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Student Stories

Student Stories

Blogs and vlogs from students of the University of Edinburgh

Category: Our undergraduates

Roofline of McEwan Hall with a rainbow in the sky above.

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 […]

Sunset behind Edinburgh Castle

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 […]

Two students holding a bowling ball in front of a bowling alley

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 […]

Old College dome at dusk

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 […]

New College in the sunshine

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 […]

A meal of soup and bread

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 […]

View of a student's accommodation room with pin board and bed spread.

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 […]

View of a colourful sky over Riego Halls of residence.

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 the guarantee, […]

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