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Student Stories

Student Stories

Blogs and vlogs from students of the University of Edinburgh

Category: Our postgraduates

View of Princes Street with the sun behind the Scott Monument

Reading Time: 4 minutes …by Katie / from Wales, UK / studying LLB (Graduate Entry) The academic year is busy. You have lectures, tutorials, exams and assignments – all while trying to juggle a study-life balance. Often people work part-time jobs and become part of many societies and clubs. So, it is only normal that when summer comes around, […]

Princes Street at night with a ferris wheel

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Neeraja / from India / studying Business Analytics (MSc) Living and studying in Edinburgh is an absolutely amazing experience with lots to explore around its historic charm, adventurous hikes, delicious cuisines, diverse culture and much more. However, managing finances in a city that’s brimming with enticing cafes, vibrant events and social opportunities can get challenging. […]

Edinburgh College of Art main building

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Ayaan / from India / studying Design for Change (MA) Being an international student at the University of Edinburgh has several perks. However, every student who decides to travel outside their country, stepping into the unknown always carries some questions and several expectations. For me, these were closely related to the course I was […]

A scientist smiles at the camera in her lab.

Reading Time: 4 minutes …by Trecia / from Jamaica / studying Biomedical Sciences (PhD) The Reality… At an early age, my thoughts of a scientist immediately captured a male decked out in a white coat, and yes the man was white. Far be it from me to think that a scientist could be black, and a woman at that. […]

Edinburgh castle with a blue sky above it.

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Andy / from Beijing / studying Sport Policy, Management and International Development (MSc) As I reflect on my decision to study at the University of Edinburgh, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for the enriching experiences and opportunities that this vibrant city and esteemed institution have afforded me. From the moment I […]

Skyline of Edinburgh in the day time.

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Cassandra / from Canada / studying Planetary Health (MSc) As I stepped into the newly minted corridors of the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) last September, what was once the Royal Infirmary, complete with Florence Nightingale wings and three-story tall wards with floor-to-ceiling windows, there was a palpable sense of anticipation for what lay ahead. […]

View of Princes Street. A train in the foreground and the Scott monument in the background.

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Nitara / from London, UK / studying Biological Sciences (PhD) A realistic day in my life: my routine varies but a random day in March looked like this… Wake up! Today, I woke up at 9am-ish (later than usual, I promise) so I rushed in, grabbing a coffee and blueberry muffin on my way. […]

University accommodation courtyard in the sun shine.

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Katie / from Wales, UK / studying LLB Law (Graduate entry) Where I was going to live upon arriving in Edinburgh was my initial and largest concern before moving to the city. This blog will explain the process I went through in choosing where to stay and my experience. The Catering Question? Choosing catered […]

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