Structuring essays: the answer is in the question
Structuring an essay is one of the things most students are likely to struggle with. A lifesaver in this case is analysing the essay’s question: coming up with a solid …
Being an Undergraduate at 25 years old
It occurred late to me that I ought to go to university. I’d left formal education in my mid-teens, but I’d always been interested in the world and learning. So, …
Thinking critically about your reading
Reading at university is a demanding task. It can often seem difficult to question the work of academics, given that they are experts in their fields. But this is something …
Top picks: study spots
Sofia is an undergraduate Economics student. This post highlights her favorite study spots at the University. Let’s get one thing straight, the library gets it job done. Its location …
Language barrier: how to succeed in your studies if English is your second (or beyond) language?
What support does ELE provide students? Edinburgh is a very international, very large university and ELE [English Language Education] has been established to address that. A good place to start …
Tips for digital reading
With the transition to hybrid learning, you may be expected to do a lot more digital reading than before. Digital reading is challenging: you might get easily distracted by notifications …
