Reading time: 3 minutes By Molly, from the USA, studied MSc Philosophy My name is Molly, I am from California in the United States. I graduated in November 2024 and am permanently living in Edinburgh while searching for full time work. Deciding to study a masters at Edinburgh My decision to study in the UK was heavily influenced by […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics As Edinburgh gets a lot of rain, the city is luckily prepared for a lot of your rainy-day needs, regardless of where you are in the city. My go-to choice for when the weather just won’t give in is visiting a museum or gallery in the city.   National Museum […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Smith, from India, studying MSc Finance Year of study: Postgraduate Accommodation type: University accommodation (self-catered) Part-time job: Student Ambassador (occasional shifts) Day One Mondays always feel like a fresh start, until you’re sprinting out the door at 8:15am, half-asleep and clinging to your coffee like a lifeline. I had two back-to-back lectures today, so […]

Reading time: 5 minutes By Lydia, from USA, studing MSc Intellectual History Year of study: Postgraduate  Accommodation type: University   Part-time job: Student Ambassador Day one I began my day with a coffee I made from home and some eggs on toast before heading to campus for the day! I spent the morning working in the main library before […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By 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 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 […]