Reading time: 2 minutes By Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics One of the best things about Edinburgh is how many fun activities there are in and around the city. I’ve been visiting the city since I was a little kid and have lived here for three years, and I still find new things to do every year!   Most of […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Jiayi, from China, studying Language Education I’m Jiayi and I did a Master’s in Language Education. I’m originally from China and I graduated from my postgraduate degree at Edinburgh in December 2023. I’m now working as a civil servant in the public sector in Edinburgh. So, I can say that I see Edinburgh as […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Aagoon, from India, studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science The festive season in Edinburgh is a magical time of year, when the city’s rich history and vibrant culture come alive with lights, music, and the warmth of Scottish traditions.   As an international student spending winter here, I was initially unsure how it would feel to […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Prthika, from India , studying MSc Finance Hi, I’m Prthika, and I’ve recently completed my MSc in Finance here at the University of Edinburgh. I’m originally from India and have always had a passion for finance, which began during my undergraduate studies in the same field. Eager to deepen my knowledge, I decided to […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Holly, from Manchester, studying MA Psychology and Business  POV: You’ve been in the library studying all day and are in desperate need of a pick-me up. You’ve been working hard (and definitely not getting distracted by TikTok every 10 minutes.) Surely you deserve a little reward? As a final year student, I am always […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Obinna, from Nigeria, studying a PhD in Energy Systems  My name is Obinna and I’m from Nigeria. I did a PhD in Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh between 2015 and 2019. It was more specifically around Power Systems engineering. After my PhD, I went on into industry and started a job as […]

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: 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 […]