…by Ana / from Portugal / PG Internship in Cardiac Development and Stem Cells / 1st Year Hi readers! I’m Ana, 21, and I come from sunny Portugal! This is actually my first time writing for a students blog, so I’ll try my best to live up to the expectations of the readers! So, I … More The start of a nice wee adventure…
…by Sarah Batiste / from Canada /studying Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry Program) Hi potential and current vet students, or others! My name is Sarah Batiste, and I am in my first year of the vet program at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. I am what everyone refers to as a Graduate Entry Program … More Hiya!…
…by Vanessa / from Kenya / studying Civil Engineering / in 3rd Year In this post, Vanessa Ombura, a third year Civil Engineering student, describes her experience co-creating an interdisciplinary, online University-wide course, with the city of Edinburgh as a site of learning… Over the summer of 2018, I had the wonderful opportunity of working … More Co-created learning and teaching through the lens of the development of a University-wide course…
…by Stephanie / from Hong Kong / studying English Language & Literature / 4th Year (UG) If you’re moving into a new area this September, or are going to be new to Edinburgh altogether, I thought I’d share some of the areas I’ve lived in and my favourite hotspots in each one. Year 1: Brae House, … More My favourite things about the places I’ve lived in…
…Hollie / from England / studying Veterinary Medicine / 4th Year I have to admit that for the first few years of my degree I was definitely a library studier. I had my routine that involved getting to the library at the crack of dawn and finding that one desk in the whole building that … More Coffee Shop Study Spots…
…by Cat Henderson / from Scotland / Student Recruitment Officer / studied Psychology at The University of Edinburgh from 2012 – 2016 The Student Stories blog, which focuses on sharing the experiences of both current and former University of Edinburgh students, has grown from strength to strength since launching back in 2016. To celebrate the … More Student Stories: A look back at 2018…
…by Rachael / from Scotland / studying English Literature / 4th year Edinburgh’s Christmas is a six-week long, fun-filled extravaganza suitable for the entire family! This time around, it is running from the 16th of November to the 5thth of January in the heart of the city. I absolutely adore this time of year and … More Edinburgh’s Christmas in 2018…
…by Rachael / from Scotland / studying English Literature / 4th year I want to introduce you to Dean Village; a tranquil refuge found just minutes away from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street. I have loved Dean Village ever since I discovered it a few years ago, but I held off on writing this post as … More Dean Village…
…by Rachael / from Scotland / studying English Literature / 4th year You may or may not already know this but, hiding behind Edinburgh’s Duddingston Kirk and overlooked by the looming Arthur’s Seat, lies a secluded garden; one that faces the loch and is bursting with beauty. It is called Dr Neil’s Garden, and it … More Dr Neil’s Garden…
…by Rachael / from Scotland / studying English Literature / 4th year I just have to tell you about Cramond Island. I feel that this tidal island is a hidden gem of Edinburgh’s that has almost been forgotten about, which is a true shame as it’s honestly one of the most beautiful places I have … More Cramond Village…
