Accommodation Blog

Can international students lease a car in the USA? Yes, but the process is a bit complicated. As an international student, you're going to need several key pieces of information including a drivers license and a valid passport. You'll als...

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Can international students drive for Uber in the US? This is a common question, with a complicated answer. The best answer is no -- most students cannot drive for Uber under the terms of their international student arrangement.It's easy to...

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Questions about the 1098 t for international students? You've come to the right place. This IRS form is the source of many international student questions and we'll try to answer them all here.The first (and most common) question we get is:...

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Overpacking is a mistake that every single Fresher makes. No matter how organised and efficient you are, you're certain to bring way too much stuff to uni; stuff that you don't need and won't ever use.It's an easy mistake to make, as no one...

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The Ultimate Gatwick Airport GuideLondon is one of the most popular cities in the world for international students. Arriving in London can be a very daunting experience. Thus, 'Getting to London' is a series of blogs that expand on the gene...

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Travel Essentials: Foreign Currency The second blog in our 'Travel Essentials' series is about exchanging foreign currency. Study abroad students have many things to organise before their trip. Buying currency can often times be left to...

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The first blog in our 'Travel Essentials' series is about Travel Insurance. Many students still don't buy travel insurance. Some don't believe they need it! Many think… 'It will never happen to me!' Some think buying a policy is complex a...

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London is one of the most popular cities in the world for international students, and because of this, we have decided to write a series of blogs expanding on the general sections covered in our London City Guide. The first blog in the seri...

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Here are a few pieces of advice based upon my own personal experiences when renting an apartment through a letting agency. I hope they will be helpful, in particular, to international students when renting accommodation in the UK.1. Check f...

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