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Q&A with MSc students

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 Angus Cheung

In February, Mattia had a Q&A session with his peers and I believe we now have an overview of their lives as PhD students. This time, I have asked my MSc friends several questions – featuring Crystal Cheung (MSc Applied… Read moreQ&A with MSc students

Linguistics and English Language, Student Experience, Studying  student experience, student life

A few audiobook recommendations

April 5, 2020April 15, 2020 Niamh Malone
A few audiobook recommendations

I think during this crazy time we all could do with a little escapism and for me that’s best done by distracting myself with a good book. So if you feel the same or just need a bit of book… Read moreA few audiobook recommendations

Self-isolation  books, hobbies, quarantine, reading, student life

How to spend a rainy day at home…

March 15, 2020April 16, 2020 Niamh Malone
How to spend a rainy day at home…

There are so many great ways to have a fun and stress-free day in the comfort of your own flat. Perhaps Edinburgh’s gloomy weather is keeping you indoors or maybe you are spending time inside because a certain virus is… Read moreHow to spend a rainy day at home…

Health and Well-being, Self-isolation, Student Experience  baking, cooking, food, fun, student life, weekends

Why I chose to study Cognitive Science

March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 Anna Lisa Wernig
Why I chose to study Cognitive Science

Three reasons why I chose to study Cognitive Science and what I wish I knew beforehand. 1. I wasn’t sure what to study Basically, going into university I had no idea what I wanted to study or do later in… Read moreWhy I chose to study Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science, Student Experience, Studying  choosing a degree, cognitive science, student experience, student life, studying

Tips to make money go further at uni

February 15, 2020April 15, 2020 Niamh Malone
Tips to make money go further at uni

For most of us going to university also means becoming financially independent for the first time in our lives. Which I know can be an incredibly overwhelming idea as a fresher! However, as a third year student who is heavily reliant… Read moreTips to make money go further at uni

Student Experience  budget, freshers, money, savings, student experience, student life

Chronicles of a hungry student

February 8, 2020February 19, 2020 Nicole Szczech
Chronicles of a hungry student

I never really thought of myself as a ‘foodie’. Growing up in a suburban neighborhood of New York City, to be worthy of such a title entailed religiously searching the internet for ‘hip’ restaurants to dine at in Brooklyn or… Read moreChronicles of a hungry student

City of Edinburgh, Health and Well-being, Student Experience  food, places to eat, restaraunts, student experience, student life

The best vegan food at uni

January 18, 2020February 3, 2020 Anna Lisa Wernig
The best vegan food at uni

In the spirit of Veganuary, I figured I could spend one blogpost gushing about what I think is the best vegan food at uni – or at least nearby it. I highly recommend these, whether you’re vegan or not: The… Read moreThe best vegan food at uni

City of Edinburgh, Student Experience  food, food and drink, fun, recommendations, student life, vegan

Taking advantage of Semester 2

January 4, 2020April 15, 2020 Nicole Szczech
Taking advantage of Semester 2

Well, there we have it. It is official! Your first semester ever at Edinburgh (or just first semester of this year) has come to an end! You have been busy for the last three weeks relaxing, maybe catching up on… Read moreTaking advantage of Semester 2

Student Experience  Edinburgh, making friends, personal experience, student experience, student life

Self-care tips for exam season

December 6, 2019February 3, 2020 Jessica Barber

Ah, December, sweet December! A time for winter wonderlands, Christmas celebrations surrounding everywhere you look, cold nights and hot chocolate… and let’s not forget, exams. This time of the year is a mix of stress and excitement, with so much… Read moreSelf-care tips for exam season

Health and Well-being, Student Experience  advice, mental health, student life

Best music for studying

November 26, 2019February 3, 2020 Anna Lisa Wernig
Best music for studying

It’s that time of year again! … where we all put our revision hats on and flock to various study spaces. But how do you fill those awkward (read: studious) silences? What do you listen to to block out other… Read moreBest music for studying

Student Experience, Studying  exams, music, personal experience, PPLS, recommendations, revision, student life, study, study tips

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