Student Experiences

I am thankful that I used Across the Pond to assist me with my applications to study in the UK. Without my advisor's help, I would have been completely lost. Had she not provided me with the schools that fit my needs, assistance with the… Read more

Across the Pond made the application process easy. Its centralization made applying to multiple universities unstressful and non-redundant. When I applied to other universities on my own, I felt like I was typing in the same information over and… Read more

Where do I start? I would have been lost without Across the Pond, especially my advisor! When I first started my research on universities in the United Kingdom, I just knew I wanted to study for my master's here; I had no idea of all it entailed… Read more

Across the Pond was an absolute godsend for my school and visa applications, and beyond really. My adviser was exceptionally polite and helpful. He responded to any and all questions I had, held my hand throughout the entire process, and assured… Read more

I can’t thank Across the Pond enough for guiding me through my decision to study abroad in the UK. I was looking for a career change and decided that I wanted to pursue a full-time master’s abroad first. I knew I wanted to go to the UK due to the… Read more

My friends and family must have thought I was bonkers when I told them I wanted to attend graduate school in the UK. I questioned my sanity a bit myself. Once I'd made the decision, I wasn't quite sure where to begin.

One of the… Read more

Had it not been for Across the Pond and my incredible advisor, I don't know if I would have ended up studying here, in the UK, as I have always wanted to do. The whole process of applying to graduate school is extremely stressful in itself, let… Read more

I always knew I wanted to go to England but living and being a student at the University of Worcester has gone above my expectations. Every day I learn something new about life and myself. Worcester is perfect, it has just the right amount of… Read more

Ever since I could remember I have always wanted to travel to England so I thought I would take the opportunity to study here. I chose Worcester because I wanted the traditional English vibe of the city.

Being an international student here… Read more

I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States.  

For me, I love it. It is a good conversation starter… Read more

I was attracted to the UK’s three-year program that would allow me to focus on the subject I was most passionate about. Additionally, I was looking for a Biology curriculum that took an evolutionary approach. I ultimately chose the University of… Read more

As an international student, I found it important to attend a university that was safe, social, and welcoming. I wanted to smoothly transition into student living abroad. I was particularly interested in studying in England, and the University of… Read more

I would recommend UCA to any creative-minded students because of its easy access to London, the amazing studios and workshops, as well as the professor's connections for job placements after uni.

From the second I walked onto campus, my… Read more

Studying at Swansea is perhaps the luckiest thing to ever happen to me. I happened to meet two representatives from Across the Pond in high school, and before I knew it, I was on a plane to the UK. The British system was incredibly beneficial and… Read more

I studied for my undergraduate degree in Minnesota USA, took a year to work, then moved to Wales.  

I studied abroad at… Read more

When considering doing graduate study, I knew there were a few options on the table. I could stay in the United States and pursue a 2-year master's degree or I could move abroad and complete my master's in one year. Plus, I’d have the… Read more

I am Holly, an undergraduate Computing student from Bellevue, Washington. I was born in California but have spent most of my life in Washington. If you know anything about Washington, I pretty much fit the stereotype. Rain, hippies, and Starbucks… Read more

Across the Pond has made an incredible difference in my entire application experience. I have studied abroad once before, that time without anything like Across the Pond, so I can honestly say that Across the Pond's efforts make the entire… Read more

This course is for you if you love being creative and are willing to learn whatever is thrown at you.  

University has allowed me to learn all different aspects of graphic design for fashion… Read more

Settling into Sheffield was a piece of cake. The university provides loads of activities to help you meet people, and the people living here are very friendly and helpful. It's also pretty easy to… Read more