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Your guided tour to the best eating and drinking in Edinburgh
Posted on 9 May 20199 May 2019

If you are as fascinated by good food as our international student ambassador Sofia, then this is definitely the best blog for you. Check out her food and drink favourites across Edinburgh. Sofia’s top hangout …

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Quidditch: I’m flying without wings
Posted on 25 April 20199 May 2019

South African International Student Ambassador Kat talks about the new millennium sport of Scotland – Quidditch. Some sports become so culturally quintessential to a nation that they are inseparable from their country of origin. Is …

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10 reasons to celebrate our 10 year anniversary in India
Posted on 17 April 201910 June 2019

Take a journey with us to see the impact our India Office has had on life at Edinburgh Napier University over the last 10 years. It’s difficult to believe that 10 years ago we were …

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From scuba diving in a car park to scuba diving in the sea
Posted on 16 April 20199 May 2019

Dive into this blog to enter a whole new world and learn all about Claire’s experience of scuba diving. First taste of diving My first experience of scuba diving was when I was 17. It …

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Wanderlust: ‘A strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world.’ (This is me)
Posted on 9 April 201920 February 2020

Take a three day road trip around Scotland with International Student Ambassador Sofia. My perfect 3-day trip started in Edinburgh and led to exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and its surroundings. If …

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Hidden things to do in Edinburgh
Posted on 20 March 20199 May 2019

Ever thought you had ticked everything off your Edinburgh to-do list? Lauren may just have a few more for you to add to the never ending list of things to do. Edinburgh has so much …

Glenfinnan viaduct
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Edinburgh: The birthplace of Harry Potter
Posted on 20 March 20199 May 2019

Broomsticks, magic wands and flying cars? You may not find them here in Edinburgh but it is still known as the birthplace of Harry Potter, and Kat explains exactly why that is. Our own Disneyland …

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The top 10 free activities for students on a budget in Edinburgh
Posted on 5 March 201916 April 2019

Lauren from Canada reveals her top 10 best free activities for students on a budget in Edinburgh Being a student can be expensive, especially if you’re studying abroad. Rent and international student fees add up …

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My unforgettable weekend in Cannes
Posted on 5 February 201916 April 2019

Corrine from the USA reflects on her dream visit to Cannes at the exclusive Film Festival. Living the dream…literally Growing up as an aspiring film director, I’ve always wanted to walk the red carpet at …

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Packing for the UK: Things I wish I’d brought from home
Posted on 5 February 20197 February 2019

Kat uncovers all the things she wishes she had brought with her to Edinburgh before the big move from South Africa. 1.    My favourite cold and flu remedies Every year like clockwork, twice a year, …

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