Reading time: 3 minutesBy Rachel, from USA, studying History Returning to class after the winter holidays isn’t always the most exciting prospect – especially when the sun is rising at 9am and setting at 4pm. It’s dark and cold and you were just at home, eating for free and petting your cat. Don’t lose hope! As a second-semester […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Alyssa, from Singapore, studying Integrative Neuroscience When I chose to come to Edinburgh for my postgraduate degree, I lost count of all the friends who gushed about the city’s rich and vibrant literary scene. And so, even as I knew Edinburgh as the inspiration and home to countless storytellers, I was in awe with […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Eva, from 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 of my favourites and […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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 minutesby 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 minutesBy 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 […]