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Finding private accommodation in Edinburgh: All I wish I had known!
Posted on 26 July 202327 July 2023

Postgraduate Sofia from Greece shares her top tips of renting private accommodation as an International student in Edinburgh.

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Weighing up the benefits: full-time job or full-time study?
Posted on 18 December 201918 December 2019

Okay, so for my first blog I thought I should start by sharing my experience about the struggle of deciding whether to go back to study or “play it safe” and keep on working. Ultimately, …

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Looking for part-time work in Edinburgh? Check out my how to guide!
Posted on 17 December 201917 December 2019

Let’s face it. Students receive so many discounts, are exempt from council tax, and we even pay less in public transport. There is a reason for that! Whether you are doing an Undergraduate or a …

badaguish sunrise
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Wanderlust (part 2!)
Posted on 24 October 201916 December 2019

Perhaps you remember one of my last blogs, Wanderlust? If not, take a read before continuing!

The Fringe
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The Fringe: is it just a hairstyle or the best time you will have in Edinburgh?
Posted on 4 September 20194 September 2019

Perhaps you have heard of the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Sofia from Greece tells us her opinion of the world’s largest arts festival.

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A student guide to Scotland’s health care system
Posted on 29 August 201929 August 2019

All you need to know about Scotland’s health care system as an International student.

Class of 2019
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From Sri Lanka to Edinburgh: One year on
Posted on 8 August 20198 August 2019
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Fife: A kingdom of adventure
Posted on 23 July 201923 July 2019

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Enmanuel shares his Scottish adventures to Fife.

Stirling
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The best day trips from Edinburgh you won’t want to miss
Posted on 1 July 20192 July 2019

Edinburgh is a wonderful city and offers everything you could wish for; a beautiful old town, a vibrant student life with many pubs and bars, green spaces to relax, sandy beaches to take walks and …

London eye
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Doing London the right way
Posted on 26 June 2019

Hop on a train from Edinburgh to London and join international student ambassador Lauren at the London Book Fair.

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