…by Jenny / from Thailand / studying Medicine / 1st Year (UG) Clench one hand into a tight fist. Thrust your middle finger into the fist. Pull it out and slap the fist with your palm. Now that is how you order lemonade in British Sign Language. Within my first month of arriving in Edinburgh, … More Signs of a good time…
…by Charis / from England / studying Medicine / 4th Year (UG) Despite the slightly misleading name, Edinburgh University Musical Medics is not just a society for medical students! It is in fact an orchestra and choir open to students of all degree subjects who together raise money for medical charities through music. As a … More Musical Medics (not quite world) tour: Adventures in rainy Aberdeenshire….
…by EUTV lifestyle team members Zoe, Amber and Clara. In ‘Everything Edinburgh’ episode 4, the Lifestyle team decided to become tourists in ‘Auld Reekie’ and see what free fun things you can get up to… ……………………………… Shining the light on student news and views, from sports to film reviews, performing arts to political discussions. … More Best Five Free Things to do in Edinburgh…
…by Charis / from Salford, England / studying Medicine / 4th Year (UG) It’s that time of the year again when Christmas decorations go up, the turkey comes out and Edinburgh becomes wonderfully frosty and festive. But for me personally, the best part of December is the jam-packed schedule of winter concerts and carol services! Being an … More A very musically-merry weekend…
… 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 EUTV lifestyle team members Rebecca, Jenna and Issy 3 EUTV team members, the number 37 bus, some meatballs, a poor grasp of Swedish and a quest for a very specific desk. This is not how a trip to IKEA should be…. ……………………………… Shining the light on student news and views, from sports to … More The quest for IKEA…
…by Jessi / from United States / studies Veterinary Medicine / 1st Year (UG) I knew before I came to the University of Edinburgh that I somehow wanted to be involved in horseback riding. I was one of those many young girls who dreamed of being a horse rider (well, a unicorn rider, in my … More Exmoor Pony Trekking Society…
…by Holly / from Cambridgeshire / studies History of Art / 3rd Year (UG) Being in a society is great; instant friends, a support system and new things to learn and do. There are over 250 societies here at Edinburgh! You can chase a snitch like Harry Potter, or sojourn at a soiree with espresso … More #bakesalelyf: a perspective on societies & fundraising…
…by Paula / from Argentina / studies Economic & Social History / 4th year (UG) Apart from succeeding academically and handing essays in on time, students at the University of Edinburgh are encouraged to pursue their interests through extracurricular activities. However, choosing from more than 250 societies might be tough and overwhelming, especially when it comes to … More 5 must-try societies…
…by Lukas / from Czech Republic / studies Informatics & Mathematics / 1st Year (UG) I think everyone has experienced an event that has unexpectedly turned the world that one thinks he knows into an adventurous universe of unknown. For me, one of these events was the very first meeting with Launch.ed’s business advisor Alison … More Launch into the adventurous universe of the unknown…
