Reading time: 4 minutes By Aalish, from the Isle of Man, studying Chinese (MA Hons) So, you’re thinking of studying a language at university but you’re not sure if you should study it at degree level. Or maybe you really like learning languages but don’t really want the commitment of studying it for a degree. Either way, look no […]

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 greatly, History […]

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 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 joining and […]

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 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, the first […]

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 most common misconception […]

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 on track. Getting […]