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Before I came to study at the University of Chester I had never visited the city before so I truly did not know what to expect. However, Chester completely blew me away. I had no idea that a smaller city… Read more

Living in Edinburgh has been one of the best experiences of my life. Scotland is a multicultural, respectful, and friendly country. From the very first moment, you feel welcome and, most importantly, incredibly safe.

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I am a Sustainable Development Engineer, and I had the opportunity to study the MSc in Leadership in Climate Change and Sustainability at Newcastle University, thanks to Across the Pond, who were with me throughout the entire initial… Read more

Hello, I’m Diana, a 30-year-old Mexican woman who finished 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 knew that I… Read more

One question I have been asked many times is: Why did you choose to study abroad in the UK?

If you had asked me a few years ago, I would never have imagined that I would be living and studying in… Read more

There are not many university degrees where hitting someone over the head with a breakaway bottle can technically count as studying. Mine is one of them. I study Acting and Fight Performance at East 15 Acting School, combining… Read more

When I started applying to drama schools in the UK, I thought the difficult part would be the audition. I quickly discovered that the application process itself can feel like a full-time project – especially when you are applying… Read more

My journey towards studying a master’s degree in the United Kingdom actually began after returning from the UK itself. I had spent two months here taking an English course, and if I had already dreamed of living in England before, I… Read more

I chose Bayes Business School for several reasons, but, in short, I felt it was the school that offered me the best value for money. When you start researching MBAs in the UK, you realise the investment can end up being excessively… Read more

I always knew that, at some point in my career, I wanted to study a postgraduate degree abroad. For me, studying outside Mexico always represented an opportunity for both professional and personal growth, and as I progressed in my… Read more

Deciding to come to the United Kingdom to study was not something that began as a perfectly structured plan. It started with the dream of a 12-year-old girl who had always wanted to live in England, an instinct that kept calling me to… Read more

At age 23, I realised that I was living through the motions of life but not experiencing it. The advice I received that helped me was: what are the things you broadly enjoy, and how can those things be involved in a career? For me, it… Read more

Studying abroad can seem like a daunting decision. It is expensive, there's lots of paperwork and applications, and you may feel like giving up, but don’t! It is worth it. It is not an easy decision to decide to move away from… Read more

One of the first things I started to think about before moving to Edinburgh is where I am going to live. There were a few different options I could choose from, so I would recommend doing your research… Read more

I remember before coming to the UK, a lot of challenges came my way, and I doubted whether this dream was really meant for me. Still, I kept going, every time more tired than before, but something inside me kept pushing me forward. I… Read more

Sometimes, when you are already on campus, you do not want to go too far to find something to eat and power through the rest of your day (even though Botanic Avenue has sooo many great options). These were the spots I found myself… Read more

One of the best parts of studying in Belfast is that you are only about two hours from Dublin, making it a great day or weekend trip. I made plenty of mistakes during my trips (some of which left me stranded and others that cost me… Read more

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