Blog by Harini With three major assignments due back-to-back in the same week, I had no choice but to test the limits of my stress management and time-balancing skills. Between pulling all-nighters, squeezing in student ambassador shifts, and meal prepping to keep myself fuelled, it was a week that pushed …
Blog by Shirley Having the option to Study Abroad during university is an exciting opportunity that many of us consider at some points during our degree. Whether it’s through conversations with friends, or a quick research before making your way to Edinburgh for Welcome Week, the idea of spending a …
Some weeks ago, my friends and I were just reflecting on our first semester and wondering how we navigated a new environment, new people and our academic work. While some of us had missed going for lectures, others were still shocked how the months went by so fast. But for …
Blog by Gia As students trying to make the best of higher education, we exist in a constant tug-of-war between responsibility and opportunity. Every new conference, project, or social activity comes along as a potential chance to get ahead – whether for professional growth, networking, or relationships. It’s easy to …
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 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, …
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 …
Blog by Shirley Office Hours are one of the most valuable yet under-explained and underused resources available at university. For me personally, Office Hours have been a game changer that made my academic journey in my first and second year less overwhelming and much more exciting to navigate, and I …
