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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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Steven
Engineering, University of Manchester
More Than a Journey

Arriving in the United Kingdom for the first time was a completely new experience for me. I was not coming for a short holiday, a conference, or a brief visit. I was coming for a longer period, with a clear academic… Read more

Steven
Engineering, University of Manchester
Saying Yes to University Life

When I first joined the University of Manchester, I decided that I did not want to only pass through the university. I wanted the university to pass through me. For me, university life is not only about… Read more

Steven
Engineering, University of Manchester
Choosing Structural Engineering

Many civil engineering students dream of becoming structural engineers. I was one of them. From the outside, structural engineering can look like the perfect course for someone who is good at mathematics… Read more

Alexis
Aerospace, University of Manchester
When Nobody Is Watching: The Freedom Shock of UK University

Coming from Singapore, I had mentally prepared for a lot of things before moving to Manchester. The cold. The accents. Finding decent food. What I had not prepared for was the… Read more

Alexis
Aerospace, University of Manchester
What Nobody Told Me Before I Moved to Manchester

Before I left Singapore for Manchester, people kept warning me about the rain. I grew up in Singapore, where it rains heavily and often, so those warnings never really landed. I figured… Read more

Alexis
Aerospace, University of Manchester
What Aerospace Engineering at Manchester Actually Looks Like

When I was applying for Aerospace Engineering at the University of Manchester, I pictured a degree packed with hands-on projects, CAD software, workshops, things you could… Read more

Joel
Engineering, University of Manchester

My first five minutes in Manchester did not go to plan. I landed at the airport with heavy bags, a head full of nerves, and absolutely no idea that the luggage trolleys required coins to release. Everyone around me seemed to know… Read more

Josephine
Chemistry, University of Leeds

Living in the UK was an experience that was possible thanks to the University dedicated teams for receiving worldwide students, for example the Leeds University Union. I was embarking on a STEM program that had lots of additional… Read more

Maren Felicity
Psychology, University of Roehampton

After a year of studying in London, I am left with a wealth of experiences and knowledge. In addition to gaining new insights into Psychology, I also developed valuable skills and perspectives outside the university setting. 

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Nola
Management, Edinburgh Napier University

I study “Business Management with Entrepreneurship” at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, and I have had a very positive experience so far. What I like most is how included and welcome you feel as a student. The modules are well… Read more

Anne
Business, Edinburgh Napier University
Why I Chose to Study Abroad, and Why the UK Made Sense

Choosing to pursue a Master's degree abroad was not a decision I took lightly, but it has turned out to be one of the best choices I have made. As someone who completed my… Read more

Htike
Energy, Engineering, Sustainability, Cranfield University

As someone who is passionate about sustainability, my career goal is to build a path in the renewable energy sector. My aspirations comes from the benefits of developing sustainable energy sources and ensuring energy security worldwide… Read more

Himesha
Business, Management, Cranfield University

What does it take to turn a lifelong passion for the planet into a fulfilling and impactful career? For Himesha, the answer was the Environmental Management for Business MSc at Cranfield. Himesha took the leap to pursue her… Read more

Firdausi
Engineering, Environment, Cranfield University

My personal motto is: Engineering for everyone, communities thrive when women build. It’s a reminder of why I chose this path and why I’m committed to making space for more women in engineering.

I graduated… Read more

Samra
Engineering, Environment, Sustainability, Cranfield University

A few years ago, the idea of studying for my master’s at Cranfield University felt impossible. Yet here I am, and looking back at where my journey began, it feels both humbling and empowering.

I’m studying Water and… Read more

Summer
Management, Cranfield University
The CSA: A lighthouse for students

To me, the CSA is like a lighthouse by the sea. Whenever students need direction, support, or simply a place to feel at home, the CSA is where they can turn.

We support students… Read more

Henrietta
Physiotherapy, Oxford Brookes University

I applied to study in the Pre-Registration MSc Physiotherapy course at Oxford Brookes University and received my unconditional offer to start the following year. I had applied to physiotherapy programs in Canada, UK and Australia this… Read more

Maty
Aerospace, Human Resources, Cranfield University

Hello! I'm Maty an Italian originally from Senegal, and I recently embarked on the exciting journey of an MSc in Safety and Human Factors in Aviation at Cranfield University. Choosing where to study is a monumental decision, but for me… Read more

Ilham Akbar
Aerospace, Cranfield University

From the classroom at Cranfield University to a national research centre in Indonesia, my journey through the MSc in Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures (ALCS) has been a testament to the power of industry-focused, hands-on… Read more

Dennis
Artificial Intelligence, Cranfield University

The world of technology is moving at an unprecedented pace, and at the heart of this revolution is Cranfield University. Cranfield is at the forefront of new technology and builds strong links with global companies, so let’s hear the… Read more

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