My friend, Ken, came up to visit me from Bath. He has always heard of the Nessie legend and the Loch Ness. So I granted his wish… So I bought this 12-hour tour from Nessiehunter for a dirt cheap deal of… Read moreMy Day Trip to Lochness & the Highlands (snow!) : a review
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
Dear Edinburgh, It’s been almost four years now, and still, you never fail to amaze me. When the sun covers you and you glow and wrap me in warmth, you take my breath away. And even in the everyday grey,… Read moreAn open love letter to Edinburgh
Joining university can be daunting. School often provides full schedules and clear responsibilities, and it can be quite a shock to be faced with a handful of contact hours (and plenty of free time). Equally, it’s easy to get lost… Read moreA student’s five top tips to make the most of lectures and tutorials
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
A survey by Mystudenthalls.com recently found Edinburgh University to be the second healthiest university in the country! The study attributed points according to the cost and range of gym facilities, number of yoga and meditation societies, accessible mindfulness resources, and the… Read more6 easy ways for you to improve your body and mind, courtesy of Edinburgh University
Preparing the application for my master’s program took a few months, between investigating the different options, requirements and others, it was at least 4 or 5 months of work. Here I leave the steps I followed, along with some tips!… Read moreHow to prepare your Master´s application
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
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the most adventurous with my study spaces, so over the years I’ve curated a bunch of my favourite places to get some work done – they’re not particularly exciting, but they… Read moreMy list of foolproof study spots to suit your every mood
