the longest journey of achievement ever and three years down the line, it does not feel long enough. [..] > read more

Exploring All Career Options In A Struggling Economy

Published on 2012-02-09 04:38:24

During the last few months, news headlines have been littered with bad news in regards to employment, regularly highlighting the historically high youth unemployment in the UK, which currently stands at 22%. Therefore, it is not surprising that some of this negativity has begun to filter down into the everyday concerns of young adults. With higher education costs increasing in the UK and a growing lack of faith in the education system amongst young people, the chances are opinions will only fall [..] > read more

Celebrating The Life and Work of Charles Dickens

Published on 2012-02-07 05:28:45

Tributes are being paid to the life and work of Charles Dickens on the 200th anniversary of the birth of the celebrated British author. Today the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will lay wreaths paying tribute to a British icon who captured a nation through his gripping literature. Dickens' novels characterise 19th century industrial Britain, with close attention to the inner workings of Victorian society and city life. Up until the present day, his books are read by audiences from a [..] > read more

Foreign Fridays Fact: USA

Published on 2012-02-03 10:07:36

As part of Foreign Fridays, we explore a different country each week through its most unusual, amusing and odd facts. If you want your country to appear, then simply get in contact with us either in the comments below or through Facebook or Twitter. This week it is the turn of the USA: During the weekend of the Super Bowl in 2012, it is estimated that 1.25 billion(!) chicken wings will be eaten in America. read more > read more

Round up of the Week (5-7-11)

Published on 2011-07-05 06:19:27

Every week we bring you a round up of all the student news from the past week, as well as the trends hitting the web at the moment. This week's includes criticisms of the student visa changes, a singing Finnish street band (pictured above) and search > read more

Macro Photography: How to Take Close-Up Photos

Published on 2011-07-04 06:40:33

Macro photography... anybody here know what that means? Correct - close-up photography! Looking at objects from close quarters opens up a whole new world. Remember when you were at school and your chemistry teacher gave you slides of crystals to look > read more

British Sport Goes Heavyweight

Published on 2011-07-01 05:23:55

Two giants of British sport will hopefully both be reaching the pinnacle of their careers this weekend as UK sport comes to the attention of the world. At Wimbledon Andy Murray is playing in the semi-finals today, whilst on Saturday night, boxer Davi > read more

British Sport Goes Heavyweight

Published on 2011-07-01 05:23:55

Public Sector Strikes Hit Britain

Published on 2011-06-30 06:39:42

One of the biggest Public Sector strikes in recent history has hit Britain today, with as many as 750,000 workers staging a 24-hour protest over changes to their pensions. Workers from schools, colleges, airports, ports, courts and prisons have all r > read more

Public Sector Strikes Hit Britain

Published on 2011-06-30 06:39:42

The National Archives

Published on 2011-06-29 09:13:26

Of the places where I conducted research in preparation for my undergraduate thesis, the National Archives in London significantly surpasses the rest in terms of resources, efficiency, and organization. Here you can find documents relevant to militar > read more

The National Archives

Published on 2011-06-29 09:13:26

Mud, Slam Poetry and Beyoncé: Glastonbury 2011

Published on 2011-06-28 06:20:57

On Monday afternoon I returned home covered in mud, sun burnt, eye-droopingly tired, blistered and euphoric. I had just spent the best part of a week at Glastonbury festival, watching performances from some of the biggest names in music, exploring hu > read more

Mud, Slam Poetry and Beyoncé: Glastonbury 2011

Published on 2011-06-28 06:20:57

Round up of the Week (27-6-11)

Published on 2011-06-27 05:08:18

Every week we bring you a round up of all the student news from the past week, as well as the trends hitting the web at the moment. This week's includes criticisms of university admissions and teacher strike action, a well as hand hackers and a great > read more

Round up of the Week (27-6-11)

Published on 2011-06-27 05:08:18

A Day in the Life of a Wimbledon Crowd Member

Published on 2011-06-24 04:48:38

With Wimbledon taking place at the moment we thought what better way to describe what it is really like than to describe to you a typical day for a member of the crowd at Wimbledon. So sit back, and enjoy our light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek diary of a > read more

A Day in the Life of a Wimbledon Crowd Member

Published on 2011-06-24 04:48:38

Party at Stonehenge!

Published on 2011-06-21 05:48:34

Thousands of revellers gathered at Stonehenge this morning to celebrate the longest day of the year. As part of an ancient tradition, 18,000 druids, hippies, pagans and tourists all travelled to the historic site to witness the sunrise at 4.43am that > read more

Party at Stonehenge!

Published on 2011-06-21 05:48:34

Wimbledon Fever Begins

Published on 2011-06-20 05:14:11

For the next fortnight Britain will be going tennis mad, as Wimbledon fever takes over the country. The tennis tournament, held in south west London, attracts all the very best players in the world, including Britain's main hope- Andy Murray. One of > read more

Wimbledon Fever Begins

Published on 2011-06-20 05:14:11

The Art of Photographing Women

Published on 2011-06-17 08:56:07

This week we're going to focus on photographing women! What, you might ask, is the difference between taking a good photo of a man and a woman? The answer is nothing really, except if you want to make the picture softer for a woman and stronger for a > read more

The Art of Photographing Women

Published on 2011-06-17 08:56:07

Total Lunar Eclipse

Published on 2011-06-16 06:45:49

The longest total lunar eclipse in 11 years has been wowing crowds throughout Europe, Africa Central Asia and Australia for the past 24 hours. Sky watchers saw the moon turn a bright red colour and become partially covered by shadow, before it was co > read more

Round up of the Week (15-6-11)

Published on 2011-06-15 05:57:36

A Beautiful Day in Cambridge

Published on 2011-06-14 10:13:03

A few months ago I participated in an International Students House Travel Club day trip to Cambridge. After a short minivan ride from London, our group of 13 international students arrived to a quaint little city dominated by gothic and red-brick uni > read more

Student Visa Cuts Reduced

Published on 2011-06-13 04:39:47

The government has announced that planned cuts in UK student visas will be far less stringent than first proposed. The British Home Secretary, Theresa May, revealed that the number of international students allowed in to the UK over the next 5 years > read more

Easy, Stunning Panoramic Photos

Published on 2011-06-10 04:00:27

This week we're going to look at one of the clever things you can do with your iPhone or iPad. Firstly, you need the inexpensive programme called You Gotta See This! Download it through the App Store. Once installed, it uses the iPad's built-in camer > read more

London 2012 Olympic Torch Unveiled

Published on 2011-06-09 05:51:28

The design for the London 2012 Olympic torch which will be carried throughout the UK next year has been unveiled. The golden cone will travel 8,000 miles over 70 days next summer, before arriving in London for the opening ceremony on 27th July. The t > read more

New £18,000-a-year Super-University

Published on 2011-06-07 05:41:18

A group of leading academics are preparing to launch a private college in London, with the aim of not only challenging Oxford and Cambridge, but making money whilst doing so. Fourteen professors, including celebrity biologist Richard Dawkins, and his > read more

Round up of the Week (6-6-11)

Published on 2011-06-06 09:19:27

Every week we bring you a round up of all the student news from the past week, as well as the trends hitting the web at the moment. This week's includes comic book degrees, an unanswerable question in an A-Level exam and Wayne Rooney's hair... read m > read more

Brighton: The UK Actually Has a Beach!

Published on 2011-06-03 06:48:25

If I could have named one thing about the UK that I was sure would definitely not in a million years impress me, it would have been its beaches. I was fortunate to grow up surrounded by beaches of warm deep blue Caribbean waters and the whitest, fine > read more

Round up of the Week (31-5-11)

Published on 2011-05-31 06:28:54

Every week we bring you a round up of all the student news from the past week, as well as the trends hitting the web at the moment. This week's includes the latest news on education cuts and stereotypes of the US states... read more > read more

The Art of Photographing People

Published on 2011-05-27 05:51:11

This week we are talking about people. Human nature is to be interested in others, hence the popularity of Facebook, magazines such as Hello and OK, television soaps and so on. Sit in a café and watch others all around you gazing, talking, eating, d > read more

Transatlantic Sister Bonds

Published on 2011-05-26 05:54:12

My younger sister is my only sibling. She is my baby, the one I named and the one with whom I shared a room for 11 years. Nobody knows me better than my sister and at her scarce 15 years of age, she advises me with more wisdom and confidence than any > read more

The UK Welcomes Barack Obama

Published on 2011-05-25 05:20:32

US President Barack Obama is currently in England on day three of his first UK state visit, and has already met the Queen, Prince William and David Cameron among many other top British figures. Mr. and Mrs. Obama arrived in Ireland on Monday and alth > read more

Cannes: Champagne and Controversy

Published on 2011-05-24 06:42:47

Cannes 2011 is widely held to be a classic vintage. It had a broad spectrum of satisfying cinema, stylistically eclectic and as culturally diverse as Cannes owes itself to be. But there is something entertainingly aristocratic and arbitrary about Can > read more

Round up of the Week (23-5-11)

Published on 2011-05-23 09:53:34

Every Monday we bring you a round up of all the student news from the past week, as well as the trends hitting the web at the moment. This week’s includes abuse of the student visa system, the mystery footballer (sneakily disguised above) and real > read more

"The Essence of Good Photography"

Published on 2011-05-20 08:46:15

Hi there. My name is Trevor and I am a professional fashion photographer. Often I use 'ordinary' people (as distinct from professional models) for my photos and over the next few weeks you'll see some of the results. I'll be giving you some tips for > read more

Cannes: The Story of a Young Filmmaker

Published on 2011-05-19 10:58:29

At last year's Cannes festival, our guest film correspondent, Séamas McSwiney, met a young filmmaker called Wanuri Kahiu (pictured above) with an inspirational story. The video below is of an interview he did with her and gi > read more

Massive Fire Breaks Out in Byker, Newcastle Scrapyard

Published on 2011-05-19 07:11:20

Early this afternoon, a fire broke out in Newcastle in the North East of England, and whilst early reports suggested it was at a Northumbria University building, it was quickly revealed that it started in a scrap yard in an area called Byker. &n > read more

I Finally Amsterdammed

Published on 2011-05-18 05:49:37

Last month I left London on an easyJet flight, checked in at Abba Hotel, left my carry-on in my assigned room, took out my Nikon and I was ready to go. Cultivated by a vast collection of the most colorful stories, my imagination informed me I had jus > read more

Cannes: Hollywood Glamour and Persian Drama

Published on 2011-05-17 09:59:20

Angelina Jolie plays the Tigress’ voice in the soon to be released Kung Fu Panda 2 and she showed up on Friday to dazzle the fans and promote the movie. Her husband Brad Pitt will make the journey this evening as he plays a lead role in Terence Mal > read more

Latest UK University Rankings Released

Published on 2011-05-17 07:23:23

The Guardian newspaper today released its 2012 UK university league tables, placing Cambridge in top spot for the first time in six years. Cambridge (pictured above) pipped Oxford to first place, with St. Andrews, LSE and UCL making up the rest > read more

Jedward and Gnome Fairies: Eurovision 2011

Published on 2011-05-16 05:33:15

Saturday saw the return of the annual festival of terrible music that is the Eurovision Song Contest. And it certainly didn’t disappoint. In the closest contest for years, Azerbaijan came out on top, with their song ‘Running Scared’ by duet 'El > read more

Cannes Femmes Cineastes

Published on 2011-05-13 05:35:28

Film is often criticised for being a man’s game; women get a look-in as long as they are lookers to be looked at and objectified, adding texture and focus to the man's role and the director’s gaze. The Cannes 2011 poster (as seen here) seems to r > read more

Cannes 2011 Film Festival: Day 1

Published on 2011-05-11 10:15:36

Séamas McSwiney is our guest film correspondent and is currently reporting for us directly from Cannes. He has decades of experience in film journalism, with work published in some top international publications. For t > read more

The Future for International Students in the UK

Published on 2011-05-10 09:15:57

Universities UK, the top representative body for higher education in the UK, today moved to dismiss a number of misconceptions about the visa and tuition fee changes being introduced in Britain. Foreign Students went to find out more. The President o > read more

Free-Falling on LSE

Published on 2011-05-09 05:40:19

When I received the admissions letter in 2005, Harvard was already a familiar place. Even before I applied, I had visited the university, checked out the campus party scene, attended information sessions, met my admissions officer, and gotten involve > read more

Our iPad Winner Revealed!

Published on 2011-05-06 09:40:00

After two months of entries flooding in, we can finally reveal the winner of the grand prize in our iPad 2 competition. Everyone who registered with the Foreign Students site during March and April was entered into a free prize draw to celebrate the > read more

Global Medicine Course Rankings Released

Published on 2011-05-04 04:54:03

A new global ranking table of medicine courses places British universities among the very best. Cambridge comes second and Oxford fourth on the list published by QS (a higher education company), whilst Imperial takes ninth. However, it is US schools > read more

Getting Smart about Money: The Student Budget

Published on 2011-04-28 05:39:20

If you are considering London as a study-abroad destination, be prepared for a high cost of living that does not stop rising. Since London's soaring prices will affect every aspect of your lifestyle, it is a good idea to plan a budget and maximize sa > read more

Royal Wedding Crowd Already Growing

Published on 2011-04-27 09:40:40

A crowd of royal wedding fans started gathering outside Westminster Abbey last night, a full two and a half days (!) before the event. Ranging from small children to pensioners, the committed Royalists were dressed in their finest British c > read more

Your Plans for the Royal Wedding

Published on 2011-04-26 05:48:25

It is the wedding of the decade on Friday and what better place to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton get married than in London. Whether you plan to join the millions hoping to catch a glimpse of the couple in real life or if you simply want to > read more

Extend Study Allowance by £1200 for FREE with CurrencyFair

Published on 2011-04-21 08:26:02

Fact - We, as foreign students, cost our parents money studying abroad. Accommodation and tuition fees are costly, must have study books need to be bought and food is essential, which translates to, there is shopping to be done, fine dining to enjoy > read more

The Kate Middleton Jelly Bean

Published on 2011-04-21 05:40:27

A British man who found a jelly bean that looks (sort of) like Kate Middleton is selling it for an expected £500. In a turn of events that shows quite how mad the world is more than anything else, the man- Wesley Hosie- has gained internet fame with > read more

Shine! International Student Awards Winner Announced

Published on 2011-04-19 09:47:52

Last Wednesday, the UK’s brightest and best international students gathered in London for the Shine! 2011 International Student Awards ceremony. Every year the Shine! Awards celebrate international students and what they bring to the UK. Rather th > read more

The Best Place to Stay in London

Published on 2011-04-18 06:19:04

Every full-time student and professional trainee can become a member of International Student House (or ISH for short), the amazing residential hall in the centre of London that I am proud to call home. However, ISH is much more than a residence. It > read more

What To Do in London this Weekend (15-4-11)

Published on 2011-04-15 09:25:38

Every Friday we reveal all the very best things to keep you entertained this weekend . Whether you are staying in, or going out, have a shoestring budget or are feeling extravagant, there is something for everyone. Staying In TV Th > read more

Bruges: A Student Travel Guide

Published on 2011-04-14 07:20:01

One of the best things about living in the UK is how quick, easy and cheap it is to get to mainland Europe. For short weekend breaks there are so many options it can be hard to decide where to go. To help you out we are creating a series of guides to > read more

Thinking of Japan

Published on 2011-04-12 05:39:03

Amid growing concerns for the safety and well-being of the Japanese people who have been affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami; the world is reacting by seeking to reach out to all those living in the wake of such a horrific natural dis > read more

My Relationship with London

Published on 2011-04-11 05:36:49

Someone recently shared with me an electronic copy of A Baseball Game in London and other Exaggerated Chronicles, a short book written by a fellow Cuban who spent a few years in London completing a PhD. The Cuban literary magazine Cubaliteraria had i > read more

What To Do in London this Weekend

Published on 2011-04-08 10:02:36

TED Talks - Chade-Meng Tan: Everyday compassion at Google

Published on 2011-04-06 06:40:56

Google's head of personal growth Chade-Meng Tan shares interesting insights into compassion, and his thoughts on the relationship it has with happiness. Beyond personal development and adopting a world-embracing view, this lecture looks at how eve > read more

The Horribly Terrifying but Ultimately Successful Search for Housing

Published on 2011-04-04 03:50:26

I had been warned and I confirmed it: looking for accommodation is the one nightmare that foreign students will have to face before they can settle into the otherwise wonderfully student-friendly city of London. Fortunately, I had friends in London t > read more

Royal Wedding to be Superhero Themed

Published on 2011-04-01 04:48:53

It was announced today that Prince William and Kate Middleton are taking the unusual step of making their upcoming wedding superhero themed. The happy couple are both big fans of comic books and it is expected that guests will not be allowed entry in > read more

Study in London but Where?

Published on 2011-03-31 03:38:03

As the hub of the UK, London is an unparalleled environment in which to live and study. It is a centre for government and law, Europe’s leading financial market and a style setting centre of cultural life. As a student in London, you can enjoy a un > read more

New Post-Study Visa Rules Explained

Published on 2011-03-30 06:29:29

You have probably heard that new visa regulations were announced last week by the British Home Secretary, Theresa May. If you are already studying in the UK and hope to stay here to work after university then you may understandably be worried about t > read more

Aircraft Carrier Put Up For Auction

Published on 2011-03-29 10:10:47

For sale: aircraft carrier. 25 years old but only one previous owner. £2 million or nearest offer. This is how a British Navy advert could read after one of their aircraft carrier ships has been put up for auction. After being decommissioned two wee > read more

LSE: The Libya School of Economics

Published on 2011-03-28 08:25:03

The fact that LSE professors (including former LSE director Sir Howard Davies) formally advised the Libyan government of Muammar Gaddafi and received thousands of pounds in research grants as compensation did not come as a big surprise to me. Many a > read more

Fans Go Mad for the iPad 2 Launch

Published on 2011-03-25 09:03:51

Today is a very special day for some people in Britain. It is one of the few days of the year when Apple iPad fans can truly show their love for the gadget. For today, at 5pm, the iPad 2 is being launched in the UK. Outside the Regent Street > read more

Video Blog - Introducing Valeria

Published on 2011-03-23 07:28:27

The first video blog in a series which features Valeria Puig, a young film-maker from Uruguay who has studied in the UK and is currently working in London. If you would like to ask her any questions please do so in the comments section below. > read more

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