Reading time: 5 minutes by Trecia, from Jamaica, studying Biomedical Sciences (PhD) My name is Trecia. I’m from the nice, tropical Caribbean island of Jamaica and I’m a medical doctor by training. I’m based at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The Queen’s Medical Research Institute, and the focus of my research is to create nanoparticles and […]
Reading time: 2 minutes By Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics If you can deal with the Scottish weather in the winter months, Edinburgh becomes a winter wonderland over November and December. Christmas markets A go-to for me is the Christmas Markets – even if you don’t buy anything, the vibes of watching people ice skate on George Street, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
