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I am Itzel, an international student enrolled in the clinical nutrition program at the University of Nottingham. I have always dreamed of studying abroad, just like you. I understand that the university application process can be… Read more

My name is Isela, a postgraduate student of MSc Advanced Sustainable Design at the University of Edinburgh. Today I want to share my experience about the beautiful journey of studying in the UK. 

First of all,… Read more

Choosing where to study is a significant decision that shapes your academic journey and personal growth. Leeds, a vibrant and dynamic city in the heart of the United Kingdom, stands out as a popular destination for students from around… Read more

Since my BA I had the desire to study abroad. As a contemporary dancer, I wanted to explore different teaching approaches, learn new movement languages, engage with various teachers and choreographers, and observe how people from a… Read more

I had to answer this question several times while giving campus tours to families from different countries when I worked as an international student ambassador at the university. The answer went something like this: I had always wanted… Read more

Hi, my name is Ana and I’m from Mexico. I studied the MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Essex  and, honestly it was the best experience of my life.

Not only I was able to learn from great… Read more

Deciding to study in the UK was one of the most pivotal choices of my life. The opportunity to learn from high-quality institutions, immerse myself in new cultures, and gain a sense of independence was too valuable to pass up. The UK,… Read more

Hello! My name is Regina. I studied an MSc in Biotechnology (Microbial Pathway) at the University of Nottingham, and I wanted to share my incredible experience studying at a UK university! 

For several years, I've been keenly interested in continuing my professional development, expanding my knowledge base, and gaining a clearer understanding of the contemporary world and the positive impact I can make. To… Read more

Coming to study in the United Kingdom was a long-standing aspiration for me. I have always been attracted to the country's academic tradition and had an interest in its culture since childhood. In the field of environmental economics,… Read more

When I decided to study in the UK, I was looking for more than just an academic degree—I was searching for clarity on my professional path. Coming from Mexico, I knew I wanted to challenge myself by immersing myself in a new culture… Read more

I decided to study in the United Kingdom because I wanted to have a worldwide perspective on the topics I was interested in. For years, I was looking for interdisciplinary master programs with experienced professors in peacebuilding… Read more

Studying in the UK has been one of the best decisions of my life, and my experience in Newcastle upon Tyne has been nothing short of extraordinary. As a Colombian from Neiva, Huila, I chose to… Read more

I began my journey with a trip full of surprises, delays and a lot of stress. I arrived to Aberdeen (The Silver City!) to a winter where day was night. I stayed in a hotel for a couple of weeks, then I went to Hillhead.

Universities in Leeds, particularly the University of Leeds, are internationally renowned and ranked among the best in the UK. They offer academic programs across a variety of disciplines, with… Read more

One of the best decisions of my life was to come to study at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

I had been working as a statistician for 14 years in Chile and although I liked my job and my life I felt that… Read more

Hi! My name is Claudio, from Chile, and I want to tell you about the wonders of living and studying in Scotland, in the UK, and how you can ease much of the stress and uncertainty of applying with the help of Across the Pond. … Read more

I was looking to do a Masters in Social Media and Social Research because I wanted to learn more about user behaviour on social networks. The University of York is ranked first in Sociology for research impact and fourth in the UK (… Read more

My name is Trista, I am from Ontario, Canada and I have just completed my first year of English Law at the University of Dundee. My journey began in high School when I was interested in the idea of studying abroad so I reached out to… Read more

Hi! My name is Joelsa, I’m studying here at Leeds Beckett University in the LLB program from Ontario, Canada  and I thought I'd share a little about my experience; everything from making the decision to study in the UK, to moving… Read more