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Welcome to the Across the Pond Blog!

Here you will find a collection of posts written and curated just for you as a Canadian student considering your study abroad options or preparing to begin your studies in the UK. You can scroll down to view our blog posts (most recent listed at the top) or you can use the dropdown menu to select a category of interest.  

Student Advisor Posts:  written by our Student Advising team based on their own experiences studying in the UK and and common questions we've received over the years while woking with students. Topics cover everything from application support to our best travel hacks to some of our favourite parts of living in the UK as a student. 
 

Student Ambassador Posts:  written by students who worked with an Across the Pond advisor to apply to the UK and share their experiences of arriving, adjusting to life in the UK, and other highlights from their first year abroad. 
 

*Note: some posts may contain information that was applicable at their time of study in the UK but is no longer applicable to new students or has been updated since the time of writing. This includes any information regarding university partners, tuition, course information, funding options, professional accreditation, licensing, visa and immigration policies. Please be sure you check with the university, funding bodies, professional regulators/licensing bodies, Home Office or any other external party for up-to-date information and policy. Reach out to an Across the Pond advisor for help!
 
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by Alessia Scappaticci

Newcastle is a fantastic city to live in. From the art galleries and lush parks to the buzzing nightlife on Grey Street, you’ll never have a, “there’s nothing to do” moment. But it doesn’t hurt to see something new every… Read more

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by Kaley Dallaire

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

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by Jaclyn Nelson

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

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by Scott Elliott

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

Written by Nicole Clendinning - 01/08/2023
Updated 18 July 2024 by Advisor Brittany. 

 

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… Read more

Written by Bleen - 12/11/2018

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 orientation week,… Read more

Written by Alessia - 07/11/2019

 

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

Written by Nicole - 05/11/2019

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 use it to get settled in… Read more

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by Jaclyn Nelson

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

Rainbow over Scotland

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

Written by Kaley - 30/10/2018

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 a week early to start settling in… Read more

Written by Efenosa - 22/10/2019

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 task and provide all the… Read more

Written by Brittany - 18/09/2019

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

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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

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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

Written by Mackenzie - 09/03/2019

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

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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

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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

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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

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Feb 25, 2019 8:00:00 AM

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

Written by Heather - 01/08/2023
One of the most time-consuming aspects of an application to UK universities, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, is the personal statement. The Across the Pond advisors work with students one-on-one to ensure that they are writing their… Read more
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