…by Paula / from Argentina / studies Economic & Social History / 4th year (UG) After spending a whole year of coursework and essay writing inside the four concrete walls that make up the library, you will find that studying at the same place every day can become a bit boring. Especially since you need to commute … More Six alternate study spaces in Edinburgh…
…by Rosie / from Fife, Scotland / studies Fashion / 2nd Year (UG) “How difficult can Fashion actually be?”… If you ask me that now I will most likely bite your head off. After a week of long days and late, late nights I can confirm for you- it is really difficult! Fun and rewarding, … More Art school hand-ins…
…by James / from the UK / studies Theology / 2nd Year (UG) You arrive at University to study the subject that you are most passionate about, but new teaching methods often create new and unexpected challenges. Here are some simple ways to make the most of your time with world-leading experts: Listen – It … More How to make the most of lectures and tutorials…
…by Hugh / from the UK / studies Sport & Recreation Management / 2nd Year (UG) So after a year and a half of lectures, I have found ways of note-taking and making the most out of the lectures on my course. I began to type notes on a laptop instead of handwriting because I … More Making the most of your lectures…
…by Hermina / from Albania / studies Health, Science & Society / 1st Year (UG) Having come from abroad, I faced a culture shock, a phase of confusion, of identity change, integrating old and new knowledge, behaviours, feelings, and perspectives — all of which happened in a very short period. Amongst all the other challenges that transitioning … More When in doubt, challenge yourself…
…by Angus / from Toronto, Canada / studies Computer Science & Physics / 2nd Year (UG) Whether you’re an aspiring physicist, economist, or politician, and no matter how eager you may be to dive into the world of everything from maths to psychology (or not), it’s common to lose focus during lectures. However, there are … More 5 ways to make the most of lectures…
…by Abbie / from Scotland / studies Graphic Design / 4th Year (UG) As an art student, I often hear the same old joke about how it’s ‘not a real degree’ or how we just ‘draw and colour-in all day’. In the Graphic Design studio, this could not be further from the truth! The majority … More Graphic Design @ Edinburgh Uni…
…by Clarissa / from Indonesia / studies Nursing / 1st Year of PhD December is absolutely my favourite month of the year! I love it because it’s the month when we can have Christmas or New Year celebrations with our loved ones. With the holidays are around the corner, we students may feel overwhelmed as we … More Writing essays before the holiday: some tips…
…by Paula / from Argentina / studies Economic & Social History / 4th year (UG) If you have taken the first step and applied to university, then congratulate yourself, because it is a brave decision. Moving away from your family, your friends and everything that you know and that makes up your daily life is difficult, but … More Transitions…
… a poem by Emma / from Leeds / studies Medicine / 4th year (UG) Walking through cobbled streets, A view of the castle in sight, An artisan coffee in one hand, Battered textbooks, heirlooms from my predecessors, in the other. The winter wind licks my cheeks, I scramble up the stairs into Teviot, Find … More This is my Edinburgh experience…
