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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*Note: some posts may contain information that was applicable at their time of study in the UK but is no longer applicable to new students or has been updated since the time of writing.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 KJ - 17/11/2016

No matter how much of a seasoned traveller you may be, at some point everyone feels homesick.  It can be nothing or paralyzing.  I’ve lived abroad more than once, and studied abroad three times already.  So, here’s my four top… Read more

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Updated 23 July 2024 by Advisor Brittany. 

 

One of the hardest parts of first arriving in the UK is missing family and friends. Luckily, technology is constantly evolving to bring new ways to stay connected anywhere in… Read more

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Nov 23, 2015 6:00:00 PM

Don’t want to be a typical tourist when studying in London? Don’t fancy being stuck in bustling streets with commuters, competing for pavement space? Then you’re… Read more

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As you begin to think about your studies in the UK, you should start to make a budget for your time abroad.  Factoring in tuition and living costs may seem like a no brainer, but don’t forget about these unexpected fees when budgeting for… Read more

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May 20, 2015 10:30:00 PM

Given the many factors involved, choosing the best university for your degree can be quite difficult.

Whilst it’s important to… Read more

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May 6, 2015 5:00:00 PM

Make the most of your time studying in the UK by visiting some of the best attractions in the world. From fascinating museums, to thrilling theme parks, you’re… Read more

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Apr 13, 2015 5:00:00 PM

Studying abroad is a great way for Canadian students to learn from a different culture, and a journey to the UK is no exception. And… Read more

Written by Across the Pond - 01/08/2023

Applying to UK universities is both exciting and intimidating. Applying to Canadian universities can be difficult enough, but making the decision to study overseas in the UK requires even more courage and planning since it involves additional… Read more

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