Reading time: 3 minutes By Eva, Spanish and American raised in the Netherlands, studying MSc Management  With assignment season coming to an end (good luck to those of you who are still studying), it is finally time to wholeheartedly enjoy the festive season. There are many activities happening in Scotland, so in this blog I’ll sum up a few […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Aagoon, from India, studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science The festive season in Edinburgh is a magical time of year, when the city’s rich history and vibrant culture come alive with lights, music, and the warmth of Scottish traditions.   As an international student spending winter here, I was initially unsure how it would feel to […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Prthika, from India , studying MSc Finance Hi, I’m Prthika, and I’ve recently completed my MSc in Finance here at the University of Edinburgh. I’m originally from India and have always had a passion for finance, which began during my undergraduate studies in the same field. Eager to deepen my knowledge, I decided to […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Obinna, from Nigeria, studying a PhD in Energy Systems  My name is Obinna and I’m from Nigeria. I did a PhD in Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh between 2015 and 2019. It was more specifically around Power Systems engineering. After my PhD, I went on into industry and started a job as […]

Reading time: 5 minutes by Trecia, from Jamaica, studying Biomedical Sciences (PhD) My name is Trecia. I’m from the nice, tropical Caribbean island of Jamaica and I’m a medical doctor by training. I’m based at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The Queen’s Medical Research Institute, and the focus of my research is to create nanoparticles and […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics If you can deal with the Scottish weather in the winter months, Edinburgh becomes a winter wonderland over November and December.   Christmas markets A go-to for me is the Christmas Markets – even if you don’t buy anything, the vibes of watching people ice skate on George Street, the […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Eva, Spanish and American raised in the Netherlands, studying MSc Management  Leaving home behind to go to university isn’t always easy, especially for international students whose homes aren’t a quick bus or train ride away. Personally, I didn’t suffer homesickness as much (don’t tell my parents 😉) because I grew up considering many countries […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Carl, postgraduate online learner   Moving to online learning was quite a change for me after being used to the routine of in-person classes. At first, it felt strange not making the daily trip to campus or having chats with friends before lectures. However, studying online offered a completely different way of learning, giving me […]