A non-English colleague's non-English son is off to the University of Warwick in England tomorrow! What not-obvious but super-useful UK websites will help him take full advantage of his new-found freedom (and maybe even save him some money)? [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Sep 30, 2010 - 20 answers

I'll be a student in the UK for at least one year. While there are many threads dedicated to unanimously deciding the process is a long, painstakingly near-impossible one, I've yet to see someone recommend a specific type of account and/or bank. (Especially since newer regulations have been implemented). If anyone knows of a FREE way of opening a UK bank account without an established residency, please share details. Thanks.
posted by Steve073190 on Sep 26, 2010 - 10 answers

What is the best plan for insuring my laptop and camera in my private rented accomadation with 2 other students in Nottingham, UK? [more inside]
posted by lukeo05 on Sep 24, 2009 - 6 answers

My (American) girlfriend is looking to come over to London to study to become a teacher. [more inside]
posted by almostwitty on Sep 21, 2009 - 4 answers

How do we best finance our daughter's Irish University career (we're in the UK)? [more inside]
posted by Wilder on Mar 3, 2009 - 11 answers

What do I need to do to be able to live in Wales for 8 months? I'm a Canadian citizen. [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart on Nov 26, 2008 - 4 answers

I've got the opportunity to do an American Exchange next Autumn from my UK University for about 15 weeks. What are the key culture changes that I'll experience? Of course, there's [more inside]
posted by philsi on Dec 11, 2006 - 17 answers

Any useful tips for settling in to first week in college / university? Any funny anecdotes of your first week in college / university? [more inside]
posted by philsi on Sep 14, 2006 - 29 answers

RadiatorFilter. I live in a student flat in the UK built in the last two years, that has a radiator with a large turning knob and a small dial on the end of the knob. How am I supposed to set it? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Dec 2, 2004 - 11 answers