Reading time: 3 minutes By Lydia, from the USA, studying MSc Intellectual History.  Hi everyone! My name is Lydia! I am a current postgraduate student in the Intellectual History programme and am from the United States. When I moved to Edinburgh, I had never been before, knew no one, and had no idea where to start finding community.   I […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Alice, from Taiwan, studying MSc in Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics.  Hello everyone! I’m Alice from Taiwan, studying for an MSc in Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics at Edinburgh Business School. As an international student, adapting to life in a new city can be challenging at times. Taking day trips is one of the […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Sanchita, from India, studying MSc Human Resource Management Hello, fellow explorers! I’m Sanchita, an Indian student living in the beautiful, historic, and sometimes freezing city of Edinburgh. One of the best things about studying here (apart from the University of Edinburgh’s library, which is where you will find me the night before an assignment) […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Natalia, from Poland, studied a PhD in Geology and Geophysics Hi, my name is Natalia. I graduated with a PhD in November so I’m fresh out of the University. I did my doctorate on pterosaurs, so Palaeontology. Pterosaurs are weird, flying creatures from the Jurassic period. I’m currently working as a museum curator and […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By 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 […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Freiza, from Vienna, studying Biomedical Sciences My name is Freiza and I am a final year Biomedical Sciences student, currently working on my dissertation. Here is what a typical week-day looks like for me! 8.00 Usually, I start my day by waking up at 8am. Depending on whether or not I have a 9am […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Freiza, from Vienna, studying Biomedical Sciences Arriving in Edinburgh for the first time, I was extremely nervous as I’d never been there before. However, the more I explored and experienced the city, the more I realised how incredible it is, and it has become one of my favourite cities in the world. Thinking about […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Omkar, from India, studying MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering. I’m currently pursuing my Masters which I started in September 2024. Prior to this, I completed my Bachelors in Chemical Engineering in Mumbai, India, and worked for three years before deciding to further my education in the UK. In this blog, I want to share my […]