Planning to study at a world-renowned university? In countries like the United Kingdom, you can get so much more than a formal academic education. Use the tips below to make your student life in the UK a chance for new experiences and to grow with the world around you.
Start by booking your IELTS test so you can apply to study at a university in the UK. IELTS is accepted by institutions across the country, making it the ideal English test for anyone looking to get an education in the UK.
Week 1 of UK student life: make a new friend
Moving into your accommodation, finding your way around the city and around campus will become more manageable when you have a friend. Use your first week as an international student in the UK to make a new friend in your classes or at your accommodation so you can support each other.
Month 1 of student life: try a new dish
Cities in the UK are so multicultural, you can taste food from all over the world if you explore. Learn to make a traditional English breakfast in your new home, head out for fish and chips for lunch and try cuisines from countries like Lebanon and Italy for dinner.
If your accommodation allows it, invite the friends you make from other countries over to take turns making and sharing traditional meals. This is a great way to bond, save money on eating out and experience a taste of a different cultures. IELTS assesses your English Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading Skills, making it the ideal test to help improve your confidence before you study abroad.
Year 1 of UK student life: discover the landscape
During school holidays, there are many beautiful sites to see and activities to try, even for students on a budget. Take the tube to Leeds Castle if you’re studying in London or enjoy the beautiful fresh air of Bath. Areas like Yorkshire Dales and the Seven Sisters in Sussex offer spectacular views.
Public transport in the UK makes it easy to get around so all you need to do is plan your route and your budget before you head out. Our IELTS practice tests not only prepare test takers to get their required band score for the Speaking section, it’s also great practice for communicating with new people you meet while studying abroad.
Your years as a student could be the best time of your life and no-one prepares you like we do! Book your IELTS test with the British Council and achieve your goals abroad.