Overseas

Time out

West Belfast: political trail Northern Ireland might be best known for The Troubles, as the conflict became known, but, since the ceasefires, the area has blossomed with a new self-confidence. Nowhere is this truer than in Belfast, fast becoming a must-visit destination. The West Belfast and Shankhill Arts and Heritage Trail takes in the city’s two communities – broadly Protestant and Catholic – and gives visitors a taste of their shared history, from the potato famine of the mid-19th century to today. See visitbelfast.com for more details.

Inside Overseas

Thaila Zucchi: Big Brother contestant on her acting career

Thursday, 16 August 2007

You're Italian-English aren't you?

Freshers' week: settle in, make friends and have fun

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Clubs & societies: try something new!

10 hot survival tips for student life in the UK

Thursday, 16 August 2007

1. Check if you need to register

Studying in the UK: your questions answered

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Coming to the UK to study? Most international students have a lot of questions. Isobel Hume, head of international marketing at Brunel University and Patricia Norman, international office manager at the University of Central Lancashire, are here to answer them.

Arrange your student accommodation early to avoid disappointment

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Coming to the UK to study can be both exciting and daunting; one of the things which will help you feel secure about your new life is having a comfort zone that you can call home. The following information should help you through the maze of student accommodation options and show you how to secure a place in your housing of choice.