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Deciding what to do with our future is not an easy decision. The simple act of growing up involves a whole set of actions that, in turn, trigger a reaction — one that can be good or not so good, but from which you always learn… Read more

When I first landed in Edinburgh to start my studies, I was in awe on how beautiful the city is, and I could hardly believe that this city will be my home for the next few years. Edinburgh has many historic… Read more

Although I came to Queen’s University Belfast to study children’s rights, I knew that if I wanted to get the most out of my experience studying in the UK, I needed to make space for my creative side too. I found that nurturing my… Read more

After ten years building a career across global tech, lifestyle media, and my own marketing agency, studying in the UK wasn't a whim, it was the next deliberate step. I'd spent years telling other brands' stories: first at a global… Read more

Moving to a different country can be terrifying, especially when it feels like you are unprepared and nothing is going your way. I know that feeling all too well.

When I was preparing to move to the UK, I had to apply… Read more

One of the most exciting advantages of studying in the UK was discovering how close Europe could feel. From Mexico, visiting cities such as Paris had seemed like a journey requiring considerable planning, time… Read more

Before travelling, I researched the university, Leeds and life in the UK extensively. I arrived well informed, but no amount of research can fully explain what it will feel like to live alone, study in… Read more

Before moving to the UK, I worried that I would feel lonely and not know how to make friends. I was also nervous about speaking to local people or attending events alone when I did not know anyone.

Before arriving in the UK, I did not know Leeds. Once I settled in, one of the first things that surprised me was how kind people were. In my experience, it is a welcoming, lively and comfortable city in… Read more

I completed my undergraduate degree and built a professional career in communication, marketing and content. Although studying outside Mexico had long been a dream, for years I worried that too much time had… Read more

Before arriving in the UK, I had a good level of English and had met the admission requirements. However, studying the language in Mexico was one thing; using it to complete a master's degree,… Read more

Before arriving in the UK, I had worked for more than ten years in communication, marketing and content. Returning to education did not mean starting from zero, but finding new ways to… Read more

Before arriving in the UK, one of the things I was most curious about was what my everyday life as a student would really be like. I could imagine the classes, buildings and academic work, but I did not… Read more

Before I began my applications, Leeds was completely unknown to me. I had never visited the UK, and everything I knew about the city came from videos, photographs, social media and information I had found during months of research.… Read more

The idea of studying outside Mexico did not appear overnight. From the moment I began my undergraduate degree, I dreamed of having an international experience. Yet for many years there always seemed to be… Read more

11 months ago, I moved abroad to pursue higher education, not realising that the decision would shape far more than just my academic path. It came with countless personal changes, and deciding to study away from home has shaped me in… Read more

Before coming to the UK, I had around eight years of professional experience in engineering and project management. My last job before starting this new adventure was at Unilever, in the ice cream business, where I worked in… Read more

My name is Karla; I’m from México, I’d like to share a bit about my experience living and studying in Newcastle upon Tyne—a city that, in my view, is an ideal place to learn… Read more

Since I was in high school, I’d dreamed of living in the United Kingdom. When I got to college, I didn’t have the opportunity to do an exchange program, but I always held onto the dream of studying abroad. Over the years, things can… Read more

What first drew me to studying in the UK was the chance to attend a university that is a leading institution in my field. I also really liked the fact that I could complete my Master’s in just one year, which meant having the… Read more