Reading time: 3 minutesBy Tymofii, from Ukraine/Scotland, studying LLB Global Law Year of study: First year undergraduate Accommodation type: Living at home with parents Day one Mondays are always a bit of a reset for me. I had a 10am lecture, so I made breakfast at home before heading to campus. I could have made coffee at home, […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Brandon, from the UK, studying MA Geography and Archaeology Year of Study: Fourth year undergraduate Accommodation: Private Rent Part-time Job: Student Ambassador Day one At the start of the week, as I have a day without any classes, I always try to do my weekly shop and cook some food to have throughout the rest […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Ailís, from Ireland, studying BSc Environmental Geoscience Year of study: Third year Undergraduate Accommodation type: Privately rented flat with one flatmate Part-time job: Freelance Youth Consultant. I work remotely for both the Co-op Foundation and Scottish Fair Trade. I find this works great for me around my studies, but the hours are very variable, […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Narayani, from India – studied LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice and graduated in 2024 Choosing Law – and choosing Edinburgh I completed my undergraduate Law degree in India, focused on my country’s domestic legal system, and from the outset I was interested in courtroom advocacy. But I was also curious about legal policy […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Yu-Hun, from Taiwan, studying English Literature Year of study: Postgraduate, PhD Accommodation type: Private Part-time job: Student Ambassador Day one The best way to have a fruitful week is to begin the first day productively and efficiently. In this case, I prefer to wake up with a healthy breakfast (cereal, blueberries, bananas and oat […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Laura, from Hungary/Scotland, studying Mathematical Physics Year of study: Third year undergraduate Accommodation type: University self-catered Part-time job: Resident Assistant, Library Assistant, Student Ambassador Day one I always plan my meals and budget on a monthly basis. On the first weekend after receiving my monthly loan, I take the shopping list to Sainsbury’s […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Narayani, from India – studied LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice and graduated in 2024 Prepare by getting curious If you’re preparing to come to Edinburgh, one thing you can do is be very aware of who is teaching your courses. Just look into the professors: what they work on, what they’ve done previously, […]
Reading time: 2 minutesBy Omkar, from India, studying Advanced Chemical Engineering (MSc) Packing for university as an international student can feel overwhelming. It’s a constant battle between being practical and wanting to take everything you’re familiar with. I remember repacking my suitcases over and over again the week before flying out. Everyone in the family had a go […]
