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I knew I wanted to study abroad since high school. After visiting a few historic universities while on a trip to Spain I knew I would one day move to somewhere in Europe to study. I have family who studied in the UK and while… Read more

Ever since I was young, I’ve been fascinated by the paranormal, there is just something thrilling about being scared.  As a child, I would read countless stories about ghosts which would scare me so badly that I’d be unable… Read more

Studying abroad can be the adventure of a lifetime, but it can also be very stressful to prepare for, both in terms of studying, and fitting in with your peers. Below are the top 5 tips I have for students preparing for their… Read more

The fall is a busy time in the UK. Although Thanksgiving celebrations have not made their way across the pond, there are many other celebratory occasions taking place from October to January. As most universities start the… Read more

Bound for Belfast

My journey to the United Kingdom didn’t start off as smoothly as I had imagined. Before I had booked my flight, I experienced some technical difficulties with my visa application, causing me to miss my… Read more

If you came to me at the end of my undergrad and asked what my next steps were, I would’ve said, “I don’t know, but I’m definitely not going back to school."I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. I’m currently writing this… Read more

Arrival

Arriving in the UK to study is a very exciting time. The first few weeks will be a very busy time and even while your classes haven’t started yet, It is important to take advantage of all the free time and… Read more

My first week in Glasgow was filled with new places, jetlag, unique and delicious foods, jetlag, breathtaking sights, and more jetlag.

Things didn’t get off to the best start though. Due to a… Read more

I have been living in North East England for just over a month now and it has been nothing but excitement ever since. While my university had an airport service for international students, I decided to come… Read more

Arriving in the UK

I arrived at Heathrow International Airport on Friday, September 20th at 7:27 am. I collected my bags and went towards immigration. I had all my documents; Visa, financial statements, CAS letter, and my… Read more

It’s officially been one month since I decided to pack my stuff and move across the world for law school. This past month has been exciting, nerve-wracking, and a learning experience. I am going to touch on the visa process,… Read more

By Efenosa Ogumbor

When I decided to apply for Law School in the UK, it was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) decisions I’d made for myself and by myself. Having the guidance of the Across the Pond student advisors to keep you on… Read more

If you’re anything like me, being in the UK was a dream come true because it meant that I could explore EVERYTHING Harry Potter. Every castle/estate was Hogwarts, every train was the Hogwarts express, every stray cat was Professor McGonagall (the… Read more

Take it from me, there are lots of things that I packed for the UK that I wish I hadn’t – I didn’t need them! My best advice for packing would be to pack what is simply irreplaceable and necessary for you. Most everything else can be purchased… Read more

The Scottish Highlands are my favourite place in the world. It’s not just the outstandingly beautiful scenery or the warm, friendly people. There’s something magical and ancient about the Highlands that you can feel when you are there. Here are… Read more

For those students studying an undergraduate degree in the UK, you will normally have a break over the summer months! For those students on a master’s degree, you will usually write your dissertation during the summer.

For both situations… Read more

The United Kingdom is a very interesting place to live and study. I’ve compiled a list of some of the more interesting facts about the UK you may not already know. While none of these will overly affect your studies, they do show the interesting… Read more

by Lauren Cameron

Studying in the UK is very different from studying in Canada. It takes some adjusting, but you can definitely get used to the different class schedules, fashion, and layout in no time! The following is based on my… Read more

By: Brittni Baird

Law is one of Across the Pond’s most popular subjects for Canadian students. Have you thought about studying Law in the UK but you don’t know if it’s a good option? Here are some of the top reasons why you should… Read more

Studying abroad can be an expensive and nerve-wracking prospect, so I’ve compiled a list of some of the more compelling reasons to consider studying in the UK. Whether you’re interested in sightseeing, or just want to get… Read more