Balancing student life and studying as an Exchange Student

It’s now March, I’m well into my second semester as a visiting student in Edinburgh and I’m still unsure about how I should handle my workload while still seizing every opportunity to enjoy my time in Scotland. I think the amount of time allocated to studying is probably a very personal decision, that every exchange…

Living in the city

Before arriving in Edinburgh I had some preconceived notions about what the city was like. Specifically, its size. Edinburgh is way larger than I thought it would be, with tons of stuff to do!

A Bumpy (and Amazing) Road to Edinburgh

There are so many fun events I cannot wait to share with you, but a story would not be complete without its beginning, so let’s go to chapter one.

Edinburgh: a city for student discounts !

I’ve been living in Edinburgh for nearly two months now and I still feel as amazed by the city as I was in week 1. There are simply so many things to do, to see and to taste here that it felt very overwhelming at first because I had no idea how to experience everything,…

I’m On Exchange in Scotland: Part I

“Patience, Highlander. You have done well. But it will take time. There are generations being born and dying. You’re at one with all living things. Each man’s thoughts and dreams are yours to know. You have power beyond imagination. Use it well my friend. Don’t lose your head.” (Highlander, 1986) I knew nothing about Scotland,…

Blog 2: Day Trip to Glasgow!

Two weekends ago I went on a trip to Glasgow and I haven’t had time to show you this beautiful city until now! It was during my friend’s visit that we decided to make a short day trip to Glasgow, which, for the ones that don´t know the city, is about an hour away from Edinburgh….

First feedback after a month at UoE

I have been attending courses at the University of Edinburgh for a month and I can definitely say I’m not disappointed! We have been warmly welcome during the welcome week at the beginning of September and now I’m really satisfied with my courses which I find of great quality. I panicked at first when I…

How to get ready for a year abroad in less than 10 days and other thoughts.

Hi everyone, and welcome! I’m so glad to be blogging this year! My name is Inès and I’m a nineteen-year-old French student. My home institution is the university of Grenoble Alpes where I’ve been studying English language and literature for two years. I’ll be in Edinburgh from September to May thanks to the exciting yet intimidating…

Do They Have Maple Syrup In Scotland?

Hello! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either a family member or a friend and you’re already well-acquainted with my weirdness, but in case you’re a stranger who somehow stumbled upon this blog, I’ll introduce myself before getting into the nitty gritty details of the blood, sweat and tears I have endured in the first…

Housing FAQs

Just a warning before you dive headfirst into this post only to find it lacking in the entertainment department: this will be a Useful Post more than a Fun Post. If you are looking into studying here though, then hopefully it will come in handy. When first filling out my plethora of application forms to…