Reading time: 3 minutesBy Sachin, from the UK, studying Sports Management Excited, nervous and confused. These were all the emotions I felt during my search for a university that fit me. You might ask what an open day is well in simple terms it’s a day when members of the public are able to visit a place or […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Holly, from Scotland, studying Classical Studies My first memories of Edinburgh are pretty blurry. I was really young when I used to visit my dad on weekends so what I remember are little flashes, walking up steep streets holding my dad’s hand, or seeing the castle from a distance. After he moved away, I […]
Reading time: 2 minutesBy Bliss, from England, studying Psychology and Business MA (Hons) So, you’ve just finished the Open Day. Now what? Before you leave Edinburgh, here are a few places I recommend you visit. The city has plenty to offer outside the university. Explore Grassmarket and Old Town Central campus is only a 10 minute walk from […]
Reading time: 5 minutesBy Maisie, Michael and Tymofii Attending a university Open Day is often the first step in picturing yourself as a student, and getting there can be a story in itself. Whether you are travelling from nearby, across the country, or just across the city, the journey is all part of the experience. To help you […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Axelle, from Seychelles, studied Climate Change Finance and Investment Hello! I’m Axelle from Seychelles, a recent graduate of the MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment. I’m now working as a Senior Finance Analyst within the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade in Seychelles. Choosing to study the programme I was drawn to […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Ian, from Kenya, studying Family Medicine (Online Learning) Two years ago, when I enrolled in Family Medicine, I would have hardly thought it would have had such a profound impact on my personal growth. Having worked in a Kenyan hospital with a few family doctors, I had a reasonable expectation of what studying this […]
Reading time: 2 minutesBy Aagoon, from India, studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science When I first arrived, I was excited – but after a few days of living on toast, pasta, and Tesco meal deals, the excitement wore off just a little. That’s when I knew: it was time for a proper grocery quest. I needed real flavour, a […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Alice, from the UK, studying MA History Year of Study: Fourth year undergraduate Accommodation Type: Private Part-time job: Student Ambassador Day one As I am in my fourth and final year at the University, my workload has been quite intense. Though I also have one day of classes per week, I spend most of my […]
