Words can hold different meanings depending on a person’s perspective. Two words “college” and “university” are two words used interchangeably. In England, their definitions are entirely different.

1. The Words “College” & “University… Read more

Part of why the British monarchy is so captivating is that the institution has existed for so long. Royals have been around in the area now known as the British Isles since the 500s, starting with King Cerdic in the… Read more

In this video, our Ambassador, Krista, asked her fellow students what they thought might be the biggest differences between the cultures of the US and the UK. Enjoy!

If you would like to find… Read more

Choosing a course from the list your advisor provides may bring an overwhelming feeling, but using three W’s (what, when, and where) can help you narrow down your options to choose the 3-5 suggested courses that are perfect for you!

What… Read more

In this video, our Ambassador, Krista, shares with us why she thinks studying in the UK is a great opportunity for American students.

She interviews a few fellow classmates from the states as well, who also attest to the benefits of their… Read more

No one can deny that 2020 has been an unprecedented year for all of us. That being said, life goes on, assignments must be turned in and degrees must be finished. Between homesickness, culture shock and mounting deadlines, it is completely… Read more

At some point during your studies you are bound to get the travel bug. One of the bigger perks to living in the UK is that international travel becomes significantly cheaper, and breathtaking destinations are often a… Read more

Bienvenidos al Blog de Across the Pond. En esta ocasión presentamos una conversación con Alejandro González Degetau, quien nos comparte sus experiencias y valiosas claves para obtener una beca ANID… Read more

Published Originally: April 7th, 2020by ST Tangirala, ATP Student AmbassadorStudying at: University of East Anglia

Ah the Lake District, the major natural wonder of England. It is the one place in England where you feel you’re in a… Read more

The Value of an Education Abroad

I am sure that a number of you have thought about studying abroad during your undergraduate experience, and I am more than positive many of you have made that happen! Think back to times that you most… Read more

El doctorado es un gran paso que muchos de nosotros queremos alcanzar en nuestra vida académica, su alto grado académico y excelencia en investigación ha convertido al Reino Unido como destino favorito entre los estudiantes latinos e… Read more

Bienvenidos al Blog de Across the Pond. En esta ocasión encontrarás de forma concisa los requerimientos y características de esta importante beca que otorga el gobierno de Chile.

Las Becas ANID (antes becas… Read more

Canadians are no strangers to spectator sports. Professional, semi-professional and university level teams are scattered across the country which means there is ample opportunity to watch your favourite teams play in person or… Read more

“There’s nothing like a nice cup of tea in the afternoon”. For some this phrase is fairly familiar, and for others this phrase is a way of life. In the United Kingdom, tea has steeped (tea pun) its way into the lives of… Read more

It’s no doubt that when you settle into a new place, ordinary things will seem “foreign” to you - I know it did for me when I came to study in the UK!  But, here are a few things that will hopefully put you at ease before you take the plunge… Read more

Amongst the fears of moving across the pond, we also fear if we are going to make friends. This is one of the things I was most worried about as without friends, the experience would be very lonely. However, I assure you, it… Read more

Seguramente durante tu búsqueda de opciones de estudio en el Reino Unido te has topado con más de una vez con un grado académico en el Reino Unido bajo el concepto de MSc o MBA. Y posiblemente… Read more

When abroad, taking pictures is a good way to share your journey with others by telling a story. Instagram is a big social media platform that allows you to upload photos for your personal storytelling! London has many sites that are ‘double-tap… Read more

Prior to arriving in the UK, I worked at a tea shop, where I learned to become a serious tea aficionado. And after living here for a few months, I’ve managed to learn a thing or two about the UK’s rules about tea, and the… Read more