Life can be tough for international students…
Moving away from home to a brand new city can be a daunting prospect, so arriving to a warm welcome is paramount. Image that feeling multiplied and sprinkle in a culture shock and you’re going some way to understand how international students can feel when moving to the UK from their home land.
This year, Newcastle University welcomed its international students with a sky high light show, ending in a firework display. As far as welcomes go, that’s pretty spectacular. It is no wonder then that the heights reached by the sparkles are mirrored by soaring scores in the university’s international student satisfaction surveys.
Around the city, flags fly ensuring students will feel right at home after stepping off the plane. From the Asian cuisine of Chinatown and Newcastle’s Chinese New Year celebrations to lively Irish bars, it’s a real cosmopolitan mixing pot.
Newcastle International Airport also operates domestic and international flights across the world, making Newcastle not only a central hub but a highly convenient destination for students looking to expand their horizons with travel.
All this is well and good, but thoughts of home can dim even the most dazzling sights like Newcastle’s.
When this happens, a comfortable living space can help make all the difference. International students can forget cramped accommodation and discover Week2Week Apartments. We provide a spacious home-from-home catering for every need. As a bonus, we are located in the city centre, so there’s no missing a beat of the action.
Of course, being so far from home can make those rare visits from family even more important than usual. And just like you, why should the family settle for pokey rooms when visiting the north east of England?
Staying together as a family is massively important and we know how vital it can be to international students – something we put a big focus on at our recent International Students Week exhibition. With a fully serviced apartment, the amenities included in each and every apartment allow you to cook and stay together as if it were the family home.
