Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Ruby / from Vietnam / studying Marketing (MSc) Joining the University of Edinburgh and living in Edinburgh for the first time can be daunting, and here is what I did to ease my transition into this new life. Arrive early during the Welcome Week Welcome Week usually takes place a week before your official […]

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. […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes …by Andy / from Beijing / studying Sport Policy, Management and International Development (MSc) As I reflect on my decision to study at the University of Edinburgh, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for the enriching experiences and opportunities that this vibrant city and esteemed institution have afforded me. From the moment I […]

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. […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Katie / from Wales, UK / studying LLB Law (Graduate entry) You have just arrived in your new accommodation. Perhaps you got a chance to meet your new flatmates. If you are no longer a first-year, you may have even moved into a shared flat with some of your best friends! In that case, […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Katie / from Wales, UK / studying LLB Law (Graduate entry) Where I was going to live upon arriving in Edinburgh was my initial and largest concern before moving to the city. This blog will explain the process I went through in choosing where to stay and my experience. The Catering Question? Choosing catered […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Sophie / from Edinburgh / studying Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) / 4th year 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, […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes …by Georgia / from the UK / studying Literature and Society In January of 2023, I applied for four Postgraduate courses at three separate universities: English Literature at the University of Exeter, Publishing at Stirling University, Publishing at Exeter again, and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. I had no clue where I would […]