August is here, the month when many of us take time out for a summer holiday and some relaxation. Our INTO Centres however, remain abuzz with activity. Our Summer School students are currently enjoying a packed programme of activities, making new friends, perfecting their English and getting to know the local area. All of INTO’s Centres are located in places that offer plenty of things to keep our students occupied, but how do you know which location is right for you? This month our marketing staff in Centres, with the help of students, have created some video guides to the hotspots around their local areas, to help you decide. So go ahead and take a video tour of some of INTO University Partnerships’ best destinations...

Our video of the month comes from INTO UEA London and INTO City University, London. Friends, Aisulu and Shirin talk us through getting around the capital, and show us some of their favourite things to do along the way. Click here to see their students’ eye view of the city.

Students’ eye view of London

with Shirin and Aisulu

Videos of the month August 2011

At INTO Oregon State University we get a glimpse of day to day life in Corvallis. From eating giant pizza slices to visiting the local Asian or Middle Eastern supermarkets, students show us how they’ve settled in. And we hear about some inventive ways of getting around, including bus, bicycle and...skateboard! Watch the video here.

A cuisine cruise through

Corvallis

At INTO Newcastle University we hear from students and some INTO staff, who tell us what they like best about living in Newcastle, and the many things there are to do in the north east of England. Click here to find out whose favourite thing about Newcastle is the Geordie accent!

Angels of the north-east in

Newcastle

Our video from INTO Scotland at Glasgow Caledonian University this month showcases the outstanding natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, and highlights the country’s most interesting destinations, including Edinburgh Castle, and Glasgow’s cosmopolitan city centre. Hear which bits of Scotland our students like best here.

Take a Highland fling through

Scotland

Over in Northern Ireland, INTO Queen’s University Belfast student, Julia, tells us what she loves about living in Belfast. She takes us on a personalised tour of the INTO Centre and her accommodation, before showing us around her favourite spots in the city. Follow Julia’s INTO experience in Belfast here.

Julia’s best bits of beautiful

Belfast

We visit INTO Manchester at the start of a new term, when the Centre is getting prepared to enjoy a full timetable of activities in and around the city, including visits to the world famous Manchester United Football Club amongst others. Join the new students on their INTO journey by clicking here.

New students discover things

to do in Manchester

Next month we’ll be tackling the issue of accommodation, exploring what life is like with a host family in our carefully selected Homestays.

Don’t forget that you can watch all of our videos on INTO tv, visit our website, or why not check out our brand new Facebook page, complete with brand new INTO Free Kick football game.