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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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Denisse
Neuroscience, University of York
It all started with a dream (and probably too many films)

If I'm being completely honest, one of the reasons I always dreamed of studying in the UK was because of the films I grew up watching. The cobbled streets, historic buildings… Read more

Denisse
Neuroscience, University of York
Come with an open mind

If I could give one piece of advice to anyone moving to the UK, it would be this: don't just come for the degree.

Come for the experience.

Some of the most valuable things I've… Read more

Denisse
Development, University of York
Why I chose the University of York

When I was researching Master's programmes, I wanted something that combined theory with practical clinical knowledge. The MSc in Development and Clinical Practice at the University of York stood out… Read more

Denisse
Development, University of York
I thought English would be the hardest part

Before moving to the UK, one of the questions I got asked the most was: "Are you worried about studying in English?"

Surprisingly, the answer was no.

I had… Read more

Maria Jose
Artificial Intelligence, University of Essex
Why I chose to study a master's in the UK

Twelve months ago I had no idea whether this would ever happen. I kept opening emails about scholarship rejections, incomplete applications and new requirements, one after another. For months,… Read more

Javier
Development, University of Sussex
What motivated me to study in the United Kingdom?

First, this academic break in my professional career came as part of God’s plan, who led my wife and me to seek different ways to strengthen our professional profile so that we could… Read more

Fabián
Mathematics, University of Essex

Choosing to pursue a master’s degree in the United Kingdom was an opportunity to step outside my comfort zone, continue developing academically and experience life in another country. I was particularly attracted by the quality of… Read more

Diego
Engineering, University of York

I am a firm believer that if something scares you, you should do it, because that is where you grow, and to be honest, going to study in the United Kingdom was one of the decisions that scared me the most at the time, but I don't… Read more

José
Law, University of Bristol

Hello, my name is José, I am from the city of Santiago, Chile, and this is my experience studying in the United Kingdom. 

The Decision That Changed Everything

The truth is that I had always dreamed of studying… Read more

Othelie
Business, Edinburgh Napier University
Why I decided to study abroad

My name is Othelie, and I'm from a small city in Norway. I’m currently studying for a Bachelor´s degree in Business Management with Entrepreneurship at Edinburgh Napier University. I first discovered the… Read more

Aisha
Law, University of Manchester
A New City, A New Me

I travelled alone from Pakistan to the United Kingdom, stepping into a completely different country where I knew no one, all by myself. It felt both exciting and scary at the same time, but I did it; I navigated… Read more

Diana
Medicine/biomedicine, Queen's University Belfast

I was living and working in Chiang Mai, Thailand when I couldn’t envision myself living in Northern Ireland. I was looking to take the next step in my healthcare career, so I decided to pursue a master’s degree and applied to Queen’s… Read more

Marc
Medicine/biomedicine, Queen's University Belfast

Moving to Belfast has been possibly the best decision I've ever made. I found settling here really easy, because of the city's vibe, comfort, and ease! I found the whole process really simple, which I think made a huge difference in… Read more

Mari
Business, Aberystwyth University
Planning, planning, planning

During my years in college, I heard about the option of studying abroad in the UK and I ended up planning it all through college and went through with it. After many good recommendations from my advisor in… Read more

Henrietta
Economics, Oxford Brookes University

Choosing to study in the UK was one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made — and without a doubt, one of the best.

As an international student, I was initially drawn to the UK because of its globally respected… Read more

Jamila
Law, University of Leicester
A Leap of Faith Across the Atlantic

Deciding to cross the Atlantic to study law at the University of Leicester was a choice driven by a desire for academic rigor and a truly global perspective. The UK’s rich legal tradition, combined… Read more

Jeremy
Law, SOAS University of London

When I decided to move from Canada to the UK to study international law in London, I knew that I would be incurring a large financial burden to make this incredible experience happen. This decision can come with a lot of anxiety and… Read more

Jeremy
Law, SOAS University of London
Why Studying Abroad is Worth Your While

Since moving from Canada to London, UK for my LLM (Masters of Law), I often describe my decision to study abroad as the action that cracked open my comfortable Canadian life and made room for my… Read more

Nisa
Business, University of Manchester

I moved from Turkey to Manchester to study an MSc in International Business and Management at Alliance Manchester Business School. I wanted to gain an international perspective, grow professionally, and meet people from different… Read more

Baria
Marketing, University of Manchester

When I moved from Pakistan to study at the University of Manchester, I thought I knew what I was signing up for. I expected lectures, assignments, exams, and a degree at the end of it all. What I did not expect was that some of the… Read more

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