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The UK risks isolating itself by failing to make language education accessible

The UK risks isolating itself by failing to make language education accessible

When I arrived in Buenos Aires to start my year abroad, I headed straight from the airport to a shared student house

Year Abroad Diaries #7: Reality hits for the big return home

Year Abroad Diaries #7: Reality hits for the big return home

The big return to Manchester after a year abroad is well and truly underway for many fourth years. Here is a collection of lessons that I learned while away, that I intend to bring into my final year of studies

New Schengen border checks: All you need to know

New Schengen border checks: All you need to know

Sunday October 12 saw the introduction of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). Here’s all you need to know about how it will work

From our correspondent: My year in Buenos Aires

From our correspondent: My year in Buenos Aires

In this instalment ‘From Our Correspondent’, Isla Moore takes us through her study abroad experience in Buenos Aires

What are the biggest cultural shocks for exchange students? 

What are the biggest cultural shocks for exchange students? 

From mealtimes to bean-obsessions, here are some of the biggest cultural challenges that exchange students have faced during their time in Manchester

Year Abroad Diaries #1: Moving to Morocco

Year Abroad Diaries #1: Moving to Morocco

Adjusting to a new life abroad can be challenging and scary – here’s how to make the most of your opportunities when begin your year abroad.

Should you book that flight and study abroad?

Should you book that flight and study abroad?

The Mancunion discusses the trials and tribulations of studying abroad- is it more than just another ‘opportunity’?

Running with wolves at NC State

Running with wolves at NC State

Here’s one student’s experience of a reverse culture shock after returning from a semester abroad at North Carolina State University

UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

The decision comes after major Hong Kong universities close for the remainder of the semester due to violent protests

Life beyond Oxford Road – Studying abroad in your degree

Life beyond Oxford Road – Studying abroad in your degree

Fancy studying in a different country? Check out some student’s study abroad experiences to find out more

We must protect the NHS from privatisation

We must protect the NHS from privatisation

Liv Stringer argues against the privatisation of the NHS, writing that we should be defending this institution and not let our country’s healthcare become like that in America

Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus programmes are in jeopardy over loss of funding

Australian survey discovers foreign students face greater risk of suicide

Australian survey discovers foreign students face greater risk of suicide

Foreign students are at greater risk of mental health difficulties than their domestic counterparts, according to new research

Britain needs to appreciate the contribution of its international students

After funding outrages and bogus figures, Britain’s international students deserve to have their potential acknowledged and encouraged

Experiencing China at Tsinghua University

Jack Greeney describes his experiences studying abroad in China over summer, and urges everyone to take opportunities offered by the university

An Ozzy’s view of Manchester

Ever wondered how Manchester compares to Sydney, or what an Ozzy thinks about the Northern Quarter? Never fear, your questions are answered here by Barney Weston

Can you go the distance?

As a new term gets underway, we look at how long distance relationships can affect your university life and the best ways to avoid heartbreak…

Studying abroad in America

After studying abroad in the United States for the year, Miranda Bunnis learned how to share a room, tailgate, and all about the bizarre American rules

The Go Abroad Fair

The Go Abroad Fair will see the university’s various international programmes gather under one roof for all interested students

5 top tips about the Study China Programme

Contributor Josepha Griffin-Parry gives her top tips on completing the Study China Programme in Shanghai