Blog by Martha C Everyone struggles at least a bit in first year, no matter how much fun it seems like your peers are having! Here are a few pointers on how to enjoy and settle yourself into university life, without also getting overwhelmed by your course and a new …
This week we’re joined by guest blogger Alina, who graduated with MA (Hons) in Sociology and Politics this summer. Alina worked as a Peer Learning and Support Coordinator at SPS during third and fourth year, and is here to share everything you need to know about our Peer Assisted Learning …
Blog by Martha C Hey everyone! I’m Martha and am just going into my second year of studying Politics at Edinburgh. I’m from Essex in the South-East of England, and chose Edinburgh partly because I wanted to go quite far from home for university to experience a totally new city. …
Qixuan shares his suggestions on how spend the summer months in Years 1 and 2 – from work experience to academic credit, volunteering and travel! The last SPS lecture of your first year wraps up, and the long, blissful stretch of summer lies ahead. It’s a time filled with endless …
Hi there! My name is Shirley and I just became a writer for the SPS blog. I am currently going into my second undergraduate year of History and Politics. I am part of both the School of HCA (History, Classics and Archaeology) and the School of SPS (Social and Political …
Getting prepped and packed for a year abroad? Martha’s been there. Having spent a year abroad in Sweden, she’s got the lowdown on packing essentials – from practical must-haves to things that’ll make you feel a little more at home. Blog by Martha S Going abroad – whether to study …
I’m Michael, a first-year French and Politics student and I am really excited to be joining the SPS blogging team. As my degree is a joint-degree, I split my time between the School of Literature, Languages and Cultures and the School of Social and Political Science. This helps keep me …
Let’s be honest, normally the first thing that jumps to mind when thinking about Edinburgh might be the medieval old town, the amazing views from Arthur’s seat or even the city’s closeness to the Scottish Highlands. However, when I first moved to Edinburgh as a queer person, it was incredibly …
Hi everyone! I’m Qixuan, but feel free to call me Scott. Currently in my third year, I’m exploring the world of International Relations and International Law here at the University of Edinburgh. It’s a journey that’s as exciting as it is enlightening, and I can’t wait to share a bit …
Hiya guys! My name’s Priyanka and I’m a 4th year Medical student – but I promise I am writing for the right blog! During my 3rd year I intercalated (which is a fancy word for doing an extra year of study) in Anthropology and Sociology of Medicine, a course run …
