…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 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 Rachael / from Scotland / studying English Literature / 4th year With a new academic year not long begun, I remember back to three years ago now when I had just moved to Edinburgh; by myself, young and nervous. Not long afterwards, I developed a bad case of homesickness, but I have learned how … More Homesickness…
…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…
