Reading time: 3 minutes By Alyssa, from Singapore, studying Integrative Neuroscience When I chose to come to Edinburgh for my postgraduate degree, I lost count of all the friends who gushed about the city’s rich and vibrant literary scene. And so, even as I knew Edinburgh as the inspiration and home to countless storytellers, I was in awe with […]

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 Eva, from the Netherlands, studying MSc Management  With assignment season coming to an end (good luck to those of you who are still studying), it is finally time to wholeheartedly enjoy the festive season. There are many activities happening in Scotland, so in this blog I’ll sum up a few of my favourites and […]

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: 2 minutes By Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics If you can deal with the Scottish weather in the winter months, Edinburgh becomes a winter wonderland over November and December.   Christmas markets A go-to for me is the Christmas Markets – even if you don’t buy anything, the vibes of watching people ice skate on George Street, the […]