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Student Accommodation in the UK
Where do you live when studying abroad? Do universities in the UK offer student housing? How much does student accommodation cost? Did you know that as an international student, you are guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the first or all your years studying at most of our UK universities? You will need to apply by the housing application deadline, and of course the best student accommodation in the UK goes first - so that is a good reason to apply early! There are several different student accommodations, price levels and facilities to choose from!
Most students choose to live on campus in their first year. This is social and a fantastic way to get to know students from all over the world! After that, most students choose to move into privately rented accommodation with their new friends. We recommend everyone to live in university accommodation in their first year, as it is a great way to get to know other students (and not just those on your degree).
Learn more about the different options, on-campus accommodation, how to arrange private accommodation and everything you need before applying for student accommodation in the UK via this webinar!
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Visa for European Students who want to study in the UK
Do you want to study in the UK and are wondering if you need a visa? Maybe you have applied to British universities already, or are considering applying to university in London or elsewhere in the UK, but would like to know more about the UK student visa for European students? This webinar recording is about the UK Student Visa for students who will be starting their studies at a British university and are from European countries. We cover everything regarding the CAS, the application process, cost and other practicalities worth thinking about when applying for a student visa.
Did you know that all non-UK students need a visa to study in the UK? How much does a student visa cost? Is it difficult to get a student visa if you want to study in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? For most European students in the UK, a student visa is now a fact.
After the UK left the EU, student visas have now become a reality for the vast majority of international students. It is therefore important to familiarise yourself with this process as early as possible, so that you are well prepared when the time comes to submit an application for a student visa. In this webinar recording, we will go through useful information about student visas, when to apply, what you need for the application, costs, and other tips and tricks that can make the process easier. This webinar is suitable for those who have already applied, those who have accepted an offer, but also those who are considering studies in the UK and want to know more about the visa process.
We have the information and tools most people need to be able to go through the visa process without the need for individual follow-up/advice beyond the general information and guide from us. Remember that Across the Pond cannot provide individual advice on your visa application, only certified immigration staff can. In this webinar recording, you will learn about a number of important points that are good to be aware of when you familiarise yourself with the visa process.
What it is like study in the UK
In UK universities you are given more responsibility from day one. In an undergraduate setting a class will be broken into two sections, you will have a lecture lead by a more senior academic that will have 50 people in it. Then you will be broken into a tutorial that will be much smaller and lead by an adjunct professor. Often classes are only once a week and will not have any assignments during a term. Your grade will be assessed by only a large essay due at the end. This puts a level of responsibility onto you to make sure you are keeping up with lessons and the readings. I often found that your professors are extremely supportive. If you are interested in a topic they will give you directions on where to go to find out more. I found this very helpful when writing my master's dissertation as there was a constant line of communication during the whole writing process. Overall, UK universities rely more on you to motivate yourself as an individual.
Accommodation
Accommodations are very different to the US, and for the better. Firstly, say goodbye to cinder block walls, tile floors, roommates, and shared bathrooms with 20 other students. In the UK you’ll have carpet, your own room and often your own bathroom. It will be similar to a suite setup in many American colleges. However, you will often have a fully functioning kitchen. There are no dining halls so you will be responsible for cooking your own food. You will share the kitchen and common area with 6-8 other students which I found to be rather nice. It is a great place to chat and hang out. In some cases your accommodation may be a little farther from campus then you are used to but often it isn’t that far of a walk and depending on the city there is normally a bus nearby that can take you there. In the accommodation you and your housemates are left to be in charge of keeping the place clean and tidy. I found that living in accommodation like this felt more like being in a home and it helped make the transition to a new country very helpful.
University in London
London is a massive place that always has something new going on. As a student it is full of opportunities to do something new every weekend. There are always tons of student discounts available to a wide range of things. London is also home to many universities so you will meet people who attend universities all around London. One thing I absolutely loved about studying in London was how much the city was used as an extension of the classroom. In one class every week we were in a new area of London learning about how and why it developed. In a different class we explored the many museums of London. It is also an international city, you can see that it influences everything from the food to the street names. It was wonderful to interact with so many people from different background, who have all be brought together by a city. London is also well connected to any part of the UK and you can get a train or flight to almost anywhere in Europe if you ever get bored of this amazing city.
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Digital meeting with a Student Advisor
Book an online session with an advisor with Across the Pond to learn more about studying in the UK!
- Make sure you book the meeting at least 2 days ahead of time
- If you want to talk over Skype, make sure your Skype is working as it should and that you have connected with your advisor before the meeting starts to avoid losing valuable meeting time
- If you do not use Skype and prefer to talk over for instance Teams, just type that into the "Skype-ID" field and we´ll arrange to send you a meeting link via Teams (you do not need a Microsoft Teams user)
