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Finding private accommodation in Edinburgh: All I wish I had known!
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?
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!
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 …
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From Sri Lanka to Edinburgh: One year on
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Water, water, everywhere!
MSc Environmental Sustainability student Kat takes us along on her field trip for her Sustainable Water Management module.
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Wanderlust: ‘A strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world.’ (This is me)
Take a three day road trip around Scotland with International Student Ambassador Sofia.
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Hidden things to do in Edinburgh
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.
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Edinburgh: The birthplace of Harry Potter
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.
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A Fringe Festival to remember
Corrine shares with us her first experience of the much anticipated Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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It’s all Gaelic to me: A foreigner’s guide to understanding Scottish slang
Struggling to understand the sophisticated Scottish slang? Kat from South Africa discloses her helpful hints on how to understand and fit into Scotland.