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Student Stories

Student Stories

Blogs and vlogs from students of the University of Edinburgh

Category: Our postgraduates

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 […]

View of New College

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Lena / from Germany / studying Intellectual History (MSc) Edinburgh, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, is a city that captivates the hearts of many. Being a student here is truly amazing, and you will certainly never run out of things to do. However, with it being such a wonderful (and […]

A quiet lane of houses in the sunshine.

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Georgia / from the UK / studying Literature and Society In January of 2023, I applied for four Postgraduate courses at three separate universities: English Literature at the University of Exeter, Publishing at Stirling University, Publishing at Exeter again, and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. I had no clue where I would […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Programme: Human Resource Management Year of study: Masters year Accommodation type: I live with my boyfriend in a privately rented flat Part-time job: Stylist at Jo Malone where I work 12 hours a week (at £10.18 an hour) Day one Started the day with a homemade coffee and some avocado toast to fuel up […]

A full english breakfast

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Programme: Linguistics Year of study: Masters year Accommodation type: Privately rented flat, shared with two flatmates. Day one It’s 9am, and I’m boiling two eggs while pouring the coffee into my mug. Quickly check if I have kept fruits in my backpack; an orange, a banana and an apple (you know what they say, […]

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