There are so many great ways to have a fun and stress-free day in the comfort of your own flat. Perhaps Edinburgh’s gloomy weather is keeping you indoors or maybe you are spending time inside because a certain virus is… Read moreHow to spend a rainy day at home…
Picture this: You’ve been in Edinburgh for a couple of weeks now, and suddenly one of your old friends from not-Uni decides to brave the journey up north and comes to visit. If you are anything like me and rarely… Read moreWhen worlds collide: 5 things you could do when your friends from home come to visit
As a postgrad student, I know what I should be planning right now is my dissertation. But life is nothing without fun, so what keeps me motivated over these last few days of completing assignments is checking out what’s worth… Read morePlans for a summer in Edinburgh
Picture: Inspirational prop used in the Creative Writing Society. I believe we were trying to tie it to a murder mystery plot. If that’s not your thing, here are a few more reasons to join one of the numerous university… Read more8 reasons to join societies
Going for a beer dominates a classic evening out when you live in the UK. But Edinburgh is a beautiful city that boasts a variety of fun things to do. Here are a few suggestions for when you feel like… Read moreMore than just pubs
The main campus is located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, a place with an old and magical atmosphere that inspired J.K. Rowling all through the writing of the first Harry Potter book. So if you are like me and… Read moreHarry Potter Tour in Edinburgh
Scotland is the ideal country if you like hiking or any kind of outdoor activity. I’ve always wanted to see more of the local countryside so a few weekends ago I hiked Ben Nevis, the highest summit in Great Britain, with… Read moreHiking your way through your postgrad studies
Wondering what the typical week in the life of a Cognitive Science student is like at the University of Edinburgh? In this post, I set out my day to day during term time to give you an insight into my student… Read moreA week in the life of a cognitive science student
One of my favourite places in Edinburgh is the Castle Terrace Farmer’s Market. It’s a really cute little market held every Saturday from 9-2 (if that’s a bit early for you on a Saturday, there’s also a Sunday market in… Read moreLazy Saturdays at the Castle Terrace Farmer’s Market
