Reading time: 2 minutes by Tristan, from Edinburgh, studying Ancient and Medieval History, 2nd year Navigating your first year at university can feel both intimidating and exciting as you get to grips with higher education, exploring a new city and meeting new people. This experience can seem even more daunting as an LGBTQ+ student, particularly when tolerance can vary […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Lily, from the UK, studying MPhys Physics, 5th year There are myriad green spaces in Edinburgh. In fact, it has previously been named the greenest city in the UK with almost 50% of it devoted to greenery. I’m going to give my top four a mention here, but there are so many smaller hidden […]

Reading time: 4 minutes by Shreya, from England, studying History and Politics, 2nd year Hi, Shreya here! I’m just writing a quick blog post about the city of Edinburgh as there is a lot to do and I want to make sure that you make the most of it. As a capital city, Edinburgh has a lot to offer […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Alexandra, from Scotland, studying Medicine, 2nd year I was one of the many people who bought a bike during the pandemic and since then I’ve been exploring parts of the city a bit further afield. These are some of my favourite places to visit… Portobello Beach Portobello beach is three miles east of the […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Alexandra, from Scotland, studying Medicine, 2nd year From my experience of last semester, there are certainly benefits to studying online. Online lectures mean you have more flexibility over when you choose to listen to the recordings, so you can schedule your study pattern around any other commitments. It is also really useful to be […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Johanna, from Germany, studying Psychology, 4th year So you’re interested in student life at Edinburgh University? Whether you’ve gotten an offer, confirmed your place or are simply trying to learn more about this wonderful city, this is the blog post for you! My name’s Johanna, I am going into my final year of Undergraduate […]