Julian Alexander 
​2017 Graduate

"... The film, Leo, ended up being one of my most successful projects to this day. The movie went to a lot of places — the highlight is probably the fact that we were flown to a film festival in Egypt. We were nominated for a postgraduate student award at the BFI London Film Festival for the film as well. These are opportunities I never even knew existed for me. Those moments and those things were a direct result of the opportunities that UDA provided. The brilliant thing about this program is that I wouldn't have been the same if I was somewhere else, that could have been a different trajectory — but I had so much success in my graduate program. It was the best decision I could have made."

Nate Shipley
2021 Graduate

"The graduate program has been a great experience. Getting my Master's has definitely opened my eyes to career opportunities and helped set me on a more clear path ... 

UDA was instrumental in my application process, I had not thought about getting a degree abroad before they contacted me. Everyone from UDA was extremely helpful with the student loan, visa, and application process which can seem very overwhelming at times."

Angel Salinas
Student

"My first semester here has been very good although is not what I had expected due to the situation we are currently going through, but the University of Chester has been great and I most certainly have enjoyed my classes. I have also enjoyed the independence of living in a different country and having to take responsibility for your actions. I feel like it has helped me further develop into a more responsible man and overall a better person."

Julie Meyers, USA
​Parent

"With our son in Chester, it’s been pretty stressful worrying about him 5,000+ miles away. Going directly from high school to college in a foreign country has been challenging in so many ways. I can’t begin to thank the whole UDA staff enough for helping to watch over our son and helping him succeed. They’ve become an extended arm of our family and I’m not sure our family would have handled this transition without them. The UDA staff truly cares and honestly wants them to succeed. ... What an amazing opportunity this has been for our son, and the UDA staff makes it comforting for us to know our son is in good hands."

CHARLENE LIVINGSTON NAUMAN, USA
​Parent

"Academically, the University provides the resources for him to excel in his program of interest. The professors and tutors are available and approachable for continued guidance along the journey. The academic program integrates  work-based opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills to intern in their field of interest. The most impressive part for us was the flexible pathways that the academic programs are designed to individualize studies in order to promote success. UDA instills the importance of academics in their students through continued expectations and support. 
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My son is thriving in the UDA experience. As a parent, I feel that UDA has provided me with the trust that my son will be given the necessary tools to be successful in his academic fulfillment."

Jen Tenwalde, USA
​Parent

“UDA support staff, in conjunction with the University of Chester International Office, have provided a support system that has allowed Cameron to thrive, and has enabled us, as his parents, to continue to be involved in his life. Having a support system has meant the world to us, and to him, this past year. The university provides the same academic support services that are found at American universities. Whether Cameron has needed support with his study skills, course advice from his PAT (personal academic tutor), or general support in setting up banking, cell phones, medical, or travel support, the International Office at the University of Chester, and especially the entire UDA UK staff, have provided Cameron with the guidance he has needed, allowing him to have the confidence to transition to life in the UK and all that it has to offer."

BAYLEE MUELLER, COLUMBUS, OHIO
​Student

My experience at Uni has not only been influenced by academics, but also the people around me. Additionally, my nationality has also given me friends and many of them are a part of the UDA team. Not only do I have friends from the United States, but from Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Australia, South Africa, and Holland. Everyone at Chester has been so welcoming to me, but I wouldn’t have been able to make these friends if I hadn’t walked down the hall and met the few people hanging out in the hallway. The cliche saying of “leave your door open” is one of the main things that has given me the opportunity to make new friends from all around the world.
My overall time at the University of Chester has been some of the best few months of my life and for anyone looking to study in the UK or overseas in general, I strongly encourage you to look at the University of Chester. 
- Baylee Mueller, Columbus, Ohio

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Tom Leipold, USA
student

"When I arrived in England I felt right at home. I met so many new people of so many different cultures and could not have asked for a better experience. I can not wait to see what's next for me ..."
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Vickie Rich, USA
​alumni - MA sport business 2016

​​"A unique experience to live and study in England. During my time studying in the UK I was exposed to a different style of education, which forced me to see from a different perspective" 

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Ryan Smith, USA
alumni - 2016

​"Being a few years removed from my time in England, I still consider the experience worthwhile ... [it] provided a unique opportunity to pursue my desired career and obtain my degree." 

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