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: 3 minutes by Ayaan, from India, studying Design for Change (MA) Being an international student at the University of Edinburgh has several perks. However, every student who decides to travel outside their country, stepping into the unknown always carries some questions and several expectations. For me, these were closely related to the course I was joining and […]
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: 4 minutes by Trecia, from Jamaica, studying Biomedical Sciences (PhD) The reality At an early age, my thoughts of a scientist immediately captured a male decked out in a white coat, and yes the man was white. Far be it from me to think that a scientist could be black, and a woman at that. However, as […]
Reading time: 2 minutes by Andy, from Beijing, studying Sport Policy, Management and International Development (MSc) As I reflect on my decision to study at the University of Edinburgh, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for the enriching experiences and opportunities that this vibrant city and esteemed institution have afforded me. From the moment I set foot […]
Reading time: 3 minutes by Cassandra, from Canada, studying Planetary Health (MSc) As I stepped into the newly minted corridors of the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) last September, what was once the Royal Infirmary, complete with Florence Nightingale wings and three-story tall wards with floor-to-ceiling windows, there was a palpable sense of anticipation for what lay ahead. As an […]
Reading time: 2 minutes by Nitara, from London, UK, studying Biological Sciences (PhD) A realistic day in my life: my routine varies but a random day in March looked like this… Wake up! Today, I woke up at 9am-ish (later than usual, I promise) so I rushed in, grabbing a coffee and blueberry muffin on my way. I had […]
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 […]