The professors are experts

For years, I have felt fascinated about British culture, this was the reason why I decided to study for a bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching at university. Later on, I had the opportunity to work as a Spanish language assistant in the United Kingdom. This experience motivated me to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK because, by being closer to British culture, I became fascinated by the environment, customs, and after learning more about the country’s education system, I decided to start saving money and preparing myself to study a master’s degree in the UK.

After five years of working, saving, and preparing, I decided to apply for a master’s degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). However, since I was unfamiliar with the application process, I reached out to the agency “Across the Pond”, as it is well known among students who wish to study abroad (especially in the UK). I sent a message and throughout the entire process, they were very clear and provided timely support, both in terms of university options and funding opportunities. They were truly helpful—they never left me on my own and showed me financing options that I hadn’t known about until then, such as FIDERH and FUNED.

To help with funding, they held a webinar on how to apply and the steps to follow. All the information was very clear, and despite the fear I had about applying, the support from my family, the clear explanations, and the detailed payment plan were key in helping me apply for the FIDERH and FUNED loans. These loans are an investment in the future, as holding a postgraduate degree from abroad provides the opportunity to access better job positions, stay up to date in specialized areas of my professional field, and build a strong professional network that will lead to valuable cooperation in the future—not just between individuals but between countries as well.

My experience at the University of Essex has been very positive. I have learned a lot about English language teaching; the professors are experts in this field. In addition, my classmates come from different parts of the world, such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam, England, Iran, and Bangladesh. This university offers many extracurricular activities for students to make friends, and thanks to that, I’ve been able to connect with people from various countries. I also ran for President of Education at the university. Although I didn’t win because I didn’t get most votes, finishing in second place was a significant achievement. This experience greatly helped me strengthen friendships and expand my social circle.

- Eduardo