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Author: Cecile

Use the writing centre!

June 30, 2019October 21, 2019 Cecile

So, I have a confession to make, I am the epitome of the lazy student type, the one that procrastinates writing their essays until the last minute. I get outburst of motivation through the semester but never consistently enough to… Read moreUse the writing centre!

Linguistics and English Language, Student Experience  dissertation, writing centre, writing tips

Gap Year: My experience

June 5, 2019April 15, 2020 Cecile

I have mentioned in several of my posts before that I’ve done a gap year. It was in between my undergrad degree and my master’s. It has been a year that definitely changed me as a person and changed my… Read moreGap Year: My experience

Travelling  gap year, postgraduate, student experience, travelling, volunteering  1 Comment

What I wish I’d known before starting my postgraduate degree

May 15, 2019October 21, 2019 Cecile

My first dissertation meeting with my supervisors just took place today: it’s official, I’ve started the dissertation process. I handed in my last essay, took my last exam and here I am, still a student, but not for long and with… Read moreWhat I wish I’d known before starting my postgraduate degree

Health and Well-being, Student Experience  advice, postgrad, well-being  1 Comment

How to relax after your exam period?

April 27, 2019April 29, 2019 Cecile

I know some of you currently reading this still have a whole lot of exams to prepare for and a month of studying ahead of you, however I think that considering what you’ll be able to do afterwards to relax… Read moreHow to relax after your exam period?

Health and Well-being, Student Experience, Studying  exams, mental health, postgrad, productivity, relaxing, spring, well-being

Fantastic coos and where to find them

March 12, 2019August 1, 2019 Cecile
Fantastic coos and where to find them

If you’re looking into coming to Scotland or if you already live here, you might have done your research on the country just like I did when I first considered moving here. Scotland is famous for a lot of things:… Read moreFantastic coos and where to find them

Student Experience, Travelling  Edinburgh, highland cows, hiking, pentland hills, Scotland, travelling

Working as a student : my experience

February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 Cecile

Even if it does not feel like it most of the time, writing for this blog and posting pictures on the PPLS Instagram is a job for me. I’ve recently managed to get a second job along with this one… Read moreWorking as a student : my experience

Student Experience, Studying  advice, personal experience, postgrad, student experience, student job

My tips on how to prepare for your career after university

February 3, 2019 Cecile

In six months I’ll be done with university for good. Six months seem at the same time so close and so far away. Right now I’m focused on the second semester and I barely have time to think about anything… Read moreMy tips on how to prepare for your career after university

Careers, Health and Well-being, Student Experience  advice, postgrad, student life, tips

A quick guide to the Scottish music scene

January 13, 2019April 15, 2020 Cecile

Happy new year everyone! To start off the year right, I want to introduce you to an important part of the Scottish culture : music. “Rip it up”, an exhibition that recently closed at the National Museum of Scotland gave… Read moreA quick guide to the Scottish music scene

City of Edinburgh, Student Experience  music, Scotland, scottish culture, scottish musicians

My 3 favourite British Christmas traditions

December 24, 2018January 3, 2019 Cecile

After living in the UK for two Decembers, I have seen a few traditions that are typically British. There are three that I absolutely love and would like everybody to experience at least once in their life.   Christmas crackers… Read moreMy 3 favourite British Christmas traditions

Student Experience, Travelling  britishlife, christmas, holidays, postgraduate, traditions, uk

Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh

November 27, 2018December 6, 2018 Cecile
Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh

The main campus is located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, a place with an old and magical atmosphere that inspired J.K. Rowling all through the writing of the first Harry Potter book. So if you are like me and… Read moreHarry Potter Tour in Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh, Travelling  Edinburgh, fun, postgraduate, weekends

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