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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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Benjamin
MBA, City St George's, University of London

Choosing the UK for my MBA was a decision driven by both professional and personal reasons. I wanted to study in an international environment, challenge myself outside my comfort zone, and experience living in one of the world’s most… Read more

Ana
Museum/Gallery, University of Leicester

What motivated me to study in the UK as mainly the prestige of the Museum Studies program at the University of Leicester, combined with the school's proximity to London and its wide variety of museums. It was the perfect opportunity to… Read more

Gerardo
Energy, University of Sussex
What Motivated Me to Study in the United Kingdom?

My primary motivation for pursuing further studies was to complement my background as an Industrial Engineer with specialized training in energy, climate change, and sustainability. Up… Read more

Djanira Alexandra
Architecture, University of Edinburgh
What motivated me to study in the UK?

Studying for a postgraduate degree abroad had been one of my goals since graduating from university. After several years of developing my career as an architect, I felt it was the right time to… Read more

Sofía
Engineering, Cranfield University
1. London calling – The Clash

The dream of studying in England

I always knew that I wanted to go abroad to study a master´s degree. It was just a matter of where, when and how. Having finished my bachelor´s in biology… Read more

Vanessa
Geography, University of Manchester

I always knew I wanted to study abroad. I had lived my whole life in one of the busiest, most populous cities in the world, but I wanted more. I wanted a chance to experience different cultures, environments, and people. I constantly… Read more

Samragi
Computer/IT, University of Salford

If you had told me on my first day at the University of Salford that some of the strangers walking beside me would become my friends, that I would have a favorite booth in the library, or that I would eventually be helping other… Read more

Wendoline
Politics/International Relations, University of Strathclyde

Hello! My name is Wendoline, and what motivated me to study in the United Kingdom was that I found several universities offering programmes and courses that aligned perfectly with the field of study I wanted to explore in greater depth… Read more

Caroline
Art and Design, University of Essex

What I loved most about the SU at the University of Essex was all the different activities available for me to do in my first year. I could do climbing, swimming, roller skating, and more. So much other stuff was available for students… Read more

Caroline
Art and Design, University of Essex

For my first year at the University of Essex, I lived in on-campus accommodation. I really enjoyed my stay there for multiple reasons. 

First, the accommodation was very close to the university facilities.

It… Read more

Jorge
Education, University of Bristol

I came to Bristol carrying two identities that had shaped my whole adult life: teacher and student of language. For seven years I had stood in front of university classrooms in Colombia teaching English, watching my own students dream… Read more

Djanira Alexandra
Architecture, University of Edinburgh
What motivated me to study in the UK?

Since graduating from university, one of my main professional goals had been to pursue a postgraduate degree abroad that would allow me to complement and expand the knowledge I had gained in the… Read more

Diego
Robotics, Heriot-Watt University

Moving to Scotland marked a major milestone in my life. It was my first experience abroad and brought me many rewarding moments, both personally and professionally. I had the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in Robotics, where I… Read more

Jennifer
Energy, Durham University
My Acceptance Letter to Hogwarts

Studying in Durham is the closest feeling to receiving your Hogwarts letter and embarking on an unforgettable journey. Every cobbled alley, historic bridge, and riverside view carries genuine magic. I… Read more

Jennifer
Energy, Durham University
A Big Ben Dream Turned Reality

Hello, I am Jennifer, an MSc in Energy Engineering Management student at Durham University. Today, I am truly living the dream I worked so hard to achieve. Growing up, British culture captured my… Read more

Daniela
Film and TV, University of York

My name is Daniela. I am a Mexican film editor, and I studied an MA in Editing for Film and Television Production at the University of York in the United Kingdom. I decided to study at the University of York because it is one of the… Read more

Jennifer
Energy, Durham University
The Monarch Effect: Finding Power in Unity

Monarch butterflies fly more than 5,000 kilometers to reach Mexico. While a single butterfly might seem small and fragile at first glance, its true strength lies in its unity with the swarm.… Read more

Karla Anahí
Landscape Architecture, Newcastle University

Hello. My name is Karla, and I am currently finishing my Master of Science in Advanced Landscape Planning and Management at Newcastle University in the UK. Although I am now just one step away from graduating, I know that the decision… Read more

Jaqueline
Medicine/biomedicine, University of York
What motivated me to study in the United Kingdom?

I was deeply motivated by the idea of experiencing different educational systems and learning styles. I wanted to build my adaptability, a skill that is incredibly valuable and crucial… Read more

Jaqueline
Medicine/biomedicine, University of York
What motivated me to study in the United Kingdom?

I was always excited about the idea of living abroad; I wanted to learn how to stand on my own two feet and discover what I was capable of on my own. I chose the UK because of its… Read more

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