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International Students: Key Cultural Differences and Similarities Between Home and Belfast/NI

18 June 2025

VIDEO: Day in the Life of a Medicine Student at Queen’s

16 June 2025

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QUEEN'S INSIDER

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Social Spaces Around Campus

What’s Going On in Belfast This Summer?

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Study Abroad: My Queen’s Experience

ACCOMMODATION

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21 events and activities that’ll make you want to move in immediately

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15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home

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A Student's Guide to Accommodation in Belfast

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LIFE IN BELFAST AND NORTHERN IRELAND

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How to Enjoy Your Spare Time at Queen's and in Belfast

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International Students at Queen’s: Experiences in Belfast and Beyond

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The Ultimate Belfast Shopping Guide

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WATCH OUR STUDENT VLOGS

Rhythms of India in Belfast

Watch as a talented ensemble of dancers bring the vibrant theme dances of India to life at a recent community event in Belfast, including Queen’s PhD student Sreyashi!

Day in the Life of a Medicine Student at Queen’s

NI student Radhika takes us through a day in her life as a Medicine student at Queen’s, from OSCEs revision to study breaks in Botanic Gardens.

Student Perspective: Is Belfast Really Affordable?

International student Malavika gives a breakdown of her weekly budget while living in Belfast; and provides some student cost of living tips.

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STARTING AT QUEEN'S

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Open Days at Queen's: How to Enjoy the Best of Belfast During Your Visit

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Thinking of Coming to Queen’s? Here’s Some Advice from Our Current Students

8 Reasons Why You Should Study in Belfast

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STUDENT LIFE

Key Cultural Differences and Similarities Between Home and Belfast/NI

Three Weeks Behind, One Year Later: My First-Year Journey at Queen’s

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Dealing with the Transition from Secondary Education to University

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STUDYING AND COURSES

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From Scales to Stethoscopes: My Journey from Music to Medicine

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Adapting to a New Learning Environment as an International Student

My Journey as an International Research Intern in the US

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Issues of The Apiary from the Writers Society

Spotlight on the Queen’s Writers’ Society

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Spotlight on the Teddy Bear Hospital Society

Spotlight on the Inclusion Society at Queen's

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COST OF LIVING ADVICE AND TIPS

Unlocking Belfast: Maximising your Student Discounts

Exploring Belfast on a Sunny Day – 5 Free Things To Do!

How to Enjoy Belfast Without Spending Any Money

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SUPPORT AND WELLBEING

My Journey of Turning Loneliness into Empowerment

Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy on a Student Schedule

Wellbeing Tips for Students

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CAREERS AND GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Study Abroad: My Queen’s Experience

Study USA: NYC on a Student Budget

Students from Real World Consultancy Programme

Unveilling the Real-World Consultancy Experience

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Social Spaces Around Campus

International Students: Key Cultural Differences and Similarities Between Home and Belfast/NI

VIDEO: Day in the Life of a Medicine Student at Queen’s

QUEEN'S INSIDER

ACCOMMODATION

LIFE IN BELFAST AND NORTHERN IRELAND

Rhythms of India in Belfast

Day in the Life of a Medicine Student at Queen’s

Student Perspective: Is Belfast Really Affordable?

STARTING AT QUEEN'S

STUDENT LIFE

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COST OF LIVING ADVICE AND TIPS

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