Get the lowdown on life at IconInc

• 13 Dec, '19
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We chat to Rulan; a Chinese student studying Business and Management about her experience of living at IconInc this year. ***Where is home for you?*** *Home is a place of belonging and becoming. Belonging for me is meant for friends and family. Becoming is a place that challenges us to grow and become who I am truly meant to be. So, the first home is my hometown Dongguan, which is a small city in the south-east of China near HK and Shenzhen. This is a place that I grew up and find out what I want to do. This is also a place that has the most of childhood memories with my family and friends.* *The second place is Manchester where I studied. This is a place where I made a lot of friends and have a memorable student life.* *The third place is Leeds where I work. This is a place that challenges the most. A brand-new environment, a working life that brings me stress and feelings of loneliness. But it has been six months since I moved here to IconInc, I have started to get used to this kind of life, start to learn all the working skills, and also started to make new friends in this city.* ***What are you studying and why did you want to come to the UK to study?*** *I study business management specialising in marketing. I love adventure and new challenges; I want to see the world to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. Apart from that, I want to be a ‘real’ independent, and experience living away from my parents.* ***What do you love most about life in the UK?*** *People are always chilling here, not like Asia. So, you can slow down and enjoy some beautiful moments in your life.* ***What do you miss most about home?*** *Mom’s food – it is the best food I have ever tasted!* ***Why did you choose to live at IconInc?*** *The location and the facilities are perfect for me – I’m a lazy student so enjoy having all the everything nearby.* ***What’s your favourite thing about living at IconInc?*** *The coffee machine is my fave, especially in the winter. Because I need to wake up early for my job, a cup of hot latte can save my life and bring me energy.* ***Does living at IconInc help your studies and why?*** *Yes, it does. IconInc offers different kinds of places for studying, such as a study room, communal lounge and even a study pod. The study pot is one of my favourite places to study, it’s in the garden and is made of wood, I love the feeling of being in the pod and it allows me to concentrate.* ***Would you recommend IconInc to other international students and why?*** *Yes, I strongly recommend this place. When you come to a brand-new environment, you might be nervous, but this is the place to help you adjust. The different kinds of events; like day trips, gym classes and delicious afternoon tea; help the international students make friends easily and have a dynamic and interesting life in the UK apart from studying.* ***Do you have a social media page where other students can follow your journey studying in the UK and living at IconInc?*** *Yes, I have. My Instagram is le.on160.* Thanks Rulan! If you want to experience your best student life, [click here](https://www.iconinc.co.uk/contact) to book a viewing.