Exploring Edinburgh-Portobello beach and Calton Hill! Blog by Diana Who goes to the beach on a cloudy and rainy day? Me! And then goes on to climb a hill with white sneakers right after the rain? Also me. Sometimes, it is hard to let anything get in your way especially …
Five Lessons I’ve Learned Halfway Through My Degree
Blog by Shirley Unlike high school, university has always felt like a blur—for me, it’s been a whirlwind of lectures, deadlines, and late-night chats with friends. Now, as I am close to finishing my second year and hitting the halfway point of my degree, I’ve found myself reflecting on just …
A Tale of Two Homes: Adjusting to Life in Edinburgh
Blog by Harini When I made the decision to study at the University of Edinburgh, I knew I was embarking on a journey that would take me far from home. Nonetheless, I was beyond excited to explore a new place, learn independent experiences and develop as an individual. However, that …
Day in the Life of a Postgraduate Student: Kwekwe’s Experience
My alarm usually goes off at 7 AM. I’m not a morning person, but do I snooze it? No—because I believe in starting the day with unstoppable optimism (and also because I know I’ll regret it later). There’s something magical about waking up to good weather—by which I mean the …
Day in the Life of a Postgraduate Student: Gia’s Experience
When people picture postgraduate life at a prestigious university like the University of Edinburgh, they might imagine long hours in the library, deep intellectual discussions, and an endless supply of coffee. While some of that is true, the reality is a mix of academic rigor, personal challenges and moments of …
Introducing our newest writer, Kwekwe!
Hi everyone! My name is Kwekwe, (my friends call me Kwe squared or Kwe to the power 2 – it is a fun play on mathematics and my name!). I am currently pursuing MSc in Africa and International Development, a programme under the School of Social and Political Science at …
Welcome to our new writer, Gia!
Blog by Gia Greetings to all my lovely readers! This is truly a wonderful opportunity to introduce myself to a whole new world of interesting people and to be able to gain insights from individuals thereby enriching each other. A big shout out to the Student Ambassadorship team for having …
Shirley’s Guide to Balancing Part-Time Work with University Studies
Blog by Shirley Working part time while studying at university is something that a lot of people choose to do, whether it’s at the beginning of their first year or near the end of their graduation. It’s an extremely rewarding experience, packed with essential professional skills and financial incentives, however …
Introducing Elena, our newest writer!
Blog by Elena Hello, and welcome! If you have come across this post, there is a good chance you are wondering who I am and why I am here. Let me introduce myself: my name is Elena Mendez, a final year student of International Relations at the University of Edinburgh, …
Volunteering in Edinburgh – Diana’s experience
I once asked a young doctor why he chose the medical profession, and his response was “I knew I wanted to be doctor before I could comprehend what the word was.” I stood there wondering – what passion! It was not the kind of response I was expecting. Volunteering feels …
