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

Christmas in England is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Say what you will, but Brits know how to do Christmas. By mid-November the lights go up, the… Read more

In today's post, advisor and team lead Brittni Baird gives the scoop on the advantages of studying outside of London.

London is undoubtedly a vibrant and… Read more

Christmas is largely celebrated in Canada. When November hits, we settle into the familiar pattern of holiday music, decorations, and classic Christmas movies… 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

First of all, let me say Merry Christmas to all! December can be a busy time for everyone, but I know this is especially true for students! With classes… Read more

In this post, advisor Heather discusses reasons to consider studying in Northern Ireland.

While many students may automatically think about London and… Read more

Algunos piensan que Londres abarca todo lo que se conoce como el Reino Unido, sin embargo, si te detienes a pensar, hay tanta riqueza fuera de la capital que te maravillarás. En esta… Read more

Si como yo, eres de las personas que espera con ansias la llegada del invierno cada año para disfrutar de las celebraciones de esta época, ¡al estudiar en el Reino Unido podrás tener la oportunidad de vivir una experiencia decembrina única!… 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

Advisor Heather discusses some terms that you'll get accustomed to in the UK.

One of the biggest most potentially embarrassing differences in… Read more

There are plenty of differences between the UK and Canadian education systems, but maybe the biggest change is the grading system. I’ve written up a short list to help prepare you for your first day because Canadians tend… Read more

Today's blog post is written by Brittni Baird, a Student Advisor and Team Lead at Across the Pond. Brittni studied at University of Stirling and is therefore our resident Scotland expert!

With so many university… Read more

Encontrar estudiantes mexicanos en el Reino Unido no es algo inusual, ya que el país es receptor de personas que llegan de todas partes del mundo. Esta diversidad enriquece la cultura contemporánea del Reino Unido, y al mismo tiempo da la… 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

“Life is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page” St. Augustine

My love for travel started when I was very young on my first international… Read more

¿Estudiaste una licenciatura o maestría en Artes y estás pensando en llevar tus estudios al siguiente nivel? Qué mejor lugar para hacerlo que el Reino Unido, uno de los países donde más culturas convinen y cuya capital, Londres, ¡es… Read more

Community Connection

Since living in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, UK, I’ve noticed that it is best to leave my house at least 20 minutes early for… Read more

Since high school, I wanted to move to Vancouver. That was my end-goal. I planned to finish my Bachelor’s degree in Toronto and then move across the country to B… Read more