Tag: Cost of living
What is the cost of living and studying in Edinburgh? Our students share their daily spending over the course of a week and chat through how they stick to their budgets. From tips on how to get around the city, to meal prep inspiration, our students give a glimpse into student life in Edinburgh.
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Alice, from the UK, studying MA History Year of Study: Fourth year undergraduate Accommodation Type: Private Part-time job: Student Ambassador Day one As I am in my fourth and final year at the University, my workload has been quite intense. Though I also have one day of classes per week, I spend most of my […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Omkar, from India, studying MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering Year of study: Postgraduate Accommodation type: University Student Accommodation, self-catered Part-time job: Resident Assistant and Student Ambassador Day one It’s Monday and although I don’t have regular lectures as it’s dissertation time, I need to go to the laboratory to run my experiments around 10am. I […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Jaya, from India studying MSc Developmental Science Year of study: Postgraduate Accommodation type: University Accommodation Part-time job: Student Ambassador, Auxiliary Childcare Practitioner Day one I begin my week with a big shop. I make a Google doc table with all meal combinations I can have over the week, and make a list of ingredients […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Tymofii, from Ukraine/Scotland, studying LLB Global Law Year of study: First year undergraduate Accommodation type: Living at home with parents Day one Mondays are always a bit of a reset for me. I had a 10am lecture, so I made breakfast at home before heading to campus. I could have made coffee at home, […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Brandon, from the UK, studying MA Geography and Archaeology Year of Study: Fourth year undergraduate Accommodation: Private Rent Part-time Job: Student Ambassador Day one At the start of the week, as I have a day without any classes, I always try to do my weekly shop and cook some food to have throughout the rest […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Ailís, from Ireland, studying BSc Environmental Geoscience Year of study: Third year Undergraduate Accommodation type: Privately rented flat with one flatmate Part-time job: Freelance Youth Consultant. I work remotely for both the Co-op Foundation and Scottish Fair Trade. I find this works great for me around my studies, but the hours are very variable, […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Yu-Hun, from Taiwan, studying English Literature Year of study: Postgraduate, PhD Accommodation type: Private Part-time job: Student Ambassador Day one The best way to have a fruitful week is to begin the first day productively and efficiently. In this case, I prefer to wake up with a healthy breakfast (cereal, blueberries, bananas and oat […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Laura, from Hungary/Scotland, studying Mathematical Physics Year of study: Third year undergraduate Accommodation type: University self-catered Part-time job: Resident Assistant, Library Assistant, Student Ambassador Day one I always plan my meals and budget on a monthly basis. On the first weekend after receiving my monthly loan, I take the shopping list to Sainsbury’s […]
