Studying in the UK: Cheap International Calls

We are pleased to publish this guest post about international calling for overseas students by Amanda Revie of ForeignStudents.com.

University costs add up quickly; as though the course fees and student loan repayments weren’t enough to leave your head spinning, students away from home can also have the huge phone bills to think about.

Keeping in touch with family members back home is something that is very important to every foreign student – because it’s not easy being away from loved ones.

But not to worry. Cheap international calls from mobile phones have made living in a new country with new people, much easier and much more affordable.

Times Have Changed for International Callers

When once, dialling a number to China, India, France or Italy, was extortionate, there are now many options for foreign students wanting to keep in touch with family and friends back home.

Being able to talk to family members can help foreign students in a number of ways:

• Eradicate feelings of loneliness - many foreign students will suffer from the initial feelings of loneliness and it’s not an easy battle without your family around you. Learning a new language and grasping a brand new culture isn’t.
• Get help when they need it – with international calling available for mobile phones, foreign students can make emergency phone calls whenever and wherever they need to.
• Get emotional support from loved ones – our parents, siblings and close friends are pillars of strength in times of need. It’s very important that foreign students in the UK are able to access their loved ones when they need it most.

Where to Find the Best Mobile Phones and Calling Cards

If you want to get the best deals for international calling cards, it’s important to conduct the necessary research. Not only that, but it’s useful to talk to other students who are in the same position; firsthand experience is extremely helpful in aiding your decision in the best calling cards and mobile phone deals. Talking to other foreign students is a great way to make new friends too, and creating a social group around yourself is something that you will want to consider when studying in the UK.

Friends in the UK can help you through emotional battles and stress when you are unable to call your family back home. There are many foreign students in the UK, across all universities, and there are people from every country including India, China, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Nigeria and further afield. So you will be able to meet people from all over the world to share your experiences with.

If you are shopping around for cheap international calls, here are some things to look for:

• International calls charged at local rates
• Calling cards that can be used for both landlines and mobile phones (and hopefully your computer, as well)
• Calls that only charge for the time you talk (not a fixed rate)
• No hidden fees within a long term contract

Communities created specifically for foreign students, such as ForeignStudents.com, can be great resources, providing the latest information on the best international calling options, among other topics.

---About the Author

Amanda Revie is a writer with ForeignStudents.com.

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