Reading time: 2 minutesby 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 minutesby 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, […]

Reading time: 3 minutesby Lena, from Germany, studying Intellectual History (MSc) Edinburgh, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, is a city that captivates the hearts of many. Being a student here is truly amazing, and you will certainly never run out of things to do. However, with it being such a wonderful (and hence touristy) […]

Reading time: 2 minutesby Fangzhou, from China, studying Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) MCouns, 2nd year As an international student, it could be very difficult to adjust to the new life in Edinburgh. The culture is different, the food is different, the way people dress, the social events people engage in… almost nothing is the same. I definitely had my […]

Reading time: 3 minutesby Sophie, from Edinburgh, studying Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) As I reach the end of my 4th year here at Edinburgh Uni, there’s a lot that I’ve learnt from my time here, and not just academically! To save you taking 4 years to learn the things that I have, here’s what I wish someone […]

Reading time: 2 minutesby Sasha, from Ukraine, studying Global Crime, Justice and Security (MSc) Going through tonnes of scholarly texts every week for your studies may be an engaging task but certainly a tiring one. Every now and then, you may want to take a break and unwind. So what could be a better form of escapism than […]

Reading time: < 1 minuteHi, my name is Megan and I’m studying law and international relations. It’s Megan here for the last and final vlog. At this point I’m feeling a lot more confident in myself and my studies. Follow along in this vlog, to see how the year ends as I finish my last set of exams for […]

Reading time: < 1 minuteHi, my name is Megan and I’m studying law and international relations. Hi, it’s Megan here again. Follow me along as I’m now feeling a lot more settled in to the university life and starting to really get down on the workload in this vlog.   Watch more All of our student’s video diaries can […]