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.
Next week is the PPLS Careers week so I think it’s a good opportunity to write about my experience with the Careers Service at the University of Edinburgh. I found them very useful! But there are some tricks and things that… Read moreThe Fantastic Careers Service And Where to Find Them
Semester two is here, and with it the realization that Edinburgh has started to feel like home. This got me thinking of the places around campus I spend most of my time in, and why I’ve come to like them…. Read moreMy Favourite Haunts on Campus
As the New Year rolls around, you may have made a slightly different resolution to usual. Whether it was Iceland’s Christmas advert highlighting the problem of palm oil, or finally getting that KeepCup in your stocking, the world is waking… Read moreLet’s get sustainable
It’s officially here, the dreaded month of January. Spirits are low, cold winds are high, and your December exam results could be average. But fret not, because here are 5 ways to counter those January blues right here in Edinburgh…. Read more5 ways to counter the January blues in Edinburgh
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
What I learned in 2018 at Edinburgh The year 2018 saw me going through my second semester as a second year and my first semester as a third year. Looking back, what a year 2018 was for me! Last year… Read moreWhat I learned in 2018
Being a Latin American student in Edinburgh is quite an adventure. Especially if you come from places like Quito, my hometown, which despite being at 2,800 meters above sea level has an average temperature of 20º throughout the year and… Read moreHow to stay active during winter and boost your mood!
Before joining University, you hear plenty of horror stories about just how bad student cooking can be. You’ve probably heard some yourself – the flatmate of a friend who only ever ate pasta, or the older brother who lived off… Read moreIs there more to life than pasta? A student’s guide to cooking up a feast
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
How to celebrate & decorate your (student) home for Christmas on a budget Hooray!!! Exams are now over and Christmas is next week! The first two weeks of December was exhausting catching up with class materials, revision and exam stress…. Read moreHow to decorate your (student) home for Christmas on a budget
