The UCAS International Podcast: Where to find support

Clearing 2025

Where to find support

This episode explores where students can find support before beginning their university journey in the UK, as well as once they arrive on campus. It looks at the role of friends and parents in providing guidance – highlighting both the benefits and the limits of each – and outlines the different types of support available at university.

The discussion also touches on helpful resources and networks that can make the transition smoother.

Anisha Parmar

Anisha Parmar is an experienced higher education professional with over 20 years in student recruitment working a number of UK universities.

Currently, Anisha works in the international office, where her focus has been giving advice and guidance to international applicants looking to start their academic journey at Aston University.

Xiaojie Yang

Xiaojie is the Regional Manager at the University of Exeter, leading international student recruitment with expertise gained from roles at the University of Bristol and Bradford.

A former international student with two UK master’s degrees, she combines multicultural experience from China and the UK with a background in international marketing. Passionate about student success, she helps international students choose the right programmes to make the most of their UK study journey.

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What support is available for international students? What organisations exist to help? What will you need to move to the UK? All these questions, and more, are answered here.

UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they've completed their studies.

While studying overseas is a unique and exciting experience, it’s also normal to feel anxious about living in a new culture and organising a lot of different things. We run through everything you need to know about adjusting to life as a student in the UK, so you can focus on enjoying the amazing experience that lies ahead.

If you choose to study in the UK, you can be assured there's a lot of support available to help you at every stage of your student journey.