…by Jackson / from USA / studying MPH Public Health / Postgraduate I will never forget stepping off the plane at Edinburgh Airport and getting my first glimpse of Scotland. The wind (never seeming to cease in this city) whipped at my jacket as a mist fogged my glasses. The air was electric. I knew … More Top 3 tips for owning your postgraduate year…
…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 Cat Henderson / from Scotland / Student Recruitment Officer / studied Psychology at The University of Edinburgh from 2012 – 2016 The Student Stories blog, which focuses on sharing the experiences of both current and former University of Edinburgh students, has grown from strength to strength since launching back in 2016. To celebrate the … More Student Stories: A look back at 2018…
…by Bassey / from Nigeria / studying MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) / 2nd Year (PG) I am a second-year online learning student studying MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases. I am also employed full time and married with a child. I started my studies in Nigeria and later relocated to the Gambia. So yes, … More What to expect from online study…
…by Jana / from California / studying English Literature / 1st Year (UG) Moving from University accommodation to private flats can be more than a little daunting. From the novelty of searching for a property on your own, to the stress of flat viewings and applications, it’s hard to know quite how to start. Here are … More Flat hunting in Edinburgh…
…by Rachael / from Scotland / studying English Literature / 3rd Year (UG) Thankfully, my exams have finished for the semester. Looking back at them, I definitely relied on a quite a few revision methods to get me through… Here’s my top ten: 1) Write down a list of things you need to revise, almost like a … More Top ten tips to tackle exams…
… by Hollie / from England / studying Veterinary Medicine / 4th Year One of the most stressful parts of the year at university is exam season. You can feel it in the air; everyone starts to congregate in the library and permanently wear gym clothes. Although it can be a really difficult time, there … More Exam stress busters…
…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 Leda / from Massachusetts, USA / studying Sociology / 4th Year (UG) There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to leaving home and going off to university. Whether it’s what to pack or how you’ll get on making friends, there are countless questions left unanswered. And when you’ve never even visited … More What I wish I’d known before moving to Edinburgh…
…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…
