Blog by Priyanka We’ve made it. The long, cold winter days are behind us and lighter, brighter ones are here! It’s time to switch cosy nights-in for exciting evenings-out with friends. But if you’re bored of going to the same pub for the fifth week-in-a-row, then here are some fun …
Ash reflects on their internship with the Institute of Advanced Study (IASH) last summer! Employ.Ed on Campus is a summer internship programme for second, third and penultimate year undergraduate students, offering opportunities to gain valuable work experience at the University of Edinburgh. Ash undertook an internship at IASH through the …
Blog by Qixuan As graduation looms closer and I sit down to write perhaps my final blog post for the SPS community, I’ve been mulling over what could really help you—my fellow students just kicking off your journey. After some thought, it hits me: essays. I’m no lecturer or pro …
Blog by Elena Hello there! My name is Elena Mendez, and I am a fourth year studying International Relations. I am from a small but beautiful city in Spain called Burgos, even though I was born in Pamplona, famous for its running of the bull (don’t worry, I have never …
Blog by Shirley Summer was always a time that I looked forward to in high school, as it clearly marked giving myself a well-deserved break after semesters of academic work and classes. But as a university student, summer can sometimes feel like a weird in-between time. It starts feeling as …
Blog by Kwekwe So far, so good. Gen Zs will say the agenda is “agending”. It is the dissertation period, done with all my classes and assessments. Looking back and seeing how far I have come, I am in awe! (Somebody pass me the tissues!). The journey has been worthwhile, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
