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Dreaming about this one stage in my life for the past few years and having it come to fruition as I arrived in London, this was a new beginning and chapter of my life. I know, it sounds pretty climatic and it was (I’d like to think so… Read more

A common question I get asked here is: why did you choose Scotland to study education? My answer is maybe a little more complicated than other international students, but it involves the coming together of a great programme and some… Read more

The UK is one of the most prominent publishing markets in the world, so it makes sense that it would provide courses for people to study the subject before entering the job market! I’m studying for my Master of Science in Publishing at… Read more

When I decided to apply for Law School in the UK, it was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) decisions I’d made for myself and by myself. Having the guidance of the Across the Pond student advisors to keep you on task and provide… Read more

I have been living in North East England for just over a month now and it has been nothing but excitement ever since. While my university had an airport service for international students, I decided to come a week early to start… Read more

My first week in Glasgow was filled with new places, jetlag, unique and delicious foods, jetlag, breathtaking sights, and more jetlag.

Things didn’t get off to the best start though. Due to a mixture of excitement and… Read more

My journey to the United Kingdom didn’t start off as smoothly as I had imagined. Before I had booked my flight, I experienced some technical difficulties with my visa application, causing me to miss my orientation… Read more

I knew I wanted to study abroad since high school. After visiting a few historic universities while on a trip to Spain I knew I would one day move to somewhere in Europe to study. I have family who studied in the UK and while Spain was… Read more

This time last year I was weeks away from moving to England for a yearlong master’s programme. One year later, I am weeks away from my completing my master’s. Despite everything that happened this year, my thoughts on living/ studying… Read more

I am originally from Mexico City, and for a long time I knew that I wanted to pursue a master’s degree in International Intellectual Property and Information Law in the United Kingdom. My goal was to specialize in… Read more

Hello! My name is Eduardo Flores Olayo, originally from Tlaxcala, Mexico, and I am an English teacher at the secondary school level. The purpose of this text is to invite you to study at the University of Essex, located in Colchester,… Read more

For Christmas I decided to escape from the routine of Aberdeen to explore Edinburgh and its Christmas market for 3 days. What began as a spontaneous idea became a very beautiful trip. The cobblestone streets, its medieval architecture… Read more

The United Kingdom appealed to me for its cultural richness, language and long musical tradition. As a musician, I regarded it as a cradle for music in its many forms; its landscapes and architecture also informed my decision.

I had always dreamed of pursuing an academic career, and studying abroad felt like the right path. The University of Edinburgh caught my attention because it was the first in the world to… Read more

I’ve absolutely loved exploring London during my studies. This city has so much to offer! From events and live music to pubs, nightlife, food, and even just relaxing in the parks, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of my top… Read more

Hello, I’m Diana, a nearly 30-year-old Mexican woman about to finish her master’s degree at the University of Sussex in England. When I decided to pursue a master’s degree, I had no idea where or what exactly I wanted to do; I just… Read more

I decided to pursue an MA in Creative Writing because I have always been passionate about storytelling, and the UK felt like the perfect place to do so. Many universities there have strong programs in this field, and I was eager not… Read more

While I was looking for master’s options in Mexico and already feeling the academic cycle slipping away, I came across an ad from Across the Pond on social media: “Would you like… Read more

The United Kingdom had always attracted me for its rich history, academic excellence, and global reputation. The prospect of pursuing a master’s degree in England seemed highly… Read more

What attracted me the most to pursuing a postgraduate degree in the UK was the high academic quality of the programmes, their shorter duration compared to those in Mexico, and the… Read more