Reading time: 4 minutes​Poppy, from the UK, studying Arabic and History  Year of Study: second year undergraduate Accommodation Type: Private   Part-time job: Student Ambassador   Day one  I like to spend my Sundays meal prepping and getting ready for the week ahead. Usually in the morning I’ll spend my time at church catching up with friends, plus they offer a free meal for […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics During the summer months, Edinburgh turns from a hub of student activity to a hub for festivals, big events, and music! Beltane Fire Festival Beltane Fire Festival is something that I’ve wanted to do in Edinburgh since I moved here but have never had the chance to. Every April […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Barbara Suim, from The Netherlands, studying MSc Comparative Literature Year of study: First year Accommodation: Private Work: Part-time student ambassador Day one On Friday, I returned from a trip to find my fridge in need of a restock. I like to cook at home and eat as healthily as my budget allows, which does […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Dhiya, from South Africa, studying BEng Electronics and Electrical Engineering  Year of study: Third year undergraduate Accommodation type: Private student accommodation Part-time job: Student Ambassador at the University  A week in my life By third year, my weeks feel very full. Between long teaching days, labs and society commitments, I’ve learned that the only way I stay sane […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Priyanka, from Wales, studying MBChB Medicine Year of study: Sixth year Accommodation: Private Work: Part-time student ambassador / hospitality / first-aider Hello hello! My name’s Priyanka and I’m in my final year of medicine at the University of Edinburgh. The past six years at uni have definitely been a learning curve in terms of managing money! Over time though, I think everyone finds their own way of balancing their budget. It’s important to remember that spending looks different for everyone, so don’t worry if yours doesn’t match up to mine […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Lara, from the United States, studying Biological Sciences Campus tours are one of the best ways to get a real feel for the University of Edinburgh, especially if you’re not able to attend an Open Day. They give you the chance to explore the campus in person, ask questions, and imagine what day-to-day life as a student […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Aagoon, from India, studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science If you search for the University of Edinburgh online, one of the images that usually appears first is Old College Quad. I remember seeing it when I was applying from India and thinking how unreal it looked; historic, grand, slightly cinematic.  Now, as a fourth-year Artificial Intelligence and […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Nahla, from Sierra Leone and Scotland, studying MA Social Anthropology with Development  Year of study: Second year undergraduate Accommodation type: Private Part-time job: waitress and Student Ambassador I feel that most people worry about budgeting in Edinburgh, where student living isn’t cheap, and stress that they won’t have fun. However, if you know roughly […]