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Updated 17 July 2024 by Advisor Brittany.  

At some point during your studies you are bound to get the travel bug. One of the bigger perks to living in the UK is that international travel becomes significantly cheaper, and… Read more

Canadians are no strangers to spectator sports. Professional, semi-professional and university level teams are scattered across the country which means… Read more

“There’s nothing like a nice cup of tea in the afternoon”. For some this phrase is fairly familiar, and for others this phrase is a way of life. In the United Kingdom, tea has steeped (tea pun) its way into the lives of individuals to form part… Read more

Updated 18 July 2024 by Advisor Brittany. 

Amongst the fears of moving across the pond, we also fear if we are going to make friends. This is one of the things I was most worried about as without friends, the experience… Read more

Prior to arriving in the UK, I worked at a tea shop, where I learned to become a serious tea aficionado. And after living here for a few months, I’ve managed to learn a thing or two about the UK’s rules about tea, and the… Read more

Not only is London the biggest financial Hub in the UK, it has been termed the world’s most innovative and influential global city. While there is no shortage of sights to see and things to do upon your first visit here, I’… Read more

Whether you’re coupled up or on the market, we can all agree that Valentine’s Day is a great day to spread the love. My intentions for this year were to do just that by spending some time with my friends, and treating… Read more

One of the first questions I had when applying for my masters was what the dissertation process would be like. I had written a thesis in my undergraduate and so while I was familiar with the process at my university in Canada, I… Read more

Something that I remember fondly from my time in the UK are free or affordable activities to do as a student! Being a student, I was very conscious of my budget, so I discovered a lot that I could… Read more

Since coming to the UK I have noticed quite a few differences from Canada. I have come from an undergraduate in Canada to a masters in England so some of these differences may be because of being in a postgraduate course.… Read more

As they don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in England, Scotland or Ireland, the lead up to Christmas in the United Kingdom often dominates most of the fall season. Restaurants and bars start advertising bookings for Christmas… Read more

London is an amazing city full of history, there’s no denying that. There is so much to do, so much to see, and it’s the capital of England. What’s not to love? It’s so amazing, that people often forget there are other cities that are just as, if… Read more

I have to admit, I had pretty high expectations for being in Newcastle during Christmastime. I’ve seen tons of photos of dreamy fairy lights, specialty Christmas food, and garland draped over every shop and café to not get… Read more

It has been around 3 months since I first arrived in the UK. Throughout my time here so far, I have gone through a lot of emotions. First: being excited to start a new chapter in my life, second: being nervous to make friends and feel at home,… Read more

Updated 18 July 2024 by Advisor Brittany.

Christmas is a magical time of year. A holiday now grounded with traditions; it presents the perfect opportunity to create some new traditions as you’re living abroad. There may not be a guarantee… Read more

One of the best things about living in the UK is that I get to travel while also being a student. Travel within the UK is incredibly easy, and while I have yet to travel beyond the UK since being… Read more

Don’t fret if you’ll miss your pet!

When I decided to move to Scotland for my Master’s degree, I knew I would miss family and friends but one thing I didn’t anticipate was how much I would miss my beloved, Dylan. Dylan is… Read more

It shouldn’t be a surprise that living in the United Kingdom can be expensive. The exchange rate from Canadian dollar to the British pound is not in favor of Canadians, and the closer to major cities like London, Manchester… Read more

Almost 3 months into living and studying abroad, I still get asked the question, “why here?” For the locals of Belfast, it comes as quite a shock as to why someone from Canada would move to the United Kingdom, specifically… Read more

Studying law has always been my dream, however studying in the UK was never in my mind until I learned about Across the Pond. Across the Pond provided me with the information that helped make me come to the UK possible.

At first, I was… Read more