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Student Stories

Student Stories

Blogs and vlogs from students of the University of Edinburgh

Category: Our undergraduates

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, […]

Trails from airplanes in a blue sky.

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 definitely had my […]

Image of the Vet School in the snow.

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 wish someone […]

An old book of Edinburgh inside a book shop

Reading time: 2 minutes by Sasha, from Ukraine, studying Global Crime, Justice and Security (MSc) Going through tonnes of scholarly texts every week for your studies may be an engaging task but certainly a tiring one. Every now and then, you may want to take a break and unwind. So what could be a better form of escapism than […]

A student is sitting in her room talking to camera.

Reading time: < 1 minute Hi, my name is Megan and I’m studying law and international relations. It’s Megan here for the last and final vlog. At this point I’m feeling a lot more confident in myself and my studies. Follow along in this vlog, to see how the year ends as I finish my last set of exams for […]

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