how i got my master's in scotland | university of glasgow faqs (visa, accommodation, making friends)

[@sanskarchoudhari2700]

Wow! Thanks so much for this one. Please make more on Scotland Universities this will be a major video for international students Cheers!

[@jodiehowson-watt524]

This video was SO helpful and I am so excited to move in August! But I am living for you outfit and need to know where it's from. Love your content and rollerskating videos!

[@meredithellington934]

I'm so glad it was helpful!! The outfit is from ASOS from a brand called heartbreak I think? And thank you it's become my lockdown obsession 😂

[@TrollingHistory]

Her mams old sofa.

[@audreygraves4464]

omg Meredith -I was at the UofG at the same time as you! I studied abroad there spring 2020 (until covid sent me home). Thank you so much for making these videos! I'm literally crying right now because living in Glasgow was the highlight of my life and I can't wait to return. You're living my dreams omg. Love you and your channel girly

[@meredithellington934]

Oh my god what a coincidence!! I hope you get to come back and visit :)

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

extremely good upload Meredith Ellington. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Maintain up the excellent work.

[@w7jk923]

Two years and I will come there😭😭❤ Thank you very much ❤❤

[@cassandrawarren6473]

I've been waiting for this one, Turn it up!!💙💙

[@hanahdelaurell7047]

So excited to get to Scotland this upcoming autumn for my master’s!

[@ktsaintheart]

I just found this and thank you SO so much for all of this info! I just got into a masters program at uog and I feel like i'm going into this a little blind, so this was so calming (that someone also went through this!) and i really appreciate it.

[@Kim-ls6qt]

So helpful! Thank you so much for making this.

[@nicolehernandez1461]

Omg you’re a lifesaver ❤️😭

[@madicoleman5157]

Thanks soooooo much for this video! I’m moving to Glasgow for my postgrad in like a month, and I’ve been so stressed about this kind of stuff😂

[@meredithellington934]

Omg I'm so glad you found it helpful!! Feel free to message me on insta if you're worried or have any random questions! And good luck!

[@syedamishalmashadi1378]

Hello, I would be joining university of glasgow this September IA. Can someone please tell me about Glasgow’s university Accomodation. Like i did send the application but I haven’t heard back from them.

[@cherrysnap134]

So cute I love it! Thanks for the helpful advice.

[@ferdaoussbella1410]

I love this video so mush and I absolutely adore your outfit it is amazing just like you

[@roisinirvine4488]

LOVE IT !! Thank you!!

[@frankiedeans7637]

You are credit to your home country....and your New country..Scotland is lucky to have you....Good luck to you love from a Edinburgh couple..

[@Toneh]

Protip: You can change your pin number at an ATM, as long as the ATM is run by your bank. ^^

[@meredithellington934]

it's far too late for me

[@Toneh]

@@meredithellington934 I say that but I have never changed mine either, it's ingrained in my memory. 😎

[@happyviruseu]

Hey! Great video! I'm not an International student but I came across your video when searching for info about the MSc in Software Development. I was wondering about your opinion on the course itself? Would you recommend it and do you think it prepares you for a career in technology? Thanks!!

[@meredithellington934]

It wasn't perfect but I have no regrets choosing to do it! The class size was large and the programme itself felt disorganised at times however I do think it definitely prepared me for a career in technology (as I currently have one now!) hope that helps

[@laneybugsss]

Hi girl! I’m about to finish my SWE undergrad and would love to get my masters in Scotland. Would love to hear about your journey of finding a job while/after doing your masters there! Thanks 😇

[@untitled1464]

Ty for making this vid! I am seriously considering glasow (i am from southern california) for music post grad and have heard that apparently glasgow is a great city for musicians. This may sound random but i was wondering what the pollution situation is in glasgow? I’ve been following glasgow reddit and im absolutely horrified to see how people apparently just throw trash everywhere? I don’t mean this in a rude way! I just want as much information bc truthfully studying for a master’s in uofg is crazyyy expensive, so im trying to get as much info as possible. I feel like there’s loads of americans in glasgow and the general attitude towards americans there isn’t that great? Again thank you for making this video, i hope u are taking care of yourself during this strange time.

[@duncancallum]

The Scots are a very friendly lot to visitors.

[@meredithellington934]

I honestly have never noticed the trash situation 😂I feel like it's probably the same as any other big city and when I'm walking around I never feel like I'm too far away from a bin. Tbf during lockdown the bins in and around the parks have been filling up a lot quicker than usual so they tend to overflow but I think that's just because these areas are much higher trafficked right now since there's literally nothing else to do. It's not usually like that. I haven't really met a TON of other Americans in Glasgow except for other students. It's a much less "touristy" city than Edinburgh so you see fewer of us. And I've never experienced any negative reactions to my being an American either haha. Not to say I haven't been roasted a few times but thats just a key facet of Scottish humor 😂

[@mansichoudhary7373]

Very helpful make more content please

[@tacobella6474]

If you don’t mind me asking, how did you pay for the accommodation and other tuition fees? I will be attending the University of Edinburgh in September as a postgrad student and the only way I can pay for it is through student loans. Is there any vendor specifically you used? Sorry if that’s a personal question, I love your videos! They definitely inspired me to apply to international graduate schools in the first place!

[@meredithellington934]

I also used student loans! I went through the US government/FAFSA. It was a bit overwhelming so I just went with whatever they recommended!

[@unkownloser9406]

if you dont mind me asking, what student accomodation company did you use? im a uk student hoping to study undergrad, but i just dont wanna get scammed by private accomodation. any help is great thank you❤️

[@meredithellington934]

I stayed at the ballet school through hello student!

[@nicolecohen864]

Love your videos! I was wondering though, and I hope this question isn't too personal, but how did you afford living accommodations? Did you have a part-time job during the school year, save up a lot of money, or? I am hoping to one day go through this same process and everything is just so expensive so I was hoping to get an idea of what's ahead of me lol! Also, does the conversion course provide all the necessary knowledge for software development? does it affect employability and did it feel truly built for people who have no computer science background? Sorry for all the questions, you're just the best person to ask!! Cheers from Seattle!!

[@meredithellington934]

Student loans! You can still get them from the US government even if you're studying in a different country (yay?). And while the course wasn't perfect it did give me a sufficient foundation to start my job. I had accepted an offer before the end of the first term. And it's DEFINITELY built for people with no background (though I would recommend doing a couple Java codecademy courses beforehand. You'll just feel altogether less stressed) Hope that helped! 😁

[@nicolecohen864]

Thank you so much!! Also, now that you've been working as a software developer for a while now, do you still love it? does the job bring a good work-life balance? I just know some software developers in the states, and especially in Seattle with all the tech companies, and their work-life balance isn't fabulous so I was wondering how it is in Scotland!!

[@anikabushraahmed6900]

Hii, this video was incredibly helpful as I’m planning to join this September!! However, I was confused about one thing - Should I start looking for accommodation right after I accept my offer? And so, when do I apply for the visa if my accommodation isn’t confirmed yet?

[@meredithellington934]

Ooh good questions! It depends on the kind of accommodation you're looking for! If it's university or private student accommodation, then start looking immediately because they can fill up fast (especially the second option). If you want to go the landlord route, I would suggest doing that a bit closer to when you leave. Some people even suggest waiting until you get to Glasgow and stay in an Airbnb until you can find a place so that you can tour places in person (though this option sounds terrifying to me hahaha). Also, you can still apply for your visa even if you don't have accommodation yet! It's definitely better to get that done as soon as possible :)

[@anikabushraahmed6900]

@@meredithellington934 aah thank you so much Meredith!! I have 2-3 weeks till my offer expires so I'm just super nervous. If nothing else comes within these weeks then I'm gonna firm Glasgow! Thank you so much lovely xx

[@meredithellington934]

@@anikabushraahmed6900 So exciting!! Best of luck!!

[@rutholson49]

Do you have any recommendations for airlines for flying US to Glasgow? Or any airlines you avoid? Thanks, I love the video!

[@meredithellington934]

Hi Ruth! I like flying Delta because they have a luggage tracker in their app. I've also had good experiences with American Airlines. I do not recommend Norwegian if you have more than a carry-on (They temporarily lost my luggage when I moved to glasgow, and they also don't do first bag free. Their tickets may be cheap but learn from my mistakes.) Side not: I don't often fly into Glasgow because its a smaller airport so there are fewer flight options. I've had the best luck with flying into Edinburgh and taking a bus directly from the airport to Glasgow city centre.

[@k.o6715]

Is it difficult uni?

[@phyllisglover6713]

omg Meredith, I am doing the same programme now. But we just have online courses. hhhh

[@meredithellington934]

Ah that's amazing! But ugh that sucks about it being online. Hope its going well though 😁

[@phyllisglover6713]

@@meredithellington934 Yep! Everything it’s wonderful. But Simon leaves now and we have a new dean😭

[@TrollingHistory]

English people pay higher taxes higher tuition fees. Just so Scots don't have to. It's free. Unless you do actually pay.