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Category: <span>Exploring Edinburgh</span>

Settling into university: Martha’s advice for First-Year students

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 …

Study Abroad Packing Essentials: Martha’s Must-Haves

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 …

Bookshops, drag nights, cafés – Ash’s favourite queer spots in Edinburgh

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 …

Electives and compulsory courses: how to pick your modules at the University of Edinburgh

At the University of Edinburgh, you are given a lot of freedom in choosing and creating your own course timetable – here’s Elia’s guide to picking your courses! Optional and compulsory courses There are two types of courses in your degree programme: optional courses and compulsory courses. It’s relatively straightforward: …

Running around Edinburgh: Priyanka’s favourite routes!

If running’s your thing, Priyanka’s got you covered! Here’s her guide to running in Edinburgh. Spring has finally sprung, and Strava is flourishing like never before! Everyone seems to be lacing up their trainers to take on the new running trend. I have been running for around 5 years now …

Worried about the weather? Here’s where to find Spring in Edinburgh

Many students worry about the weather when they come up to Edinburgh – but fear not, it’s still possible to find natural beauty amongst the occasional spot of rain… here, Ita shares the secret to getting the best out of spring in the capital city. Finally, the days are getting …

Seeing the Scottish sights: discovering day trips outside Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the best student cities in the world (unbiased opinion…), but while you’re studying here it’s essential to escape the urban life and see the other sights Scotland has to offer! Martha gives you the lowdown on her favourite day trips outside Edinburgh. Blog by Martha S …

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