Reading time: 4 minutesby 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 minutesBy 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 minutesBy Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics 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 in […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland When I came to university in 2021, I had no idea what to expect. While I tried my best to prepare as much as possible for starting this new chapter of my life in Edinburgh, there are so many things I wish I could tell my first-year self […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland Coming to university can be an overwhelming experience – suddenly, you are in a new city, surrounded by new people, and facing new experiences and challenges. When I joined the University in 2021, I felt a lot of anxiety around Welcome Week as I felt like I needed […]