Tips for Success as an International Student
Make your time as an international student here at Lancaster the best it can be with our top tips for success!
Join Societies and Clubs
Did you know that we have over 160 Clubs and Societies here at your students’ union? With a variety of interests from academic disciplines to cultural groups and hobbies, there is something for everyone.
Joining clubs and societies can provide a great sense of community and the chance to meet new people. Dance, Pokémon, Politics… whatever your passion is, we’ve probably got a society for it!
Check out our Society Rundown here.
Explore the Surrounding Areas
Lancaster is well-connected to several exciting nearby destinations. Morecambe, Blackpool, and Preston are just a bus ride away, and places like the Lake District and Liverpool are accessible too. Take advantage of these connections and explore what Lancaster and beyond has to offer.
Check out some of the best places for day trips from Lancaster here.
Seek Help When Needed
There’s always someone who can help if you’re struggling. Whether it’s academic or more personal, there are lots of services at Lancaster to help you. Here at LUSU, we have our own Advice Service that can help you through any problems you’re facing entirely for free. The university also provides counselling and other wellbeing services.
You can find out more about the LUSU Advice service here.
Embrace the Weather
Dress in layers during the colder seasons and invest in a good waterproof jacket to brace against the rain. Rather than letting unpredictable weather dampen your mood, take advantage of it and adapt your activities around it. Feeling cold? Plan some stuff to do inside!
Engage with Your College
Getting involved with your college activities is a great way to meet new people and make friends. You’ll also be able to build a support network, helping you feel more integrated in the community.
You can learn more about your colleges here.
Studying at Lancaster University as an international student can be overwhelming, but it’s even more rewarding.
Your time here is what you make it, and we’re here to help you make sure it’s the experience you deserve, every step of the way.
Want to learn more about what it’s like to study at Lancaster as an International Student? Read about Lancaster’s culture quirks here.
Written by Yueyi Wang
INTERNATIONAL PHD STUDENT