What is it like to be a student at the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences? Our bloggers share their student experience – such as society life and making the most of the city of Edinburgh. Some of our students also write about fitting in travelling and part-time work with their studies.
Wondering what the typical week in the life of a Cognitive Science student is like at the University of Edinburgh? In this post, I set out my day to day during term time to give you an insight into my student… Read moreA week in the life of a cognitive science student
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
As I near the end of my undergraduate years I must think carefully about my next steps. What will I do? Where will I go? Oh, and how? The elusive real world no longer feels so abstract. I have to think about how… Read moreInternational experiences that boost your CV
As the sun sets earlier and the days become colder, it is worth anyone’s time to understand just how to get through a typical Scottish winter. We here in Edinburgh are lucky due to the city’s setting: it’s southerly location and… Read moreHow to survive Scottish weather
You know those long library days when the deadlines pile up to the point when you can no longer ignore them? You plan to make your lunch at home so you can stay in the library for long enough to actually… Read more5 affordable student lunches near campus
Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) has a dodgy reputation when it comes to room booking nightmares, but when it comes to student support, they are actually pretty amazing. They’re running a welfare campaign called Mental Health and Wellbeing Week, running… Read more#LetsTalk about mental health
Yesterday was International Stress Awareness Day and it got me thinking about all the ways I try to manage stress. I’m no stress-busting expert and I won’t throw age-old clichéd mantras at you. No, I’d rather give you something productive… Read moreStress, Eat Your Heart Out!
Hello from your new undergrad Philosophy blogger! As a second year philosophy student approaching mid-term essays, I’ve been hiding in my fluffy blanket at home, surrounded by far too many papers on consciousness. But there are many other places you’ll… Read moreA philosopher’s guide to Edinburgh
Hi! My name is Ajda, I am from a beautiful country in central Europe, Slovenia. I’m in my second year of studying Cognitive Science (MA) at University of Edinburgh and enjoying it very much. Let me tell you my story of… Read moreMy Edinburgh story – how did I get to where I am now?
I’ve been having an amazing time with my part-time job at the University. Unfortunately, I will be leaving this post for now, as I am taking up a new full-time internship over summer. On the bright side, my new job… Read moreSummer Internship (and bye for now)
