how do international students spend their weekends?

Question

i am going to study in uk as an oversea student
i would like to know what internation usually do in weekends
study? visit in town? do part time job(please mention the specific jobs)?

Answer 1

A lot of Asian students here work in the supermarket or fast food restaurants on weekends.

Americans tend to go on day trips to see different towns.

Germans join clubs and societies, and enjoy the nightlife in a rather structured way.

A few of Middle Easterners seem to live in the library or in the computer rooms.

They of course also get pregnant, go to church, read, sulk, or do whatever they'd do at home.

Answer 2

Whatever you want - you're a student so you're free.
A lot of people either do part time jobs or do something like sports or see friends. As you're from abroad you'd probably like to look round different cities on the weekends too.

Part time jobs are usually bar work, waitressing, sales assistant ina shop. The university library is also a good place to work. The university should have a job centre where local employers offer part time work.

Look to see what societies there are, most unis have hundreds. There should be a student union website with a list. A good way to make friends outside your course is to join a society you're interested in. There are often social events at weekends and once a week, and these are great fun. You'll meet a mix of nationalities, cultures, subjects.

Foreign students often have lots of parties together 'erasmus parties', all different nationalities all speaking a weird from of English. I think foreigners find it quite supportive, but it's good to try to meet British students as well.

Almost forgot the studying. Yes you do need to do some of that, but in the UK on our C.V. it is considered better to have a 2.1 and to have been in student societies and have had a job, than to have a first but no other interests. British employers value all our skills not just academic, and how we split our work-life balance reflects that.

Answer 3

I'm in the UK :)

Students here spend their free time just like in many other countries - relaxing, partying, going to the pub with some friends, watching television, playing games etc. There are also plenty of jobs aimed at students, notably working Saturdays in shops or restaurants (they get more customers at weekends so often hire extra staff, which fits in nicely). Since you're visiting, going on some trips to see the sights might be a good idea once you're settled in. You should be able to find some other students with similar interests who will show you around and introduce you to local hang outs - failing that, joining some clubs or sports societies where you study should be a great way to make friends here!

Answer 4

There are probably lots of other students in the same boat so if you make friends you will end up doing stuff with them. If you make friends with other students who live locally you can also spend time with them... For extra money you could certainly get a job - something part-time - how about working in the supermarket, waiting tables, or bar work... hours should be flexible for that type of role. Otherwise enjoy where you are, travel around and experience your new surroundings...

Answer 5

I'm sure that they spend it fairly the same way that british people do: work or study or play.

Answer 6

Working impossible crosswords and reading esoteric philosophy? OF COURSE NOT! They get drunk just like everyone else.

Answer 7

Socialize and...