Reading time: 3 minutes by Lena, from Germany, studying Intellectual History (MSc) Edinburgh, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, is a city that captivates the hearts of many. Being a student here is truly amazing, and you will certainly never run out of things to do. However, with it being such a wonderful (and hence touristy) […]

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 […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Rowetta, from Edinburgh, studying International Business, 2nd year Wonder how to balance your academics with part-time work and socials, or what life is like as a society committee member or part of societies? Hopefully my week will give you an insight into this! I will take you along for a week in February, giving […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Georgia, from York, studying Human Geography Starting university, be that for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree is a big change, and one that brings both excitement and curiosity, but also apprehension. I still very vividly remember the day I was dropped off at my first year university halls by my parents, and the slight […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Rowetta, from Edinburgh, studying International Business, 2nd year Edinburgh is a city of rich history and culture, renowned for its many festivals and stunning architecture, and there is always something going on with plenty of choices to suit everyone! This article moves past the typical tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Katherine, studying Civil Engineering, 5th Year Moving to a new city can inevitably, be a nerve-wracking time, however I can assure you that I have found Edinburgh a fantastic city to call home for the length of my university degree.   Edinburgh has plenty of sights to see, both within the city centre, and easy […]

Reading time: 4 minutes by Audrey, from Belgium, studying MSc Environmental Sustainability, graduated 2021 It’s that exciting and nerve-wracking period before your start at University, and you’re asking yourself so many questions, trying to piece together what your life might look like in a few weeks’ time: where am I going to live? Who am I going to live […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Scarlett, from the USA, studying MA (Hons) History and Politics, 4th year It’s Wednesday, February 2nd. 8.00am – Typically when I wake up and the first thing to do is grab a cup of tea and breakfast. I can’t say that I’m always waking up this time or getting up right when my alarm […]