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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*Note: some posts may contain information that was applicable at their time of study in the UK but is no longer applicable to new students or has been updated since the time of writing.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!
 
Written by Ambassador Lauren - 09/11/2018
Travelling To Inverness

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to visit family in Inverness for a few days while my course had a reading week. I took the train from Edinburgh to Inverness, which was about a three hour journey. The train itself… Read more

Written by Ambassador Ashley - 02/11/2018
Nov 2, 2018 12:00:00 PM

A common question I get asked here is: why did you choose Scotland to study education? My answer is maybe a little more complicated than other international students, but it involves the coming together of a great… Read more

Written by Ambassador Puneet - 26/10/2018
Dreaming about this one stage in my life for the past few years and having it come to fruition as I arrived in London, this was a new beginning and chapter of my life. I know, it sounds pretty climatic and it was (I’d like to think so). While saying… Read more
Written by Ambassador Lauren - 18/10/2018

Updated 18 July 2024 by Advisor Brittany. 

 

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in Canada is the first Monday in October, and one of my favourite holidays. I love being with my family and eating a wonderful meal, so when I decided… Read more

Written by Jasmine - 10/10/2018

This blog entry is going to give you the basic guidelines of what to bring and expect when immigrating to the United Kingdom for your studies! Most importantly, I'm going to tell you about my experience the first few weeks of being in the UK.… Read more

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Oct 1, 2018 12:00:00 PM

Arriving in Scotland

I flew into Glasgow, Scotland about three weeks ago, and since then everything has been a whirlwind, but in the best way! I took an… Read more

Written by Ambassador Ashly - 27/09/2018
What was it like to arrive in the UK? Was the visa easy or more complicated? 

I arrived at Glasgow International Airport early in the morning on a cloudy day in August. Passengers from my flight seemed to be the only ones in queue for… Read more

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Sep 10, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Studying in the UK can take a lot of planning and patience throughout the application process. But once the seemingly endless waiting game to depart for the UK is… Read more

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Aug 24, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Studying in the UK is a fun and exciting adventure! Despite being part of the Commonwealth and being an English speaking country like Canada, there are still some… Read more

Written by Loleini - 18/08/2018

Having a job can be a great way to see a new place from a different perspective. You will likely interact with more locals and people that are not necessarily students. It makes you feel like less of a tourist, and more integrated into the… Read more

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Starting your Master's is a big step and is an exciting new chapter in your life, but the work and stress that can come along with it can be demanding at times! For me, even though I am in a course-based program I am still required to write a 15… Read more

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Jul 27, 2018 9:00:00 AM

England is a fascinating place to visit and live, and there is plenty to see and do even outside London. Here, we highlight the uniqueness and quintessential… Read more

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Updated 17 July 2024 by Advisor Brittany. 

 

It is very easy to have a fun time in the UK, but it's even easier to do it while spending lots of money. I loved living in London and I wanted to enjoy the experience the best I can… Read more

Written by Ambassador Hailey - 01/06/2018

Last week, a stranger asked me if I had any expectations about Scotland before I moved. I thought for a moment. Castles? Rolling hills? Cliffs? Bagpipes? Whiskey? I admitted to all the clichés (at least I was honest). He laughed and asked if… Read more

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Things you can do throughout your year to prepare for examsThe most significant study adjustment I’ve had to make since moving to the UK is how I prepare for exams. Exams in my first undergraduate degree in Canada were a completely different… Read more
Written by Ambassador - 08/05/2018

Studying abroad in London was a both exciting and scary idea, but one thing that drew me to moving to the UK was knowing that it is so well interconnected that I could easily slip away for the day for a nice study break and visit so many cool… Read more

Written by Ambassador Josie - 23/04/2018
The reason you are coming to the UK might be to study, however, the experience is so much more than just school. It’s a chance to experience a new culture, meet people from around the world, and just have a really great time! Although you will spend… Read more
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Apr 19, 2018 12:00:00 PM

When I first found out I was moving to London I was excited about all the historic sights I was going to see and the potential to travel around Europe so… Read more

Written by Hailey - 16/04/2018

When I first moved to Scotland, I was nervous about my options as a vegetarian. I was accustomed to the meat substitutes and vegetarian-friendly menus that cluttered every grocery store and restaurant in Canada. Toronto has a thriving vegan and… Read more

Written by Mackenzie - 12/04/2018

Wales is a beautiful and seriously underrated country! Read on for Across the Pond’s top five reasons you should study in Wales.

The natural beauty of Wales

Wales has got it all. Ocean-side beaches, sweeping green valleys, and… Read more

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