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 …
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 …
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 …
