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Meet Josephine, one of our bloggers for the 2017-18 academic year!  Josephine is studying at the University of Leeds.

Choosing to move to a… Read more

Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something absolutely magical about European travel. It's a scenic train ride through the Lake District, being able to see… Read more

As a drama student, you are expected to feel reasonably comfortable presenting in front of a crowd of people, and for the most part that is true. However,… Read more

Now that you’ve sorted your accommodation and successfully applied for your student visa, the hardest parts of preparing for your studies overseas are behind you, right? Maybe not.

While the visa and student accommodation processes can be… Read more

There’s no shortage of ‘what to pack’ posts online.  Packing for a year abroad is either just another part of the hassle or a game we play to see if we can… Read more

The more we grow accustomed to the passage of time, the less we notice how quickly it flies by. Last week fades into memory; a year abroad becomes the… Read more

I’ve now lived in Leeds, Yorkshire for about 9 months and it has been an incredible experience! I am starting to feel more at home each day and have… Read more

There are so many choices to make when taking that leap to study abroad. From which university program to study, through to what trip to take during your Spring… Read more

When traveling to a new country, trying to blend in (or stand out) is one of my top priorities. Currently, student fashion is the capital for unique… Read more

Studying abroad in the UK has taught me life lessons that university does not teach. I have learned so much about myself, other cultures, and how to truly… Read more

Are you studying in London and want to leave the hustle and bustle for a bit? Or are looking to study abroad but want to learn more about the UK outside of its… Read more

Here are some of the most popular questions about the application process to the UK that we receive at Across The Pond...

Is Across the Pond really a FREE service? How is that possible?

Yes! Across The Pond’s service is absolutely… Read more

I know, I know, university takes priority. Before the move overseas, time is dedicated to packing, visa applying, and if you’re studying in Scotland like… Read more

Deciding to move from America to study in Britain is one-part exciting and one-part terrifying. Why? Because it’s different. But just how different is it… Read more

A two week ‘Easter Break’? Don’t mind if I do! As an American, I was not familiar with Easter holidays before I moved to the UK, but it turns out it’s pretty much… Read more

Staying or getting fit while at university might seem impossible, but it’s actually a lot easier than you might think, and fun! Staying active is… Read more

Looking back to September 2016, I see a new MA student surrounded by UK-inspired questions. I wanted to know what to expect when I moved here, but I’d never been… Read more

I’m a bit finicky in that I don’t like to work at home nor do I particularly like working in a library. Home is too casual and a library is too quiet. I prefer an… Read more

Finding the perfect university extends past test scores and the aesthetic of the campus grounds. Like many other minorities, being queer forces you to do research into crime rates, safe spaces, and the LGBTQ+ scene… Read more

Grocery shopping in the UK is first and formerly a ball, seriously! Yes, we have a lot of similar brands and items (if not the same) back home in North… Read more