It’s that time of year for Master’s students: dissertation time. Although I only finished my last course assignments less than a month ago, I’ve had enough time to realise that working on a dissertation is a different experience than the… Read moreA postgrad’s life during the dissertation stage
I do not want to get too excited, but I feel that Spring is coming. That means we’ll finally abandon our heavy coats and we’ll be able to spend the afternoon reading on the lawn of the Meadows. The days… Read moreMoney-saving tricks for students
In your third year at Edinburgh, you can opt to spend your year abroad! You might find yourself studying while exploring a new culture in New Zealand or working as a teacher in Japan. Thanks to our long history and… Read moreYear Abroad: What do our PPLS students think?
There’s a feeling of endings in the air. Postgrads like myself still have a dissertation-filled summer to go, but the taught part of our programme is drawing to a close. This recently made me think about all the ways in… Read more5 ways in which postgrad learning surprised me
Scottish National Gallery Walking along Princes Street, you’d be hard pressed to miss the Scottish National Gallery. Its impressive buildings sit firmly in the centre of Edinburgh’s literal and cultural heart, nestling in the expanse of Princes Street gardens. According… Read moreA Guide to Edinburgh’s Galleries
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
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
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
