Reading time: 5 minutes By 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 minutes By 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 minutes By 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: 6 minutes By Eva, Spanish and American raised in the Netherlands, studying MSc Management Moving to a new country can seem like a daunting experience. However, you will soon realise it is one of the most rewarding and exciting opportunities! I moved from the Netherlands to Scotland four years ago for my undergraduate degree, and although I […]
Reading time: 4 minutes By 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 minutes By 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 minutes By 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 […]
Reading time: 4 minutes By Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland When coming to university, one of the main things I was worried about was making friends, connecting with other people, and how to keep those relationships. Moving from a small town in Scotland to Edinburgh really posed a challenge, as I felt overwhelmed by the number of different […]
