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Study in the UK

Discover why students love Across the Pond and studying in the UK by reading all about their student experiences! If you want, you can even select specific universities and read more about what students from all over the world thought about their time there.
 

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Fernanda
Business, University of Hull

Studying Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Hull gave me the foundation to take my career to the next level. The analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and global perspective I gained there have been… Read more

Kuniko
Artificial Intelligence, Computer/IT, University of Hull

Before starting this course (MSc Artificial intelligence and Data science), I was working in the IT department in industry. AI was one of the largest themes everyone discussed to improve the performance of all divisions. I began to… Read more

Kelly
Creative Writing, English, Film and TV, University of Hull

Hull offers top quality teaching for my desired course with various opportunities. Within the university there's also an abundant of choices for societies, sport teams and volunteering. It is also really affordable - both tuition fees… Read more

Harsha
Marketing, University of Hull

The University of Hull is the best place to study in. I looked into several universities before making a decision. I discovered that the University of Hull offers top-notch student support. They have a student HUB that was created with… Read more

Stefania
Marketing, University of Hull

As a postgraduate and international student, the University of Hull has an interesting offer to project yourself professionally. 

The university's administrative team offers support at all stages of the process,… Read more

Helena
Business, Management, Royal Holloway, University of London

I study BSc Business and Management at Royal Holloway, University of London. I’m very pleased with my choice. The main building is one of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever seen. I imagined spending four years of my life there and… Read more

Desiree
Animal, Zoology, Veterinary, University of Nottingham

I am studying Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nottingham (UoN), a five-year program. After three years, you earn a BVMedSci degree, with the option to either complete your studies there or continue for the remaining two years… Read more

Serena
International Relations, Law, Royal Holloway, University of London

I still remember starting my final year of high school with no clear idea or thoughts about what would come next. Counsellors and teachers had talked about study choices and the application process, but studying abroad was never a… Read more

Victor
Business, Newcastle University

I was feeling stuck in Monterrey, working from home at a global company, and I knew I needed a change. I wanted something new and exciting that would help me grow both in my studies and as a person. That's when I decided to look for a… Read more

Stefanie
Energy, Engineering, Management, Sustainability, City, University of London

As a professional in Electronic Engineering in Mexico with five years of experience working in various jobs and engineering fields, I realized that simply having a university degree was not enough to get the job I wanted or to start my… Read more

Sandra
Development, Management, Sustainability, Queen's University Belfast

Studying abroad was always my “one day” dream and being able to do it, is something I will always keep in my heart. 

I chose to study in the UK because I have always been fascinated by its history and culture.… Read more

Maria
Energy, Engineering, Sustainability, University of Nottingham

Hello! My name is Maria, I am from Sibajahui, El Fuerte, Sinaloa; a small rural town with around 600 inhabitants. For people like me, living in areas without access to additional services like foreign language education, studying… Read more

Karla
Culture, Environment, Sosiology, University of Edinburgh

The United Kingdom offers something academically that I couldn't find in other countries: a wide range of master's programs in interdisciplinary studies. For a long time, I was interested in Environmental Humanities (the intersection… Read more

Martha
Landscape Architecture, University of Kent

One of my dreams has always been to do my master's abroad. I knew that having an experience in a foreign country would be incredible in all senses. The United Kingdom is well known for its prestigious universities and multicultural… Read more

Mario
Medicine, University of York

Coming to study in the United Kingdom has been one of the best experiences that have happened to me in my life and has changed the way I see the world.

At first, I was a little nervous and wondering what could happen… Read more

Mariajose
Art and Design, Culture, University of Sussex

Deciding to study abroad has been one of the best decisions that I've made. All of which will be mentioned in the following text, but mainly because I felt that I needed a change, an adventure, to have a break and to figure it out… Read more

Paula
Marketing, Robert Gordon University

Hello, my name is Paula. I'm Mexican, and in September, I moved to Aberdeen, Scotland, to pursue my MSc Digital Marketing at RGU. This process took me over two years to finalise, as I kept postponing it because I knew I would miss my… Read more

Jorge Eduardo
Artificial Intelligence, Queen Mary University of London

After graduating from university, I spent a few years working in the industry, but I still wanted to pursue a master's degree, mainly focused on research. After investigating various options and evaluating my possibilities, with the… Read more

Izta
Health Sciences, University of Birmingham

Studying in England has been one of the best experiences of my life, not only because of the knowledge I gained from studying at such an important university but because of all the people I met, the experiences I lived and the personal… Read more

Itzia
Law, University of Essex

While I know that studying abroad is a privilege, I decided to study in the UK because it was my personal and professional challenge to take a year off to improve my skills and professional knowledge but also to finally have the… Read more

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