Category: Our undergraduates
Reading time: 3 minutes by Georgia, from York, UK, studying Human Geography (MScR) In first year, you often find yourself returning to your family home the moment your last assessment, or final exam has taken place. University can feel exhausting at times, and that reset may be just want you needed. However, as the years go on, like me, […]
Reading time: 3 minutes by Sophia, from the UK, studying History and Economics (MA) One of the most challenging dilemmas many prospective university students face is deciding which subject to study. When I began my university application journey I faced this dilemma. I had studied varied subjects during 6th form had two distinct subjects that fascinated me greatly, History […]
Reading time: 3 minutes by Alexandra, from the USA, studying Geophysics (MEarthPhys) Hi, I’m Alexandra and I’m a 2nd year geophysics student! When I was looking at universities, I was not really aware of what an average day might look like, particularly for more lab-based subjects! Hopefully this post will give you a bit of an idea of what […]
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 plans. Since […]
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 programme start […]
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 of Divinity […]
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 is quite […]
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, you would […]