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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
