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Studying abroad was not something I was seriously considering doing until I decided to pursue a career in astrophysics. The selection in my home country was rather slim, and in attempt to expand the horizon of possibilities I ventured to an… Read more

Deciding what to study can both feel overwhelming, intimidating and stressful. Even people with an ongoing interest of many years often have trouble landing on one specific course; The sea of opportunities is in many ways bigger than ever, this… Read more

My mom studied in London when she was my age and I grew up hearing stories of how magical and exciting it is. It has always been a dream of mine to explore and travel like she did, so once I had the opportunity I took it. Studying in London has… Read more

While I was nearing the end of my bachelors degree, I was telling my roommate about starting my masters in Psychology in the UK. He told me about the wonderful service called Across the Pond. This service would be able to help me apply to… Read more

Hello! My name is Carlos, I am from Mexico, and I am a candidate for the master’s degree in Finance and Investment at the University of Nottingham. My experience as a student in the United Kingdom has been above expectations so far. I have been… Read more

I chose to study in the UK because the language is familiar and it’s close to my home country. I was also intrigued by Worcester because of its size and town-life. It seemed as a big city but with the small country side benefits. Which were true… Read more

My name is Moisés and my passion for science started when I was a child but during my undergraduate and master studies this hunger for knowledge was driven by my advisors.  

My interest in studying… Read more

When I decided to apply to the University of Leeds, a friend told me that "Across the Pond" was an institution advocated to help students to access UK universities. That was surprising, and I searched on its webpage about how to receive its… Read more

As an international student from Canada, the decision to study abroad was driven by a desire for a transformative educational experience. The UK's rich legal heritage and prestigious universities made it the ideal destination for pursuing a law… Read more

Studying law in the UK was an attractive option to me for a number of reasons. Now, after completing 1 year of my studies I can better discuss the advantages of choosing to study abroad. Firstly, the UK has many world-renowned universities, and… Read more

Hi! My name is Alexis, a student from Canada almost done completing my master’s degree in Public Health in Chester, England. As a mature student, it was a big deal for me to quit my job back in Canada, get rid of my apartment and car, and fit… Read more

After graduating with my Bachelor, I knew I wanted to continue my education. But the amount of time and money that most Master's degrees take in the US was not something I wanted. Master programs in Europe intrigued me much more, and mixed with… Read more

I have had a dream of living abroad for most of my life and three years ago, decided to take the plunge to apply to graduate school in a foreign country. During my time in the USA, I had lived in all different regions of the country, but… Read more

I first moved to UK to do a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and it turned out to be the best decision of my life. After my undergraduate, I did not feel ready to move back to Norway, so I decided to proceed further with a… Read more

Across the Pond was pivotal in my success in studying abroad. I applied directly through the university then worked with someone directly at Across the Pond to help prepare for my move. They provided a pamphlet with clear checklists and… Read more

Hello everyone I am happy to share my experience doing my PhD in the UK.  

I decided to do my PhD in the UK because I found a department in the University of Nottingham that really fitted the research topic that I… Read more

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, I chose to pursue studies in the UK to experience life in a different part of the world. It has been a wonderful experience so far, learning about the difference in culture and experiencing so many new… Read more

I decided to move to the UK for my master’s degree as I wanted to visit the country for a long time due to my interest in exploring the culture and beautiful architecture. Knowing that the tuition cost would be very close to a Canadian… Read more

My name is Madalyn. I am an American that completed my Master’s Degree in English and American Literature at the University of Kent in England. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD in English and American History at the University of Kent. My… Read more

Applying to study in the UK was without a doubt the most stressful part of my experience as an international student. Not moving to another country and not earning the degree itself, but the application process. The entire process can… Read more