My Experience Studying Across the Pond

Before I came to study at the University of Chester I had never visited the city before so I truly did not know what to expect. However, Chester completely blew me away. I had no idea that a smaller city… Read more

One question I have been asked many times is: Why did you choose to study abroad in the UK?

If you had asked me a few years ago, I would never have imagined that I would be living and studying in… Read more

At age 23, I realised that I was living through the motions of life but not experiencing it. The advice I received that helped me was: what are the things you broadly enjoy, and how can those things be involved in a career? For me, it… Read more

Studying abroad can seem like a daunting decision. It is expensive, there's lots of paperwork and applications, and you may feel like giving up, but don’t! It is worth it. It is not an easy decision to decide to move away from… Read more

One of the first things I started to think about before moving to Edinburgh is where I am going to live. There were a few different options I could choose from, so I would recommend doing your research… Read more

When I first landed in Edinburgh to start my studies, I was in awe on how beautiful the city is, and I could hardly believe that this city will be my home for the next few years. Edinburgh has many historic… Read more

Moving to Belfast has been possibly the best decision I've ever made. I found settling here really easy, because of the city's vibe, comfort, and ease! I found the whole process really simple, which I think made a huge difference in… Read more

When I decided to move from Canada to the UK to study international law in London, I knew that I would be incurring a large financial burden to make this incredible experience happen. This decision can come… Read more

Since moving from Canada to London, UK for my LLM (Masters of Law), I often describe my decision to study abroad as the action that cracked open my comfortable Canadian… Read more

Time passes quickly in Aberdeen. The leaves drop without warning and the sun sets earlier every day. It’s hard to believe that two months have passed since the beginning of the semester. I’ve submitted essays, worked on group… Read more

My move to Scotland didn’t feel real until I stepped into Aberdeen Airport, fresh from a 9.5-hour flight from Toronto. I staggered off the plane and walked towards baggage claim. Alone. I felt tired, thirsty, and completely unprepared… Read more

Choosing to move to a different country is not a simple decision; with the cost, the distance, and the process of getting a visa, there are many steps that can make it intimidating. Let me assure you, however, that if coming to the… Read more

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 overnight flight from Toronto with my family, so when I arrived I was quite tired… Read more

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… 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… Read more

The UK is one of the most prominent publishing markets in the world, so it makes sense that it would provide courses for people to study the subject before entering the job market! I’m studying for my Master of Science in Publishing at… Read more

When I decided to apply for Law School in the UK, it was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) decisions I’d made for myself and by myself. Having the guidance of the Across the Pond student advisors to keep you on task and provide… Read more

I have been living in North East England for just over a month now and it has been nothing but excitement ever since. While my university had an airport service for international students, I decided to come a week early to start… Read more

My first week in Glasgow was filled with new places, jetlag, unique and delicious foods, jetlag, breathtaking sights, and more jetlag.

Things didn’t get off to the best start though. Due to a mixture of excitement and… Read more

My journey to the United Kingdom didn’t start off as smoothly as I had imagined. Before I had booked my flight, I experienced some technical difficulties with my visa application, causing me to miss my orientation week, and as a result… Read more