Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Sophia / from the UK / studying History and Economics (MA) One of the most challenging dilemmas many prospective university students face is deciding which subject to study. When I began my university application journey I faced this dilemma. I had studied varied subjects during 6th form had two distinct subjects that fascinated me […]

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 […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Ayaan / from India / studying Design for Change (MA) Being an international student at the University of Edinburgh has several perks. However, every student who decides to travel outside their country, stepping into the unknown always carries some questions and several expectations. For me, these were closely related to the course I was […]

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. […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Abigail / from Edinburgh / studying Biological Sciences / 2nd year Welcome! Thinking of studying Biological Sciences at Edinburgh University and want to know what to expect from your first year? We’ve got you covered! Note: While this has been true for my experience of first year it may be slightly different when you join! Last year, […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Emily / from the UK / studying Theology / 2nd year There are many misconceptions about studying religion at university – hopefully this blog gives a little insight into Theology to inspire you to take a leap of faith! (…so to speak). 1. You have to be religious to study religion This is the […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Kit / from Belgium / studying History (MA) / 3rd year Being at university, there’s always a time when we struggle to get work done. As a disabled student, this can be doubly true. Whether that’s due to ADHD goblin brain or bad health days, the tips and tricks below can help you stay […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Katherine / studying Civil Engineering / 5th Year. Adapting to university classes can seem daunting, especially if you are coming straight from school to university. Here are a few tips and pieces of advice to help you adapt quickly.  Taking lecture notes   Unlike school, there will be designated times to make notes during lectures, […]