Reading Time: 6 minutes …by Grace / from Malaysia / studying Law (LLB) Whether you’re diving into your first year or cruising through as a seasoned university student, we all face that familiar question every week: What are we doing this weekend? Well, fear not, because as a third-year student, I’ve become somewhat of an expert in making weekend […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Ruby / from Vietnam / studying Marketing (MSc) Joining the University of Edinburgh and living in Edinburgh for the first time can be daunting, and here is what I did to ease my transition into this new life. Arrive early during the Welcome Week Welcome Week usually takes place a week before your official […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Katharina / from Germany / studying Theology (MA) Among the most often asked questions I am asked on Open Days and Offer Holder Days is: What is student life like as a student at the School of Divinity? So, here are my top four reasons why I love being a student at the School […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Sasha / from Ukraine / studying Global Crime, Justice and Security (MSc) Edinburgh is a multicultural vibrant city and it’s certainly been reflected in the variety of cuisines it offers. As a Ukrainian studying abroad, I can’t help but miss Eastern European cuisine, the taste of which immediately transports me home. Eastern European food […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Katie / from Wales, UK / studying LLB Law (Graduate entry) You have just arrived in your new accommodation. Perhaps you got a chance to meet your new flatmates. If you are no longer a first-year, you may have even moved into a shared flat with some of your best friends! In that case, […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Hannah / from West Yorkshire, UK / studying Architecture (MA) Looking for student accommodation for first year can be a daunting task, so here are some top tips to narrow your search. 1. Halls Some students may be guaranteed halls accommodation, so this is a good place to start looking. The accommodation website explains […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Fangzhou / from China / studying Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) MCouns / 2nd year As an international student, it could be very difficult to adjust to the new life in Edinburgh. The culture is different, the food is different, the way people dress, the social events people engage in… almost nothing is the same. I […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Sophie / from Edinburgh / studying Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) As I reach the end of my 4th year here at Edinburgh Uni, there’s a lot that I’ve learnt from my time here, and not just academically! To save you taking 4 years to learn the things that I have, here’s what I […]