Going for a beer dominates a classic evening out when you live in the UK. But Edinburgh is a beautiful city that boasts a variety of fun things to do. Here are a few suggestions for when you feel like… Read moreMore than just pubs
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
Whilst the Scrooge’s amongst you will scream “it’s only November!”, the Christmas celebrations kick off early in Edinburgh. Here are the events you can’t miss this festive season: The Christmas Market The Christmas market opens its gates on the 17th… Read moreHow to make the most of Christmas in Edinburgh
You finally made it! You are about to start your postgraduate program, and as much as that alone is really exciting you also have to deal with some “practical stuff”. How do you do it? What do you start with?… Read moreTips for your first weeks as a postgraduate student – Part I
Travelling is a part of any student’s life, and if you’d like to know how and where to travel from Edinburgh, you’ve come to the right place! Why you should travel Even though I chose to live abroad in Edinburgh… Read moreHow and where to travel from Edinburgh
As this is my last blog for PPLS, I wanted to summarise my experience of studying in Edinburgh from when I came here almost two years ago up to now in a photo blog. I hoped you enjoyed our time… Read moreMy time in Edinburgh photo story
The Beast from the East has arrived and has forced us to wear our pajamas and drink hot cocoa. But we’re good students, so what’s a good student to do when physically unable to go to class? Here is my… Read moreA Guide to Enjoying a Uni Snow Day
Some of you may have spotted clusters of tourists, shepherded by students sporting red hoodies. These are called Campus Tours, led by an awesome team of student ambassadors. So where do we take the visitors? Here’s a quick guide to… Read moreA Tour Around Edinburgh Central Campus
A guide to the best events during the Festival of Creative Learning The Festival of Creative Learning holds some of the best student experiences that the University of Edinburgh has to offer during the week of 19th – 23rd February 2018. Here… Read moreTaking advantage of the Festival of Creative Learning
Although I was born in the Old Royal Infirmary by Quartermile, I grew up near London and never saw Edinburgh as part of my life. But now I’m at uni, this place has fast become my home away from home…. Read moreExplaining Scotland to a visitor
