Reading time: 4 minutes By Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland When coming to university, one of the main things I was worried about was making friends, connecting with other people, and how to keep those relationships. Moving from a small town in Scotland to Edinburgh really posed a challenge, as I felt overwhelmed by the number of different […]

Reading time: 4 minutes by Katie, from Wales, UK, studying LLB (Graduate Entry) The academic year is busy. You have lectures, tutorials, exams and assignments – all while trying to juggle a study-life balance. Often people work part-time jobs and become part of many societies and clubs. So, it is only normal that when summer comes around, that feeling […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Alexandra, from the USA, studying Geophysics (MEarthPhys) Hi, I’m Alexandra and I’m a 2nd year geophysics student! When I was looking at universities, I was not really aware of what an average day might look like, particularly for more lab-based subjects! Hopefully this post will give you a bit of an idea of what […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Katharina, from Germany, studying Theology (MA) Among the most often asked questions I am asked on Open Days and Offer Holder Days is: What is student life like as a student at the School of Divinity? So, here are my top four reasons why I love being a student at the School of Divinity […]

Reading time: 4 minutes by Trecia, from Jamaica, studying Biomedical Sciences (PhD) The reality At an early age, my thoughts of a scientist immediately captured a male decked out in a white coat, and yes the man was white. Far be it from me to think that a scientist could be black, and a woman at that. However, as […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Cassandra, from Canada, studying Planetary Health (MSc) As I stepped into the newly minted corridors of the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) last September, what was once the Royal Infirmary, complete with Florence Nightingale wings and three-story tall wards with floor-to-ceiling windows, there was a palpable sense of anticipation for what lay ahead. As an […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Nitara, from London, UK, studying Biological Sciences (PhD) A realistic day in my life: my routine varies but a random day in March looked like this… Wake up! Today, I woke up at 9am-ish (later than usual, I promise) so I rushed in, grabbing a coffee and blueberry muffin on my way. I had […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Hannah, from West Yorkshire, UK, studying Architecture (MA) Looking for student accommodation for first year can be a daunting task, so here are some top tips to narrow your search. 1. Halls Some students may be guaranteed halls accommodation, so this is a good place to start looking. The accommodation website explains the guarantee, […]