Tag: Student Life
Reading Time: 4 minutes …by Alex / from Canada / studying Veterinary Medicine / 4th year I often get asked when speaking about my life as a vet student why I chose to study at the Dick Vet over other schools, and what it is like living in Edinburgh. Whether you have accepted an offer and are preparing to […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute …by Ellie / from Birmingham / studied Business Management / graduated 2019 It’s finally here, the week my dissertation is due. Watch my student vlog to see the ups and downs of submitting a dissertation at the University of Edinburgh and the post hand in celebrations.
Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Tristan / from Edinburgh / studying Ancient and Medieval History / 2nd year Navigating your first year at university can feel both intimidating and exciting as you get to grips with higher education, exploring a new city and meeting new people. This experience can seem even more daunting as an LGBTQ+ student, particularly when […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes …by Shreya / from England / studying History and Politics / 2nd year Hi, Shreya here! I’m just writing a quick blog post about the city of Edinburgh as there is a lot to do and I want to make sure that you make the most of it. As a capital city, Edinburgh has a […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Greg / from the United Kingdom / PhD Precision Medicine / 4th Year Current status. Location: Edinburgh, UK. Weather: rain. Beverage: Everyday Tea. Currently reading: Metternich: Strategist and Visionary by Wolfram Siemann. I’m Greg, and I have been a scientist for the last nine years. I’m studying for my PhD in physiology. I am […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Doireann / from Ireland / studying PhD Precision Medicine / 2nd Year This year I was unusually reluctant to say farewell to February, for two main reasons: March brings the first anniversary of the original COVID lockdown; and if you consider Monday to be the first day of the week, February was a […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Greg / from the United Kingdom / PhD Precision Medicine / 4th Year Current status. Location: New Town, Edinburgh, UK. Weather: Snowing! Beverage: Espresso. Currently reading: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. I’m Greg, and I have been a scientist for the last nine years. I’m studying for my PhD in physiology. I have […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Alexandra / from Scotland / studying Medicine / 2nd year I was one of the many people who bought a bike during the pandemic and since then I’ve been exploring parts of the city a bit further afield. These are some of my favourite places to visit… Portobello Beach Portobello beach is three miles […]