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Final International Welcome Programme

28th Oct 2026 | 1:00pm

Final International Welcome Programme

Don't miss this recap of all things International!

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Arriving in the UK

The countdown is on...

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First Year Diaries: Medicine Student Dian

On seeking support and finding friendship

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First Year Diaries: Pharmacology Student Roxy

From Myanmar to Mile End

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First Year Diaries: Chemical Engineering, Hester

Surviving and thriving as an under-18 (Young Person)

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First Year Diaries: Law Student Aarushi

From India to IKEA (and beyond!)

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First Year Diaries: Law Student Muharram

On new friends, new ideas and new rhythms

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First Year Diaries: Senior Status Law, Priyan

On experiences old and new

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Be aware of fraudsters!

Fraud prevention for International Students

Packing

Nysa's What To Pack

What I packed when moving to London from India

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First Year Diaries: Finance Student Nysa

On following dreams and maintaining high standards

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First Year Diaries: Law Student Deema

On the missteps it takes to find your path

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First Year Diaries: Law Student Aiman

On IKEA hotdogs, halal food and finding your true self

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First Year Diaries: Business Student Hetvi

Highs, lows and the drive to keep going

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Suryansh's What To Pack

What I packed for life in the UK as a student from India

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First Year Diaries: Astrophysics Student Suryansh

From India to London and beyond

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Moving to London? Don't Make This One Mistake!

Our best piece of advice for international students

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International students: What to bring to uni

Soon you will be making the big move from home to Queen Mary

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What to expect from UK Life

It's not all tea and crumpets!

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Communal Life in Queen Mary Halls

Fredrick's experience

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How to handle culture shock

And settle into life in the UK

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