Reading time: 3 minutesBy Isa, from the USA, studying Developmental Science I’m Isa and I’m an international fee-paying Master’s student from the USA and this is my experience of funding my studies at the University of Edinburgh. I hope these experiences and tips can help others navigate the financial aspects of postgraduate study abroad. Why Edinburgh? I moved […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Rachel, from USA, studying History Returning to class after the winter holidays isn’t always the most exciting prospect – especially when the sun is rising at 9am and setting at 4pm. It’s dark and cold and you were just at home, eating for free and petting your cat. Don’t lose hope! As a second-semester […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Nitara, from England, studying PhD in Biological Sciences Hi, I’m Nitara and I’m a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences. I’m studying social networks and how contagions can spread through them. I moved from London in autumn 2023, and I’m now in the second year of my PhD here at Edinburgh. The […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 […]