Reading time: 4 minutes By Aalish, from the Isle of Man, studying Chinese (MA Hons) So, you’re thinking of studying a language at university but you’re not sure if you should study it at degree level. Or maybe you really like learning languages but don’t really want the commitment of studying it for a degree. Either way, look no […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Aalish, from the Isle of Man, studying Chinese (MA Hons) Mental health is something that we all contend with throughout our lives. Some of us are lucky to have a stable mental health throughout our lives, but this can always change. It is so important to look after your mental health, no matter who […]

Reading time: 4 minutes by Georgia, from York, UK, studying Human Geography (MScR) The University of Edinburgh is one of top ranked universities in the country for sports. Offering over 70 different sports to its students, as well as an increasing number of intramural teams (recreational school-based teams such as the History Football team or Geography Netball team), there […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Jahzara, from England, stuyding Philosophy and Politics (MA) Societies are my favourite thing about university (which is saying a lot considering I really enjoy my course). I don’t think societies get enough praise for the amount they add to any University experience which is why I decided to make it the topic of my […]

Reading time: 5 minutes By Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland So, the Welcome Week buzz is over, and reality has begun to set in – you’re now at university, in Edinburgh, and studying for a degree that you’ve been working towards! Whether you’re coming to university for the first time or continuing your studies, the nerves about settling […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Amelia, from Edinburgh, studying Biomedical Sciences (BSc) Starting university can be a daunting and isolating experience. For me, I worried about making friends during my first year, especially as a commuter student. I remember feeling disconnected and unsure of how to engage in campus life without physically being there all the time. However, I […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Ananya, from India, studying Astrophysics BSc (Hons) The University has a plethora of accommodation choices and it can be daunting to figure out what works best for you. During my first year, I stayed at Pollock Halls which is a catered accommodation at the University. Arriving at my accommodation for the first time I […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Vivien, from Malaysia, studying Civil Engineering (MEng) The perks of catered accommodation One of the biggest advantages of living in catered accommodation is the sheer convenience it offers. For someone like me, who prefers to avoid the daily grind of cooking, it’s an absolute lifesaver. There’s no need to worry about buying kitchenware, grocery […]