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Lauren sitting in the sun by water

Finding home in Edinburgh

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 […]

21st April 2025 0

Two students fencing at a competition

Student-athletes at The University of Edinburgh: Tips and tricks

Reading time: 4 minutes by Georgia, from York, UK, studying Human Geography (MScR) The University of Edinburgh is one of top ranked universities in the country for sports. Offering over 70 different sports to its students, as well as an increasing number of intramural teams (recreational school-based teams such as the History Football team or Geography Netball team), there […]

28th October 2024 0

Student in a team sports kit throwing a frisbee

Building friendships and skills: The benefits of societies and sports clubs

Reading time: 4 minutes by Katie, from Edinburgh, studying Economics (MA) One of the best things you can do to settle into university quickly, meet a wide variety of people and get to know the city is to join a sports club or university society! There are so many options to choose from, university is a great opportunity to experience […]

26th July 2024 0

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