Reading time: 2 minutesBy Aagoon, from India, studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science When I first arrived, I was excited – but after a few days of living on toast, pasta, and Tesco meal deals, the excitement wore off just a little. That’s when I knew: it was time for a proper grocery quest. I needed real flavour, a […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Alice, from the UK, studying MA History Year of Study: Fourth year undergraduate Accommodation Type: Private   Part-time job: Student Ambassador Day one  As I am in my fourth and final year at the University, my workload has been quite intense. Though I also have one day of classes per week, I spend most of my […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Tymofii, from Ukraine/Scotland, studying LLB Global Law Year of study: First year undergraduate Accommodation type: Living at home with parents  Day one Mondays are always a bit of a reset for me. I had a 10am lecture, so I made breakfast at home before heading to campus. I could have made coffee at home, […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Brandon, from the UK, studying MA Geography and Archaeology Year of Study: Fourth year undergraduate Accommodation: Private Rent  Part-time Job: Student Ambassador  Day one  At the start of the week, as I have a day without any classes, I always try to do my weekly shop and cook some food to have throughout the rest […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Ailís, from Ireland, studying BSc Environmental Geoscience Year of study: Third year Undergraduate Accommodation type: Privately rented flat with one flatmate  Part-time job: Freelance Youth Consultant. I work remotely for both the Co-op Foundation and Scottish Fair Trade. I find this works great for me around my studies, but the hours are very variable, […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Laura, from Hungary/Scotland, studying Mathematical Physics  Year of study: Third year undergraduate  Accommodation type: University self-catered  Part-time job: Resident Assistant, Library Assistant, Student Ambassador    Day one I always plan my meals and budget on a monthly basis. On the first weekend after receiving my monthly loan, I take the shopping list to Sainsbury’s […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Amy, If you’re worried about making friends or settling into life at the University of Edinburgh, my biggest piece of advice is to join a student society! As a new student, I spent my Welcome Week and beyond getting stuck into societies that interested me, and four years later, I can confidently say that […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Rowetta, from Edinburgh, studying International Business Edinburgh is a vibrant city full of history and with so much to do throughout the year. Regardless of rainy (usually) or sunny weather, the time of year, early mornings or late nights, you won’t feel stuck on how to fill up your time. Being from Edinburgh, I […]