Reading time: 4 minutesBy Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics Have you been to the Botanic Gardens more times than you can count? Conquered Arthur’s Seat so many times that it’s starting to feel boring? Sounds like you need ideas for day trips outside of Edinburgh! Although Scotland is a fairly small place, the country has a lot to […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Amanda, from Scotland, studied Religion and Literature   I have just finished a masters in Religion and Literature at the University and I’ll be doing my graduation in McEwan Hall tomorrow, which I’m very excited about.    I have been thinking, how did I come to do that in my fifties? Well, I’m a Baptist minister and I had been considering further study for a while. I happened to meet the person who’s now my supervisor on a random committee that we had both been invited to join. […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Bella, from the USA, Sound Design MSc Why Scotland? I’m not entirely sure whether it was growing up in history-filled New England, my early obsession with Harry Potter, or the seven seasons of Outlander I binge-watched a few years ago, but something about Scotland has always called to me. So, when I started considering a master’s degree in the UK two years ago, Scottish universities […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Shirley, studying History and Politics MA (Hons) Getting started with revision for an exam or big assessment can feel a bit daunting and probably the last thing you want to be doing right now. We’ve all been there: staring at the same page for 20 minutes, reorganising our desk for the third time, or […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Sachin, from the UK, studying Sports Management Excited, nervous and confused. These were all the emotions I felt during my search for a university that fit me. You might ask what an open day is well in simple terms it’s a day when members of the public are able to visit a place or […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Holly, from Scotland, studying Classical Studies My first memories of Edinburgh are pretty blurry. I was really young when I used to visit my dad on weekends so what I remember are little flashes, walking up steep streets holding my dad’s hand, or seeing the castle from a distance. After he moved away, I […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Bliss, from England, studying Psychology and Business MA (Hons) So, you’ve just finished the Open Day. Now what? Before you leave Edinburgh, here are a few places I recommend you visit. The city has plenty to offer outside the university.  Explore Grassmarket and Old Town Central campus is only a 10 minute walk from […]

Reading time: 5 minutesBy Maisie, Michael and Tymofii Attending a university Open Day is often the first step in picturing yourself as a student, and getting there can be a story in itself. Whether you are travelling from nearby, across the country, or just across the city, the journey is all part of the experience. To help you […]