…by Paula / from Argentina / studied MA Economic and Social History / Graduate When I decided to move to Edinburgh four years ago, leaving my family and friends behind to travel thousands of kilometres to study Economic and Social History at University, no one ever told me how hard it would be. No one … More From Argentina to Edinburgh: thoughts of a recent graduate…
…by Ed / from Cumbria, England / studied Medicine / 6th Year (UG) The medical ‘elective’ is an incredible opportunity all medical students have to experience healthcare in a different part of the UK or on a different continent. We can choose to spend six weeks as a student at a hospital anywhere in the … More From Scotland to The Smiling Coast…
…by Myrto / from Greece / studied MSc Literature and Modernity / Graduate (PG) Hello prospective students of the University of Edinburgh, I know you feel kind of lost and frustrated with all the paperwork that has to be done. Good luck with it all – but bear in mind that the experience in Edinburgh … More A letter to prospective students…
…by Edem / from Nigeria / studies MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases / 1st year (PG) I am a medical doctor, husband, father and an online distance learning MSc scholar in Global Health and Infectious Diseases. Just when I thought it couldn’t get more hectic, the northern part of Nigeria was faced with a … More The multiple lives of an online student…
…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 Clarissa / from Indonesia / studies Nursing / 1st Year of PhD In a few weeks, I will face my first annual review in my PhD candidature. For this, I need to prepare and submit a report with 5,000-10,000 words length explaining what I have done in terms of both my PhD project and my … More Towards The One-year Milestone of My PhD Journey…
…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…
