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Student Stories

Student Stories

Blogs and vlogs from students of the University of Edinburgh

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 […]

View of Pollock Halls against a blue sky.

Reading time: 3 minutes By Ananya, from India, studying Astrophysics BSc (Hons) The University has a plethora of accommodation choices and it can be daunting to figure out what works best for you. During my first year, I stayed at Pollock Halls which is a catered accommodation at the University. Arriving at my accommodation for the first time I […]

Student Eva stands in front of Scottish landscape

Reading time: 6 minutes By Eva, Spanish and American raised in the Netherlands, studying MSc Management  Moving to a new country can seem like a daunting experience. However, you will soon realise it is one of the most rewarding and exciting opportunities! I moved from the Netherlands to Scotland four years ago for my undergraduate degree, and although I […]

A student stands in a grand square smiling.

Reading time: 4 minutes By Vivien, from Malaysia, studying Civil Engineering (MEng) The perks of catered accommodation One of the biggest advantages of living in catered accommodation is the sheer convenience it offers. For someone like me, who prefers to avoid the daily grind of cooking, it’s an absolute lifesaver. There’s no need to worry about buying kitchenware, grocery […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland When I came to university in 2021, I had no idea what to expect. While I tried my best to prepare as much as possible for starting this new chapter of my life in Edinburgh, there are so many things I wish I could tell my first-year self […]

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