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I arrived in Brighton to pursue an MA in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Culture and Thought at the University of Sussex. I chose the United Kingdom for the academic excellence of its universities, but what I found exceeded all… Read more

Maybe I won’t start the way you’d expect; actually, it all began with a trip. I had never thought about studying in the UK, but I had always dreamed of visiting London. For as long as I can remember, it's been my favourite place, maybe… Read more

I had been searching for a long time for a program that combined sociology and technology in equal parts. Most of what I found was either too technical or too focused on the humanities. When I discovered the one at the… Read more

One of the main reasons that motivated me to study in the UK was the challenge of experiencing and adapting to a new and interesting culture such as the British one, as well as other language and a… Read more

What I didn't quite realise before starting university was the vastness of extracurricular activities I would encounter. University is truly like its own little world with such a range of societies, events and things to take part of… Read more

Applying to a university in the UK – in my case, Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) – was an exciting, but at times rather complicated, process. As a Swedish student who completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) in high… Read more

I completed my whole undergrad degree at the University of Roehampton. If you’re considering where to study, here are four reasons why Roehampton could be the perfect choice for you: 

One of… Read more

My main inspiration for studying in the UK was my passion for learning English. I was captivated by the UK as a multicultural country that brings together people from all over the world. The education system here is excellent, and I… Read more

Studying in the United Kingdom was an unparalleled experience. I am an industrial engineer dedicated to supply chain management; mitigating the environmental impact has become my greatest passion. I chose to study in the UK because, in… Read more

My dream was always to study in the UK, and now I'm living that dream. The process was much easier with the help of Across the Pond, who made my life SO much easier by helping me with the paperwork and the necessary requirements. They… Read more

My dream was always to live in the UK, and I can say I've achieved it!!! I'm living my dream of living here while studying for a master's degree. It's something I never imagined would happen, but dreams do exist, and here I am, writing… Read more

Hi, I’m Juan Carlos from Chile, and a year ago I decided to take a big step. I put my life on hold in Chile, my job, my family and my friends, to pursue a dream and study in the United Kingdom. It wasn’t an easy decision, but I wanted… Read more

For me, studying abroad has been as much about personal growth as it has been about academics. Moving across the world forced me to become more independent and to figure out how to adapt quickly to a new environment… Read more

York is super walkable, which I love, but buses are handy too. As a student you can ride free on the U1 and U2 buses within campus. The U1 is free until Green Dykes Lane and the U2 is free  until The Retreat.… Read more

After living on campus for two years, I decided to try something new and live off campus. It was time to step out of my comfort zone at Roehampton and experience London in a different way. Another uni friend and I started looking for… Read more

If you’re planning to study at Roehampton and considering living on campus, you might be wondering what that’s really like. During my first two years, I lived in Roehampton student accommodation. First in Shaw House on the main campus… Read more

Hi, I’m Ananya, and I am an international student from Norway studying in the UK, specifically in Dundee, Scotland. Starting September, I will be in my 3rd year, studying BSc Biomedical Sciences. I have loved it here in Scotland, and I… Read more

After working for six years, and facing the uncertainty of leaving my professional and financial stability, I decided to take the leap and pursue my dream of living abroad. I felt ready… Read more

When I first stepped off the plane at Heathrow, I had no idea how quickly London would start to feel like home. From finding my accommodation to joining my university course, the whole journey of moving to another country has been far… Read more

When I told people back in Mexico I was heading to Scotland for my Master's in Sustainability and Environmental Studies at the University of Strathclyde, I got some puzzled looks. "Scotland? Where is that! Isn't it cold?" they'd say.… Read more