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 […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy 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 minutesby 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: 3 minutesBy Eva, Spanish and American raised in the Netherlands, studying MSc Management  Leaving home behind to go to university isn’t always easy, especially for international students whose homes aren’t a quick bus or train ride away. Personally, I didn’t suffer homesickness as much (don’t tell my parents 😉) because I grew up considering many countries […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Carl, postgraduate online learner   Moving to online learning was quite a change for me after being used to the routine of in-person classes. At first, it felt strange not making the daily trip to campus or having chats with friends before lectures. However, studying online offered a completely different way of learning, giving me […]

Reading time: 6 minutesBy Eva, Spanish and American raised in the Netherlands, studying MSc Management  Moving to a new country can seem like a daunting experience. However, you will soon realise it is one of the most rewarding and exciting opportunities! I moved from the Netherlands to Scotland four years ago for my undergraduate degree, and although I […]