Blog Post by YuJing Huang Pick-up and check-in procedures for international students When international students set foot on a Leeds campus for the first time, it is necessary for us to understand the post-arrival check-in process. This process is both meticulous and full of humane arrangements, aiming to make every student who is far away from home feel the warmth of home. After purchasing your ticket and confirming your arrival time, the accommodation department will proactively contact you to arrange a suitable arrival time window for you. This considerate service not only reduces student ..read more

Say yes to Summer School! Say yes to LISS! Hi everyone! I’m Simone, a student from Hong Kong Baptist University. Are you browsing information on a trip to the UK or struggling with what to do in the summer of 2024? Read this and let me persuade you why you should apply for LISS! You Only Live Once I attended the Leeds International Summer School in July 2023, and not gonna lie, it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I did have a lot of concerns before applying but remember don’t let your fear limit you from exploring the world. Don’t worry too much because everyone else was just th ..read more

Hello everyone! I’m Gerald and I am a student in the National University of Singapore. LISS has been an absolutely amazing and these 4 weeks will definitely have a special place in my heart. At first, as someone rather sheltered, I was sceptical about travelling alone halfway across the globe. However, after thorough research through the LISS Instagram and YouTube channel, the anecdotes from previous students convinced me to take this incredible leap of faith. Thereafter, a welcome information session was held online, where the approachable LISS Social Assistants answered any queries that ..read more

What’s the best way to enjoy summer? Attending Leeds International Summer School! Who would have thought that a single advertisement made by my home university while scrolling randomly on Facebook would lead me to experience one of the best summers I had in my life? Not me, for sure. But as they say, things will fall into place when it is really for you, even when you least expect it. I attended the Leeds International Summer School for two weeks last July 2023, and I have to say, it is one of the best decisions I have made so far. I was really nervous at first since it was my first time trav ..read more

By Danielle Paul Danielle Paul is the Senior Culture Editor for the Western Gazette (The University of Western Ontario, Canada). She has written this blog about her LISS 2023 experience. If you’re thinking about wanting to go on an exchange abroad, take my advice and do it. Travelling abroad changed my whole university experience — and it would probably change yours too. Now I get it, it’s not exactly an impulse decision and it’s understandable to have doubts, I did too. I always knew I wanted to study abroad, but I didn’t like the idea of having to leave for a whole semester or year and I ha ..read more

By Yujia Huang Are you considering your academic journey for the upcoming semester? The University of Leeds might be your ideal choice. Here are ten reasons why you should choose to study at the University of Leeds: Exceptional Teaching Team: The University of Leeds boasts an outstanding teaching team, many of whom are experts in their fields. They are dedicated to providing students with a rich academic experience. As a student majoring in International Business, my professional skills have seen significant improvement here. The curriculum is designed with a mix of theoretical courses, such ..read more

By Olivia Lancaster Study abroad opportunities Leeds has one of the widest range of options of studying abroad in the UK (300+ university exchange partners, with more added each year!), with most courses offering the opportunity to gain international experience during your time at university. If spending an entire year abroad sounds too daunting, then there are also abundant summer schools and research opportunities abroad in Asia, Europe or Latin America, amongst others! 2. Vibrant and beautiful city Known as the “unofficial capital of Yorkshire”, Leeds is one of the UKs largest cultural c ..read more

By Joris Saby, Université Jean Moulin Lyon III, France From my personal experience, Leeds International Summer School is and may be the best trip I’ve made this year. As I am writing, I don’t know where to start to explain this incredible experience. At first, I discovered this short international program on my university’s website, and I wanted to try it. I saw statements from previous students saying that it is something fantastic; they were not lying. Firstly, I attended the conferences about the program to be prepared and to know what to expect. My acceptation letter received, and my plan ..read more

By Jocelyn Chang, National Central University, Taiwan LISS guarantees you a lot of fun: You will experience fun, various activities at LISS, from hiking to playing mini golf, there are so many activities for you to experience at LISS. My personal favourite is the medieval festival, people dress in medieval costumes, playing music and selling antiques on the campus. Crossing the stepping stones is also really exciting, you may accidentally dunk your feet in the water, but it’s absolutely worthwhile. These activities and events happening at LISS are wonderful, and they can ensure you a great ti ..read more

By Saw Henry, Nanyang Technological University If I had to describe Leeds International Summer School (LISS) in one word, it would be “Phenomenal”. LISS was an unforgettable experience, from making friends with students from different parts of the world to experiencing the cultures that Leeds had to offer. I have no regrets leaving sunny Singapore and flying 14 hours to Leeds.  LISS provided students with a cohesive experience where we not only study, but also had fun and explored what England had to offer. This year, we had the largest cohort with students hailing from United States, Ca ..read more