A letter to parents, before your child flies.
What the first week in the UK feels like from inside it — and what your child probably will not tell you on the phone home.
Stories
Practical writing for the first week.
Honest reflections on arriving in the UK — and on letting your child go.
Honest, useful reflections on arriving in the UK as an international student — and on letting your child go. Written for the people who have done it before, by the people who have done it before.
How to open a UK bank account as an international student.
Which banks make it easiest in 2026, what to bring, what to expect at the appointment, and what to do if your first application is declined.
The quiet week.
What international students actually do between landing in the UK and the start of fresher's week — and why the gap matters more than anyone tells you.
September 2026
The first week, taken care of.
GSOS is a vetted welcome service for international students arriving in the UK. We meet your child at the airport and spend two to five days helping them settle in.
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