…by Ali / from Glasgow / studying Chemical Engineering / 3rd Year (UG) As someone who had lived a very sedentary life until coming to university, I took up rowing in my first year as a challenge. I had heard about the incredible lives of rowers and came to experience first-hand that it was true by … More Becoming an athlete at 21…
…by Bethany / from England / studying Classics / 3rd year (PhD) Postgraduate study is as difficult and time-consuming as it is rewarding – there’s no doubt about that. Add paid work and the desire for a life outside of campus, and it can be tough to balance. What happens when all the time-management workshops … More Changing to a part-time PhD…
…by Ajda / from Slovenia / studying Cognitive Science / 2nd Year (UG) We all have those lazy days when, after finishing a day at university, there is nothing you want to do more than lie on your bed and watch Netflix. It feels nice and it’s good for you to relax. But in the … More Getting yourself to work out…
…by Clarissa / from Indonesia / studies Nursing / 2nd Year of PhD I am a proud single mum of a 9-year-old daughter and presently doing my PhD. My decision to continue higher education was not considered lightly. It was a very serious decision for me, and it took me months of self-contemplation and consultation with … More Living Between Parenting and a PhD…
…by Paul / from Perth, Scotland / studies MSc Literature and Modernity / 2nd year (PG) “I swear you look a year younger every time I see you!” said Nathan*, as I approached him. “University life must be agreeing with you. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.” Nathan is a friend I have made during … More Nathan…
…by Vanessa / from Scotland / studying Carbon Management / 2nd year MSc It was with cautious steps that I finally decided to apply for the Masters I had wanted to do since completing my undergraduate degree, an alarming 17 years ago. I have been working full time since then and although I’ve completed lots … More My online student experience…
…by Jana / from California / studying English Literature / 1st Year (UG) When people ask what sports clubs or societies I’ve joined at university, and I tell them I’m part of the sailing club, the immediate reaction is always an impressed: “Oh, so you sail?” It is normally at this precise moment that I feel … More Sailing: University means trying new things…
…by Stephen / from the USA / studying Philosophy, Science and Religion / 2nd Year (Online PG) Online education affords students important advantages, such as not having to attend classes at a set time, allowing students to fit their studies around their work and family commitments, and meeting interesting colleagues from around the globe. Nonetheless, … More Making the Most of your Online Postgraduate Programme…
… by Craig / from Scotland / studying Medicine / 1st Year (UG) As a first-year medical student at the University, also having completed a four-year BSc here, I thoroughly believe that taking time for yourself is one of the most important ways to maintain positive overall wellbeing. Throughout my first degree at Edinburgh, I … More From pub quizzer to bucket shaker…
…. by Meaghan / from Canada / studies Archaeology / 3rd year of PhD (PG) I have to say that calling myself a student again was definitely a much more disconcerting feeling than I thought it was going to be. When I decided to return to university to carry out a PhD in archaeology, leaving … More So you’re going to be a student again….
