Northern Ireland bursts with a plethora of events that celebrate its rich culture, tradition and vibrant community spirit.

Check out Hiya's list of unique must-do activities in Belfast and beyond!

As a Queen's student, you have access to a variety of discounts and perks across Belfast. From trendy shops to cosy cafes and thrilling entertainment, here’s how you can make the most of your student status and what Belfast has to offer.

Find out what prompted Mehak to make the move from the UAE to Belfast to study Medicine at Queen's.

Moving to a new country for your studies is an exciting adventure, but setting up your new home can be a bit daunting. To help you settle in smoothly, Hiya advises on the best places to shop for your student accommodation needs in Belfast!

Embarking on an international student journey is an exciting adventure, but ensuring you have all the essentials packed can be daunting. Hiya runs through a list of “forget-me-nots” to help form your last-minute packing checklist.

Although everyone's time on placement is slightly varied based on which specialty they are studying at any given time, medicine student Hiya shows what a typical week looks like while on peripheral placement. 

Undergraduate student Hiya talks through how she prepared for her Medicine interview and offers some top tips for how to approach the process confidently.

Wondering where to choose for accommodation at Queen's? Medicine student Mehak explains why Elms BT1 was her ideal choice as an international student moving to Belfast.

Find out how you can sign up for the Queen's Health Centre and keep on top of your health and wellbeing during your time at university.

Medicine student Hiya discusses practical insights, tips, and tricks to ensure that your first year is academically successful and a time of holistic growth, balance, and development.

Belfast is a bustling hub of social activity and natural beauty spots, making it a dynamic subject for both photography fans and social media influencers. Second year Medicine student Mehak Bindra highlights the city's most visually appealing areas.

Local international food stores offer a wide variety of cuisines for students to enjoy the comforts of their home dishes, as well as explore new tastes and recipes. Hiya Grover explores the range of international grocery stores in Belfast.

The amount of restaurants to choose from in Belfast can be extensive and overwhelming, so Mehak has put together her top 6 recommendations to cover everything from breakfast to lunch and dinner to drinks!

Starting Medical School, be that straight from high school or a previous degree, can be a huge change, and it’s sometimes hard to know what to expect. Blogger Hiya is here to give you an idea of a typical week for her.

Our phones make life so much easier if it’s to talk to someone, share what you’ve been doing recently or trying to do some research. Use that to your advantage by downloading these 6 apps that Mehak highly recommends to make your life simpler!

Join Hiya for a tour through the Medical Biology Centre Library at Queen's.

Join Hiya for a tour through the McClay Library and see all the facilities, resources and study spaces.

As well as finishing up your registration for university, getting your BRP and settling into your new home, there are so many things on your to-do list that you must not neglect. Here's Mehak's step-by-step guide to help you!