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Are you an international student in the UK? Do you have a thousand and one questions? Then you’ve come to the right place! Hear international students share their experiences and stories on what it’s REALLY like to study in the UK, and get handy hacks fro

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    READY: Legal Surgery: Can I get married on a Student visa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 15:59 Transcription Available


    When you spend 3 or more years at university meeting new people, you might JUST find the one!! But then what? Does your relationship have an expiry date that coincides with your visa!?   Find out in this podcast with our visa expert.To get a FREE 30-minute consultation with Cranbrook Legal and a student discount if you choose to hire them subscribe to the GB Mag: Survival Service.If you like this podcast, subscribe via Apple, Google or Spotify and stay in touch via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Jobs for CarrieLike the soundbite but don't think 'The Unsettling Baby' works as a byline. Can you think of an alternative or suggest something we can have there as a permanent fixture.  Then please go ahead and generate the soundbite in the three sizes.

    READY: How to get an internship

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 32:49 Transcription Available


    If you're not getting anywhere with securing an internship then dive into this podcast to get practical tips from a career coach - who knows all too well the common mistakes students make! And be inspired by how one international student turned her internship into a job!If you like this podcast, subscribe via Apple, Google or Spotify and stay in touch via Instagram. Facebook and  Twitter.

    What the h*ck is Freshers?

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 23:50 Transcription Available


    The academic year at a UK university is kicked off by something called "Fresher's Week", and in this podcast you'll learn what the h*ck it is, and why it's the place to be to get LOTS of free stuff, meet new people and join student societies.If you like this podcast, subscribe via Apple, Google or Spotify and stay in touch via Instagram. Facebook and  Twitter.

    Student Story: Escaping Afghanistan to Study in the UK

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later May 11, 2022 29:09


    Listen to the incredibly brave Naimat speak emotionally about how he and his family escaped from Afghanistan, after the rise of the Taliban in August 2021, to start a  new life in the UK, as a Chevening Scholar, and how he intends to use his education to save his beloved Afghanistan.Warning: Naimat talks about scenes of death. If this is something you may find distressing, we suggest you miss this episode. If you like this podcast be sure to subscribe via Apple, Google or Spotify. 

    Legal Surgery: How to apply for the Graduate visa?

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 10:32


    Want to stay in the UK after your studies? Well, you can with the Graduate visa! And in this podcast, we'll explain how to apply for it, how long it lasts,  how much it costs, and who qualifies for it.  And the best bit is that our immigration guru, Amer Zaman from  Cranbrook Legal, will explain everything you need to know in 10 minutes! To get a FREE 30-minute consultation with Cranbrook Legal and a student discount if you choose to hire them subscribe to the GB Mag: Survival Service.If you like this podcast, subscribe via Apple, Google or Spotify and stay in touch  via  Instagram. Facebook and  Twitter.

    How to write a British CV

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 37:47 Transcription Available


    Writing a CV (otherwise known as a 'resume') can be tricky, especially when different countries have different requirements! In this episode, Vrinda shares her tips on tailoring your CV so it appeals to British employers and we talk with Career Coach, Bianca,  about the common mistakes international students make on their CVs.If you like this podcast, subscribe via Apple, Google or Spotify and stay in touch via Instagram. Facebook and  Twitter.

    How do I get a job in the UK?

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 35:22


    This podcast is a MUST listen if you want to get a job in the UK after you graduate or part time work to help you fund your studies. You'll get tips from a career coach and an international student who shares how she got part time work even before she arrived in the UK!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

    How do I avoid exam stress?

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 40:06


    Exams, why do they exist?!  But unfortunately, they do and they are painful. Thankfully, in this podcast, we share things you should do and things you should absolutely NOT do to get through your exams without having a nervous breakdown.  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

    How to apply for the GREAT scholarship?

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 29:57


    If you're looking for a scholarship to study at a UK university, then dive into this podcast to learn about the GREAT scholarship.  Find out when to apply, who can apply, what expenses are covered and how to improve your chances of bagging the 'great'  scholarship!

    How to choose the RIGHT university

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 38:37


    Fancy studying in the UK? But have no idea how to choose the RIGHT university. Don't panic, in this podcast we're joined by Rob Young, from the UK Council for International Student Affairs, who will expertly guide you through the do's and don'ts of choosing a university that will be a good fit for you - and his top tip is DON'T rely on the university rankings!  

    Oops! I chose the wrong degree

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 50:11


    In this podcast episode, international student Carolina describes how she ditched studying neuroscience to pursue her passion playing the cello. Listen as she explains why it was scary, but ultimately the best decision she has ever made!The episode ends with advice from Courteney from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), on how they help students who want to change their course.

    UK dating scene - explained

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 45:29


    If you're wanting to pick up a British girlfriend or boyfriend as well as your degree, dive into this episode to learn all about the UK dating scene. Hear international student, Su Shien, and home student, Greg, exchange hilarious dating stories and all the important dos and don'ts!

    What to do when you get sick

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 40:05


    We get how overwhelming it can be to get sick in a foreign country. What numbers should you call? Where should you go? Who should you talk to? And what on earth is a GP?In this podcast international student, Su Shien Ng, answer these questions, shares her tips and tells you  why you DON'T need to bring a suitcase full of medicine!

    Christmas the British way!

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 44:56


     This week join international student Marta in conversation with home student Cassidy, as they discuss the most important festival in the UK - Christmas!!!It's a must-listen whether you're moving to the UK, will be here for your first ever Christmas, or for anyone who still has unanswered questions about the many weird and wacky Christmas traditions we Brits have.

    Being vegan on a budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 41:15


    Are you a student thinking of becoming a vegan? Or maybe you have recently taken the plunge and are struggling  to make it work on your student budget or lacking some culinary inspiration? Fear not  because international student Sharvani and home student Emma spill the beans on being vegan on a budget.

    What NOT to pack

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 27:40


     Wondering if you need to bring your own duvet when you move to the UK? SPOILER ALERT: you don't!Unless you want to arrive with everything but the kitchen sink, take our advice. In this episode, international student Marta (who definitely over-prepared somewhat) guides you through what to bring and what NOT to bring. 

    What the h*ck is Culture Shock?

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 32:32


     Are you EVER going to get used to all the strange things Brits do?! The weather! Strange currency! Strange food and even stranger accents! Feeling overwhelmed by it all? Fear not - you're just experiencing culture shock! Something every international student faces!!!Join international student Olivia as she tells just how confusing she found life in the UK upon arrival. From learning to board a bus to embracing the Scottish accent and slang, she's got lots of advice to share so be sure to tune into this podcast!  

    How to SURVIVE a British winter

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 37:20


     Let's get real, British winters can be brutal. They are dark, wet and oh so COLD.  In this episode, international student Sharvani shares stories of surviving her first British winter.  Enjoy laugh out loud moments, such as how she learnt to dress herself for winter - the British way! And get advice from locals, Sophie and Cassidy, who share tips and tricks to keep warm, upbeat and even have fun! 

    Ep 00: Welcome to GB MAG CHATS!

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 1:11


    Are you an international student in the UK? Do you have a thousand and one questions? Then you've come to the right place!Hear international students share their experiences and stories on what it's REALLY like to study in the UK and get advice from experts that will help you from pre-arrival to graduation.  Grab a cuppa and tune in every week to get your questions answered!

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