Author: stories
Reading time: 2 minutes By Bob, from Hong Kong, studying Medicine I was late to the offer holder day, barely making it in time after awkwardly asking three strangers how to get to the lecture theatre when it was right in front of me, all while slowly being soaked by the rain. I think it was a fairly accurate […]
Reading time: 4 minutes By Yen, from Vietnam, studying Human Resource Management My name’s Yen, I’m from Vietnam and I’m a Master’s student in Human Resource Management at the University of Edinburgh Business School. I’m going to share my experiences of paying for my studies at Edinburgh. Before applying to study at Edinburgh, I remember meeting with a University representative […]
Reading time: 2 minutes By Anya, from India, studying Economics with Finance It’s time to return to Edinburgh after a lovely winter break! Coming back after the time off can be tough: goodbye to lazy mornings and festive feasts, hello to deadlines and lectures. Most students gear up for their second semester. For many like myself, it is the […]
Reading time: 3 minutes By Isa, from the USA, studying Developmental Science I’m Isa and I’m an international fee-paying Master’s student from the USA and this is my experience of funding my studies at the University of Edinburgh. I hope these experiences and tips can help others navigate the financial aspects of postgraduate study abroad. Why Edinburgh? I moved […]
Reading time: 3 minutes By Othilia, from Sweden, studying International Law Coming back to Edinburgh after Winter break can be exciting, scary, or both. It may feel overwhelming starting your studies all over again or leaving friends and family if you have spent the break at home. Here are my top three things I try to do to make […]
Reading time: 3 minutes By Rachel, from USA, studying History Returning to class after the winter holidays isn’t always the most exciting prospect – especially when the sun is rising at 9am and setting at 4pm. It’s dark and cold and you were just at home, eating for free and petting your cat. Don’t lose hope! As a second-semester […]
Reading time: 3 minutes By Maisie, from England, studying Veterinary Medicine Unlike many students, I remained in Edinburgh over the Christmas break. Family came and visited me instead, allowing me the opportunity to show them the city. This meant that the transition into semester two has been a strange one: it feels like semester one only just finished, yet […]
Reading time: 3 minutes By Nitara, from England, studying PhD in Biological Sciences Hi, I’m Nitara and I’m a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences. I’m studying social networks and how contagions can spread through them. I moved from London in autumn 2023, and I’m now in the second year of my PhD here at Edinburgh. The […]