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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are endless ways to fill your spare time as a student in London. Every week I discover new things and new places that are off the beaten track. I study and live in East London, so I admit that I’m partial to this side of the city – but… Read more

Making the move to study in England is a big decision, you’re leaving your friends, family, bed, and the comforts of your own home. As exciting and life-changing this experience is, it can also be a big adjustment, one such adjustment is grocery… Read more

The housing situation in London was one of my main hesitations when I considered moving to the city. It’s intimidating to face as a young student, especially if you’re on a budget (like me). The good news is that tens of thousands of students… Read more

After 6 months of living in London I am finally starting to become familiar with the typical street style here and am feeling more and more confident in both myself and my fashion sense. When I told my friends and family that I was… Read more

One of my favourite parts about studying in the UK is meeting other international students. And while it’s absolutely important to make friends with locals, I find that international students tend to gravitate towards one another. Here are a few… Read more