As they don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in England, Scotland or Ireland, the lead up to Christmas in the United Kingdom often dominates most of the fall season. Restaurants and bars start advertising bookings for Christmas… Read more

Bienvenidos al Blog de Across the Pond. En esta ocasión abordaremos un tema que suele causar dudas, e incluso preocupación al momento de decidir cómo podemos financiar nuestros estudios en el Reino Unido: el… Read more

London is an amazing city full of history, there’s no denying that. There is so much to do, so much to see, and it’s the capital of England. What’s not to love? It’s so amazing, that people often forget there are other cities that are just as, if… Read more

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

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

I have to admit, I had pretty high expectations for being in Newcastle during Christmastime. I’ve seen tons of photos of dreamy fairy lights, specialty Christmas food, and garland draped over every shop and café to not get… Read more

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

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

It has been around 3 months since I first arrived in the UK. Throughout my time here so far, I have gone through a lot of emotions. First: being excited to start a new chapter in my life, second: being nervous to make… Read more

Christmas is a magical time of year. A holiday now grounded with traditions; it presents the perfect opportunity to create some new traditions as you’re living abroad. There may not be a… Read more

Yes, you can travel without taking a gap year!

One of the best things about living in the UK is that I get to travel while also being a student. Travel within the UK is incredibly easy, and while I have yet to travel… Read more

Don’t fret if you’ll miss your pet!

When I decided to move to Scotland for my Master’s degree, I knew I would miss family and friends but one thing I didn’t anticipate was how much I would miss my beloved, Dylan. Dylan is… Read more

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

It shouldn’t be a surprise that living in the United Kingdom can be expensive. The exchange rate from Canadian dollar to the British pound is not in favor of Canadians, and the closer to major cities like London, Manchester… Read more

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

Studying law in the UK has been a fascinating and rewarding experience; due to the course of development, the law has taken. From a Public Law point of view, the law or Acts of Parliament has taken a political position, as the UK… Read more

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

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

Studying law has always been my dream, however studying in the UK was never in my mind until I learned about Across the Pond. ATP provided me with the information that helped make me come to the UK possible.

At first,… Read more

Newcastle is a fantastic city to live in. From the art galleries and lush parks to the buzzing nightlife on Grey Street, you’ll never have a, “there’s nothing to do” moment. But it doesn’t hurt to see something new every… Read more