“So what are your plans after graduation?” What a loaded question. Most students dread this, but I was equipped, ready, and excited to answer with “I’m… Read more

The UK has a diverse history and there are many places you can visit all throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland that allow you to learn… Read more

I may be biased, but I think my university town of Aberystwyth is the best hidden gem in Wales. It’s hidden so well, it’s right in front you, and you… Read more

We’re taught to use the buddy system the moment we start Kindergarten. Take a buddy to the bathroom. Take a buddy to the office. Here’s your field trip… Read more

Most of us aim to study with thoughts of a future job in mind. One of the best parts of studying abroad is that it opens up many avenues of networking… Read more

When I realized that I would be studying in Wales, my father did what many parents do and found some books about Wales. We spent a while flipping through… Read more

Differences

Sometimes I forget how completely, and amazingly might I add, different England is from America. We may speak the same language (sort… Read more

I’ll never forget the burst of excitement I felt as I walked off the plane in Manchester. I wore my backpack (the big one I’d use for weekend travel trips… Read more

It was comforting to know that I would be studying abroad in another English-speaking country, however, one of my biggest concerns was losing points on… Read more

If you’re an American student looking to apply to universities in Great Britain, you probably didn’t get very far in the process before you encountered a… Read more

1. Be Culturally Aware

While the UK is not wildly different from other English speaking countries, making sure you’re culturally aware can go a long… Read more

Leaving the comforts of sunny San Diego, California to come to the UK, which is infamous for its cloudy rainy days, was at first a challenge for me. I… Read more

Long ago, Samuel Johnson said, “if you are tired of London you are tired of life.” However, I think what he actually meant was, “if you are tired of the… Read more

So you’re at the point where you’ve accepted an offer from a UK university. You have your visa, and you’ve paid your deposit. Now it’s time to pack… Read more

When you embark on your UK university experience, one thing you may not think about is the differences between the US and UK educational systems. Remember… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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.… Read more