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 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 […]
Reading time: 4 minutesBy Smith, from India, studying MSc Finance Year of study: Postgraduate Accommodation type: University accommodation (self-catered) Part-time job: Student Ambassador (occasional shifts) Day One Mondays always feel like a fresh start, until you’re sprinting out the door at 8:15am, half-asleep and clinging to your coffee like a lifeline. I had two back-to-back lectures today, so […]
Reading time: 5 minutesBy Lydia, from USA, studing MSc Intellectual History Year of study: Postgraduate Accommodation type: University Part-time job: Student Ambassador Day one I began my day with a coffee I made from home and some eggs on toast before heading to campus for the day! I spent the morning working in the main library before […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Maisie, from England, studying MSc Religious Studies Hi, I’m Maisie. I’m studying a taught Master’s in Religious Studies and I’m originally from the Liverpool area in the North-West of England. I started my Master’s in September 2024 and I’m really enjoying it so far. Postgraduate fees A big difference between Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies […]
Reading time: 3 minutesBy Meera, from India, studying MVetSci Conservation Medicine (Online Learning) My name is Meera. I’m currently based in Mumbai, India and I’m a student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. I am a Commonwealth scholarship recipient, and I study on a complete scholarship, which covers my entire tuition of three years. I decided […]
Reading time: 2 minutesBy Andria, from Taiwan, studying Medicine Hello, I’m Andria, a first-year medical student at Edinburgh Medical School from Taiwan. Here’s a bit about my experience (and some top tips) for managing a part-time job while studying medicine. Starting university is a big transition, not just academically and socially, but also financially. Managing your expenses, including […]
