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Student Stories

Student Stories

Blogs and vlogs from students of the University of Edinburgh

A student holding a red balloon

Reading time: 4 minutes By Aalish, from the Isle of Man, studying Chinese (MA Hons) So, you’re thinking of studying a language at university but you’re not sure if you should study it at degree level. Or maybe you really like learning languages but don’t really want the commitment of studying it for a degree. Either way, look no […]

Students outside the Health and Wellbeing Centre on a sunny day.

Reading time: 3 minutes By Aalish, from the Isle of Man, studying Chinese (MA Hons) Mental health is something that we all contend with throughout our lives. Some of us are lucky to have a stable mental health throughout our lives, but this can always change. It is so important to look after your mental health, no matter who […]

Two students fencing at a competition

Reading time: 4 minutes by Georgia, from York, UK, studying Human Geography (MScR) The University of Edinburgh is one of top ranked universities in the country for sports. Offering over 70 different sports to its students, as well as an increasing number of intramural teams (recreational school-based teams such as the History Football team or Geography Netball team), there […]

Drawing of a Palestine flag with medical aid written on it.

Reading time: 3 minutes By Jahzara, from England, stuyding Philosophy and Politics (MA) Societies are my favourite thing about university (which is saying a lot considering I really enjoy my course). I don’t think societies get enough praise for the amount they add to any University experience which is why I decided to make it the topic of my […]

Eva posing outside.

Reading time: 3 minutes By Eva, Spanish and American raised in the Netherlands, studying MSc Management  Leaving home behind to go to university isn’t always easy, especially for international students whose homes aren’t a quick bus or train ride away. Personally, I didn’t suffer homesickness as much (don’t tell my parents 😉) because I grew up considering many countries […]

A student's work space with a laptop, glasses, pen and water bottle.

Reading time: 4 minutes By Carl, postgraduate online learner   Moving to online learning was quite a change for me after being used to the routine of in-person classes. At first, it felt strange not making the daily trip to campus or having chats with friends before lectures. However, studying online offered a completely different way of learning, giving me […]

Reading time: 5 minutes By Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland So, the Welcome Week buzz is over, and reality has begun to set in – you’re now at university, in Edinburgh, and studying for a degree that you’ve been working towards! Whether you’re coming to university for the first time or continuing your studies, the nerves about settling […]

View of McEwan Hall at dusk with pink clouds in the sky.

Reading time: 2 minutes By Amelia, from Edinburgh, studying Biomedical Sciences (BSc) Starting university can be a daunting and isolating experience. For me, I worried about making friends during my first year, especially as a commuter student. I remember feeling disconnected and unsure of how to engage in campus life without physically being there all the time. However, I […]

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