Reading time: 2 minutesBy Muz, from Scotland, studying the PgDip Clinical Education (Online Learning) Hi, I’m Muz! I’m currently studying the online, part-time PgDip in Clinical Education at the  University of Edinburgh, while also working as a clinical skills facilitator at Edinburgh Medical School. I’ve called Edinburgh home for nearly a decade, and I honestly love it here. After a year of juggling work and study, I wanted to share some of […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Jolina, from the Philippines, studying MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online Learning) Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose your future. Choose to study a postgraduate online degree at the University of Edinburgh. Choose hard fun. With a family of two young children, a golden retriever, and a job, why would I want to […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Muz, from Scotland, studying the PgDip Clinical Education (Online Learning) I’m Muz, a Clinical Skills Educator at Edinburgh Medical School, and I’m also studying on the PgDip Clinical Education (Online) programme. Balancing work and study means I often find myself on both sides of the desk in the same week, and sometimes even on the same day. It’s busy, but it’s also […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Lola, from England, studying a Master of Public Health (Online Learning) When I first began exploring masters degree options, I quickly realised I needed a programme that wouldn’t require me to step away from my career or uproot my life. Flexibility was non-negotiable. An online masters offered exactly that: a way to grow professionally while still showing up fully […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Rachel, studying MSc History, from the USA.  My name is Rachel and I’m an American international student pursuing an MSc in History. When I was looking into the University of Edinburgh at the end of my undergraduate studies, I was particularly worried about finding friends. Coming to the UK from the US, I didn’t […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy 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 minutesBy 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: 3 minutesBy Paula, from Colombia, studying MSc Management.  Returning to academia after years of full-time work can feel overwhelming. You’re leaving behind a stable routine, a familiar environment, and stepping into the unknown in a new country. I get it – I’ve been there. But I’m here to share my experience and, hopefully, put your mind […]