…by Phoebe / from the United Kingdom / PhD Tissue Repair 2013-2017 The majority of my top tips have focused on life within the lab so I thought I would dedicate this one to your life outside of the lab. It is important to remember that although it may feel like your PhD is an … More Keeping Active…
…by Danielle / from The United States of America / studying Veterinary Medicine WAKE UP, WORK OUT, EAT, GO TO UNIVERSITY, COME HOME, EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT. The day in the life of a vet student summed up in one sentence. Or is it? Do you really spend all day studying? Do you ever get to … More Eat, Sleep, Repeat…
…by Ritwik / studying Computer Science with Management / 2nd year The Sports and Activities fair held during the beginning of my first semester led me to find the Edinburgh University Rifle Club. I had never shot a rifle previously and it seemed like something that would be a great change of pace from the other … More Taking a shot at the unknown…
…by Emily / from Glasgow / studying Medicine / 2nd Year One of the most valuable experiences that I have had in the time that I have been at Edinburgh University, since starting last year, is being part of one of the netball teams. I have loved having the opportunity to meet lots of new … More An escape from Medicine!…
… by Hannah / from Buckinghamshire, England / studying Biological Sciences with Management / 1st year When I started my fresher year, I vowed to immerse myself in everything Edinburgh had to offer me, no matter what. So, when I was handed a flier promoting ‘an ancient rivalry’, my interest was piqued. It must be … More Reveling in Rivalry…
…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 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 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 Paula / from Argentina / studies Economic & Social History / 4th year (UG) You might be new to the City of Edinburgh, or you might just be bored of watching movies nonstop inside your flat. These are 10 things you could do to get yourself to know Edinburgh’s corners a little bit more. Climb Arthur’s … More 10 things to do as a student in Edinburgh…
