…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…
…by Bethany / studying Philosophy & Psychology / 2nd Year Whilst the Scrooge’s amongst you will scream “it’s only November!”, the Christmas celebrations kick off early in Edinburgh. Here are the events you can’t miss this festive season: The Christmas Market The Christmas market opens its gates on the 17th November and can be found in … More How to make the most of Christmas in Edinburgh…
…by Jess / from Grimsby, England / studying French and Linguistics / 3rd year Without doubt, working as a Curriculum Ambassador for French was one of the most rewarding and worth-while experiences I have taken up since joining university. Over six months, I taught French to a class of Primary 6 pupils every week at … More Back to School…
…by Rachael / from Scotland / studying English Literature / 4th year Earlier this year, I made it my mission to visit places in Edinburgh I had never been before – one of them being Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden. I had seen pictures online and thought it looked so beautiful but I didn’t really know … More Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden…
…by Dani / from Utah / studying Veterinary Medicine / 3rd Year (UG) The primary appeal of the University of Edinburgh was its courses; as I wanted to do a fairly specific joint honours, Edinburgh was one of the few places which provided exactly what I wanted. In addition, Edinburgh’s reputation for excellence is proceeded by … More Dani: a day in the life…
