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Subject: Lifestyle

International Students: London Survival Guide

If you’re new to London, you probably still have a lot of questions and things to sort out. So, here are some helpful tips and information to get you through your first few weeks in this amazing city.

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Facts about Wales you probably never knew before

Wales; famous for its rugged coastline, mountainous National Parks and not forgetting the Celtic Welsh language. It’s a pretty cool country to live in or to visit – not only does it have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Welsh people are known as one of the friendliest.

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Visiting Oxford over the summer?

Reach for the sun cream and flip flops, summer’s finally here! For some, you’ll have the next few weeks planned and a whole host of activities organised to keep you busy until term starts again in September.

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Top things to see and do in King’s Cross

Not sure what to do whilst the sun is shining this July? Well, head to King’s Cross in London and you’ll find a wealth of fantastic options to keep you occupied this summer.

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8 reasons to spend the summer in Bristol

So, you’ve finished your exams, handed in your dissertation and are wondering what to do for the summer holidays. It just so happens that the wonderful city of Bristol comes alive over summer with plenty of festivals, sunny days and the finest cider in the country. So, here are a list of reasons to spend your summer in Bristol…

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Make your way to the Midlands and discover the city of Coventry.

Coventry recently made it into the Top 40, and no, we’re not talking about the top 40 music charts! Ranked 39th in the QS Best Student Cities 2017 and listed in the top 5 for UK cities, Coventry is a student city well worth visiting and considering if you’re thinking about studying at university.

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Summer adventures with Host

At Host, we’re not only passionate about providing you with a place to call home during term time, but also your holidays too. Did you know that we provide accommodation during the summer months?

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12 alternative things to do in Cardiff

Cardiff; the capital of Wales and a city with an endless list of things to do. And if you’ve chosen Cardiff as your home while you study, you’ll easily come across bars, restaurants and shops to fill your days. But if you’re not a local, it’s easy to miss some of the gems available in this vibrant city.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with all things Irish

With St. Patrick’s Day fast-approaching, it’s time to get organised and start planning how you’re going to celebrate. A trip to Ireland for the weekend to embrace the Irish spirit and soak up the atmosphere would be amazing, but it might not be possible. So, if you can’t travel to Ireland, why not bring Ireland to where you are? Get together with your friends and flatmates for an Irish-themed evening of fun and celebrations.

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6 exercises you can do without going to the gym.

At some of our student accommodation you’ll find an onsite gym where you can build up a sweat on the treadmill or tone up at the weights station. But for those who don’t have access to a gym – or perhaps the gym isn’t your thing, then how about some simple exercises and activities you can do every day to burn a few calories? Here are our top picks…

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