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!
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
