One of the most enlightening lessons I have learned through knowing international students is that many things I thought were normal are in fact peculiarly British, and actually quite peculiar. So this Guide to the British is as much for the Brits as it is for anyone coming from elsewhere and baffled by our strange … Continue reading
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To celebrate the official launch of The Gradgrind, the first five proofreading clients will get 15% off their bill! All proofreading details can be found here or email me at Linda[at]thegradgrind[dot]com. I look forward to working with you! Continue reading
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Into the Rain: The International Student Experience
Half of the PhD students in the UK are international: the university system here couldn’t survive without them. If you ask British or international students what is the best thing about studying here, one of the top points is the diversity of the people you meet and all you can learn from them. But what … Continue reading