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Student Stories

Student Stories

Blogs and vlogs from students of the University of Edinburgh

Meetha standing in the Old College quad, smiling at the camera.

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Meetha, from India, studying Accounting and Financial Management MSc  Hi, I’m Meetha, I’m from India and I’m currently pursuing a masters degree in Accounting and Financial Management at the Business School.   I know that funding and tuition fees can be confusing for many students. There are numerous options available, and it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. I hope that by sharing my experience, you will be able to identify a few options that may […]

Poppy stands in front of a building, on a cobbled area and smiles to camera.

Reading time: 4 minutes​Poppy, from the UK, studying Arabic and History  Year of Study: second year undergraduate Accommodation Type: Private   Part-time job: Student Ambassador   Day one  I like to spend my Sundays meal prepping and getting ready for the week ahead. Usually in the morning I’ll spend my time at church catching up with friends, plus they offer a free meal for […]

Waves crashing onto a beach.

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics During the summer months, Edinburgh turns from a hub of student activity to a hub for festivals, big events, and music! Beltane Fire Festival Beltane Fire Festival is something that I’ve wanted to do in Edinburgh since I moved here but have never had the chance to. Every April […]

Student, Barbara, stands in front of McEwan Hall holding a takeaway cup. She wears a dark, furry hat and a white and red scarf.

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Barbara Suim, from The Netherlands, studying MSc Comparative Literature Year of study: First year Accommodation: Private Work: Part-time student ambassador Day one On Friday, I returned from a trip to find my fridge in need of a restock. I like to cook at home and eat as healthily as my budget allows, which does […]

Aerial view of the King's Building campus and surrounding area in Edinburgh.

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Dhiya, from South Africa, studying BEng Electronics and Electrical Engineering  Year of study: Third year undergraduate Accommodation type: Private student accommodation Part-time job: Student Ambassador at the University  A week in my life By third year, my weeks feel very full. Between long teaching days, labs and society commitments, I’ve learned that the only way I stay sane […]

Priyanka taking a selfie.

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Priyanka, from Wales, studying MBChB Medicine Year of study: Sixth year Accommodation: Private Work: Part-time student ambassador / hospitality / first-aider Hello hello! My name’s Priyanka and I’m in my final year of medicine at the University of Edinburgh. The past six years at uni have definitely been a learning curve in terms of managing money! Over time though, I think everyone finds their own way of balancing their budget. It’s important to remember that spending looks different for everyone, so don’t worry if yours doesn’t match up to mine […]

Student ambassador, Lara, gives visitors a tour of the King's Buildings campus, Edinburgh.

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Lara, from the United States, studying Biological Sciences Campus tours are one of the best ways to get a real feel for the University of Edinburgh, especially if you’re not able to attend an Open Day. They give you the chance to explore the campus in person, ask questions, and imagine what day-to-day life as a student […]

Student ambassador, Aagoon, leads a campus tour in the quad at Old College.

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Aagoon, from India, studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science If you search for the University of Edinburgh online, one of the images that usually appears first is Old College Quad. I remember seeing it when I was applying from India and thinking how unreal it looked; historic, grand, slightly cinematic.  Now, as a fourth-year Artificial Intelligence and […]

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