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How to Adapt in Foreign Cultures

Published Originally: January 21st, 2020by Oksanna Shulgach, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: University of Roehampton

Finding What’s Important

Through the past few years of traveling, every time I’ve entered a new country… Read more

Meeting New People in a New City

Published Originally: January 7th, 2019 by KeyAna Washington, Across the Pond Student Ambassador Studying at: Brunel University

When traveling to a new city alone, the idea of a fresh start and having to meet new people can be overwhelming… Read more

Alohomora! Unlock Your Inner Wizard in the UK

Let’s be real, who isn’t a Harry Potter fan? Anyone who says they aren’t is lying. Just kidding. Kind of. But really, it’s hard to come across anyone who hasn’t been touched in some way by the cultural phenomenon. Growing up, I was a huge fan of… Read more

Christmas in London: How to Get the Humbug Out

Published Originally: December 23rd, 2019by Ellyn Cardon, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: SOAS University of London

When I think of Christmastime in London, I can’t help but visualize a grumpy old man in Victorian costume arguing with… Read more

Tips for Overcoming Jet Lag

Published Originally: December 17, 2019 by Victoria Crawshaw, Across the Pond Student Ambassador

Some slightly unfortunate complications of studying ‘across the pond’ are long (sometimes overnight) plane journeys and a five to eleven-hour… Read more

How a Simple Google Search Changed My Life

Anyone who has attempted an undergraduate degree knows that it is a long and trying time in your life. By senior year, you’re stressed and may be wondering if a master’s degree is even worth it. This is completely understandable, especially… Read more

Why I Chose to Study in NI

by Bleen Sharma

Almost 3 months into living and studying abroad, I still get asked the question, “why here?” For the locals of Belfast, it comes as quite a shock as to why someone from Canada would move to the United Kingdom, specifically… Read more

The A,B,C’s of Application Prep!

Published Originally: December 3rd, 2019by Ria Shome, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: Royal Holloway, University of London

Many of us have spent countless hours preparing applications for a number of reasons. Jobs and other universities… Read more

How to Start Sleeping Better So That You Will Be Productive at Uni in the UK

Published Originally: November 26th, 2019by Oksanna Shulgach, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: University of Roehampton

When you first arrive at Uni, you might be tempted to sacrifice sleep to enjoy the new environments. However,… Read more

“Newbie” in Newcastle

Published Originally: October 8th, 2019by Krista Volden, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: Newcastle University

Hats to you for looking into studying at Newcastle University - you could not have picked a better place!  Equipped with a… Read more

“Why here?” - Why I Chose to Study in the UK

Published Originally: November 12th, 2019by KeyAna Washington, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: Brunel University

Committing to study miles away from home, is no doubt a stressful process. Therefore, making sure that your new home offers… Read more

“Tuppence a Bag” Won’t Cut it Anymore: A Guide to Budgeting in London

Published Originally: November 5th, 2019by Ellyn Cardon, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: SOAS University of London

Not having had the occasion to buy birdseed yet in my time in London, I can’t tell you exactly how much it would… Read more

Why should Americans consider doing a Master’s Degree in the UK?

Published Originally: October 29th, 2019by ST Tangirala, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: The University of East Anglia

We, as Americans, have become very aware of extremely high tuition fees, undervalued jobs (or no jobs) coming for us… Read more

How to Travel on a Budget While Studying Abroad

Published Originally: October 8th, 2019by Kerry Plante, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: Queens University Belfast

f you’re like me, you chose to study abroad because you love seeing and experiencing new places. Even though your… Read more

Field Course Fortnight: University of Exeter’s Kenya Trip

Published Originally: October 1st, 2019by Melissa Greenwalt, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: University of Exeter

One of the reasons I was most excited to go to the University of Exeter for my MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity was… Read more

Reflecting as the Sun is Setting On My First Year in the UK

Published Originally: September 17, 2019 by Malin Von Knorring, ATP Student Ambassador Studying at: City, University of London

On a weekend trip to Prague, my friends and I waited in line to climb up the Old Town Tower for a panoramic view… Read more

One New Thing Per Day

Published originally on DATEby an ATP Student Ambassador, Marissa OsmanStudying at: Kings College London

When I first moved abroad, I made a promise to myself that I would do one new thing every day. London, being one of the most diverse… Read more

Geeks, Games & London

Published Originally: August 6, 2019by Ray Trammel, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: SOAS, University of London

Just like any big metropolitan city, you can find a little bit of everything when you visit London.  And if you, like me,… Read more

No Car? Didn’t Stop Me

Before arriving in the U.K., to start what has been one of the most incredible experiences, I questioned how I’d get around. As an American that drove everywhere back in the states, the idea of not having a vehicle for an entire year was a bit… Read more

Living & Studying Abroad With Your Significant Other.

Studying abroad is one of the most amazing experiences - why not enjoy this once in a life time opportunity with your significant other!? With that said, here are a few suggestions I’ve come to realize in the past 10 months living in Durham,… Read more

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