Lifestyle UK

My Friend Tells Me...
Neil Maynard, International Officer at the University of Sunderland answers the questions of a group of students from China who are considering studying in the United Kingdom.

Why Britain is Tops for Tourists
It is hardly surprising that the visitors keep coming to the UK. With its colourful history, heritage and traditions - ranging from the Lord Mayor's Show in London to kilted pipers in Scotland - combined with trend-setting architecture, music, cuisine and design, Britain has risen to fifth in the world tourism league.

The Experience of Travelling and Learning
When travelling in other countries, we expect to meet different people, see different sights and do different things. However, the most valuable learning that comes from travel is not that we are different, but that we share so many common needs and feelings.

Welcome to Wales
The 2.8 million inhabitants of Wales are justifiably proud of their nationality. And as they begin life in the new millennium, they do so in the knowledge that, for many reasons, 1999 was a great year for this small country.

Lifestyle UK The UK is one of the worlds most exciting places to study. Making a wise choice begins with thinking about your reasons for going to college in general, and the United Kingdom in particular. To help you in your quest, the following sections contain articles that offer advice and information on non course related matters:
Money Matters	General Articles of Interest
UK Scholarships Every year hundreds of international students rely on Scholarships awarded by the British Government to help them study in the UK. Whilst competition is fierce for certain scholarships, as long as students are eligible - subject to the set criteria - the British council encourages them to apply. Renting Accommodation Renting accommodation can be a difficult and frustrating experience, but with some forward planning and advice, the task of finding somewhere to live in another country can be made a lot easier. Sources of Funding for international students British university education continues to offer good value for money – the quality of teaching is high, as is the international status of British qualifications. Some students who come to study in the UK pay for their courses privately, but study can be costly and many students need to apply for scholarships or grants. The British government and other UK organisations provide a number of scholarships and awards to help international students to study in the UK. Can I Work whilst I am a Student? Many overseas students think that they can boost their finance by working whilst they are studying. Although the extra income from part-time jobs in semester-time and temporary jobs in vacation is always welcome, it might be illegal for you to take employment whilst you are a student.	My Friend Tells Me... Neil Maynard, International Officer at the University of Sunderland answers the questions of a group of students from China who are considering studying in the United Kingdom. Why Britain is Tops for Tourists It is hardly surprising that the visitors keep coming to the UK. With its colourful history, heritage and traditions - ranging from the Lord Mayor's Show in London to kilted pipers in Scotland - combined with trend-setting architecture, music, cuisine and design, Britain has risen to fifth in the world tourism league. The Experience of Travelling and Learning When travelling in other countries, we expect to meet different people, see different sights and do different things. However, the most valuable learning that comes from travel is not that we are different, but that we share so many common needs and feelings. Welcome to Wales The 2.8 million inhabitants of Wales are justifiably proud of their nationality. And as they begin life in the new millennium, they do so in the knowledge that, for many reasons, 1999 was a great year for this small country.