Reading time: 4 minutes By Sri, from India, studying MLA Landscape Architecture.  Hello, I’m Sri, an international student from India in my second year studying Landscape Architecture at the University of Edinburgh. Here’s a bit about my experience with cultural shock and some tips for managing it while adjusting to life in a foreign country. Studying abroad is one of […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Lauren, from the USA, studying MSc Psychological Research.  Like most international students, I worried about feeling homesick before my move to Edinburgh to start my masters. I knew Edinburgh would feel different from home and I wasn’t sure I’d find community, comfort, and a connection to home.  Finding comfort in food  As a native […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Pranshi, from India, studying MSc Accounting and Finance. Stepping into the unknown  Moving to a new country for masters study can be both exciting and intimidating—especially when you’re leaving the comfort of your home, your people, and the world you’ve always known. I still remember the whirlwind of emotions as I prepared to leave […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Gia, from India, studying MSc Global Mental Health and Society.  Moving from India to Edinburgh in my mid-20s was daunting and deeply rewarding. As someone who’s walked this path, here’s what I wish I had known before arriving: practical tips, cultural insights, and advice to help you feel prepared and at home.  Social life […]

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, 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 had […]

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 […]