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Having chosen a university close to both London and the south-east of England, I have been able to zip around Europe for small getaways with ease - and… Read more

One of the most common concerns Canadian students have about studying in the UK is the grading scheme, which varies considerably from the Canadian system. Indeed, navigating university grading in the UK can be challenging. But don'… Read more

Studying abroad may seem like a costly upheaval compared to continuing higher education back home. There are, however, a host of benefits to studying in a… Read more

Healthcare in the UK is a whole other ballgame to North America. The National Healthcare System (NHS) gives UK residents access to full healthcare for free, plus… Read more

Watching television as a student can be a tricky thing, what with satellite/cable service and any television of decent quality costing a small fortune.… Read more

One aspect of studying abroad our students and parents ask us about is the safety of the university and town they will be moving to. Of course, in any country there are places that are more safe than others, but generally… Read more

There are many of the wonderful opportunities to travel while studying at a UK university, and I am making sure I’m not missing out. Only in the last week I have… Read more

I think like most students (undergrad or graduate), a part-time job is essential for making ends meet and keeping our budgets on track. In my first week… Read more

The main reason for anyone attending university, is to get one step further to achieving their desired career. It’s important to attend a university where… Read more

The American dream has always been an idyllic situation for a lot of people. My dad for instance. He is from Germany and dreamed his whole life of going to… Read more

When first arriving in England, you might be expecting your new friend group to be filled with posh accents and tea-sipping, but in reality that’s not the… Read more

As a student in the UK, much of your term time will be filled with lectures, coursework or revision. However, you’ll also find plenty of free time to make… Read more

The last few weeks of the year is always a rollercoaster no matter where you live. You have Christmas and New Year’s within the same week, people are… Read more

Christmas time is my one of my favorite times of year. Some of my favorite movies are always on during Christmas time including Home Alone, Elf and A… Read more

The magical (or not-so magical depending on your level of scrooge) thing about the Christmas season in London is how swiftly it appears. There’s no waiting around… Read more

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Firstly, nail down what subject area you are looking for. Many students have multiple areas of interest but if you can decide on one subject… Read more

As a student in the United Kingdom, a huge part of my life revolves around football, ahem, soccer.

The British culture is extremely fond of the… Read more

One of the many wonderful things about studying drama in England is the wide array of main stream to experimental theater available every day. Having… Read more

Confession: I haven't missed home yet. True, I miss people--friends, family, the excellent baristas in my hometown; however, I find I do not miss my… Read more

No international student has the same story, and my journey to the UK to study is certainly a little different!

My best friend and I decided we wanted to… Read more