Studying at the University of Edinburgh // Accommodation, Campus, Nightlife…

[@sourpatchsoph]

I'm thinking of applying to do my masters here and the information on the city and nightlife was so helpful, thank you!

[@rosetigress]

The city is wonderful, and I can't wait to study there. Good luck, Sophia. :)

[@broskevvv1442]

So nice of you to share those things! They are so helpful. So lovely you and the city

[@damilola]

you're so so pretty omg

[@thatssopeek]

ohh thank you 🥺 you absolute babe, you've fully made my day xo

[@faithlesshound5621]

The Scottish universities were all residential in the middle ages, but from the 18th century onwards the classic Scottish student experience was to be the sole student living and studying alone in a room in a house or flat owned by a landlady. Nineteenth century parliamentarians pushed to make these universities more like Oxford and Cambridge with student hostels, communal dining and tutorials, but unless things have changed recently, most students in modern times have been in private rented accommodation. It used to be common to live in a Hall (= hostel) in 1st year and then move out to a flat shared with other students. The cheapest option remains to live with your parents. The most expensive is for your parents to buy a flat, for you to live in and usually to rent out the other rooms to friends. The housing market has changed over the decades so there may not be so many widows and older couples renting out rooms and offering breakfast and dinner (or no meals at all) in their own house and they tend now to rent out the whole flat. Landlords used to claim that every room was a "double bedroom," install two narrow beds and rent each to two students, but the market has met the demand for autonomy and privacy by ending shared bedrooms and switching to self-catering. The other change is that now that adulthood starts at 18, not 21, Wardens of hostels do not supervise to the extent that they had to when they had parental authority over their residents. Thanks to Mrs Thatcher and the axe she took to the railway network, it is no longer feasible to send your luggage from door to door, and back again at the end of term, by rail in a cabin trunk carried by two strong men. Chiz chiz!

[@Sophie-ci5mn]

Please do a video on studying languages at Edinburgh, I am planning on studying Spanish and German and would like to know how it is ! Thank you

[@thatssopeek]

for sure ✨ let me know if there's anything super specific you'd like to hear about xo

[@Sophie-ci5mn]

That's so PEEK thanks so much, I would quite like to know about the split between speaking the languages and learning the culture, also how literature based it is and finally what the teaching was like! Thanks again 😊

[@nathan-iz2bq]

@@Sophie-ci5mn good luck getting a job with languages

[@abbsy1183]

I would like to study French or French and Spanish so pls make a video on your experience with languages!!

[@lenajasmin]

Hi Sophie, I‘m from Germany, so if you have any questions on culture/language etc. or just want to chat just hit me up (@Lenajasmiin on Instagram) :)

[@KajsaLottax]

You make me miss uni and miss Edinburgh! You boss lady. 🙌

[@yashubasava716]

Hey! Is there B.Arch in University of Edinburgh. And could you tell me about the fee per year room fee tution fee.

[@dori32]

I love your energy🤣 SO HELPFUL THANKS

[@fleurscemama7370]

How student in accomodation where alcohol is not allowed do to do pres or just to keep bottles ect ?

[@thatssopeek]

I feel like most (if not all) accom in Edinburgh allows alcohol, but if you're in alcohol-free spaces / halls, there will be tons of bars etc. elsewhere! Hope that helps 👼🏼

[@leahdarbyson1251]

im a bit late so you might not see this, but can you join a society even if youre only studying there for one semester?

[@thatssopeek]

100%! :)

[@zipzopzoobitybop11]

Fire

[@Nirsterkur]

Hello dear, can a single student survive with a £15,600 p.a. stipend?

[@thatssopeek]

Absolutely - as long as that doesn't also include paying for your tuition fees! ✨

[@Nirsterkur]

@@thatssopeek Thank you so much!

[@laramariakuppel]

is the weather really bad and cold all year?

[@thatssopeek]

Def not alll year - I got sunburnt there in September 🙆🏼‍♀ but in winter it gets v cold/rainy + dark. I had friends that would get S.A.D lamps etc..

[@nahianbanerjee9031]

do they teach the courses in English?????

[@thatssopeek]

mostly, but if you take a language, aspects will be in that language in 2nd + 4th year ✨

[@faithlesshound5621]

All the Scottish universities used to teach and hold exams in Latin, but they gradually switched to English over the course of the 18th century. However, if you study a modern language and were required to have passed school exams in it, the lectures will be in that language. Your diploma will still be in Latin, so you may need to purchase a certified translation if you are taking it abroad.

[@bubbletea4330]

what kind of job opportunities come from a french degree other than like the basic teaching and translation stuff:)

[@thatssopeek]

languages are helpful for soooo many jobs, particularly anything that's client/public-facing. In my experience, PR/Sales/Marketing/Civil Service etc. etc. all value languages students. I would really recommend doing work experience during your year abroad though as opposed to studying - it will make your CV more competitive 👼

[@thatshawkid9782]

Because it’s not a campus uni and all spread around did you feel it was difficult to meet people or did it feel like a community still?? xx

[@thatssopeek]

Definitely still felt the community vibe, the main uni square (George Square) feels like a campus - I would def recommend choosing to live in halls if you want to meet lots of people though xo

[@mx235x7]

How do yall understand your timetable

[@thatssopeek]

it honestly took me a min to get used to it, but all you need to know is that the blue highlighted bit is the building and the number/letter combo to the right is the lecture hall / room ✨ just make sure to check on myEd weekly for timetable updates x

[@darkempire6050]

If you study and get a degree in edinburgh, can that degree be valid in the u.s?

[@thatssopeek]

absolutely - the grading system is totally different in the uk, but definitely still valid in the us :)

[@sophieworthington3285]

If you do a year abroad, do you need to pay tuition fees to Edinburgh or the uni you go to?

[@thatssopeek]

Don't quote me on this haha, but I believe Edinburgh deals w it all for you xo

[@fredriknorberg9991]

Is joining a society free?

[@thatssopeek]

It depends, it's always free to sign-up, but some societies require a £5-£10 joining fee at your 1st meeting/session, others i.e. sports societies are a bit more £££. Hope that helps ✨

[@leahmalbrook8076]

the meecrowave part made me cackle

[@egypedia_]

Great video ❤️

[@danieleromonsele]

Don't say it...don't...say...it...EdinBRUHHHHHHHH

[@faithlesshound5621]

The natives may say "Embro." Before Princess Anne, the Chancellor of the University was "The Chooky Embro."

[@VladIDrago]

You are so Sweet and Smart, amazing funny vid ];-D (with G information). Regards from Poland. PS I want nostrification my diploma for Master of Since.

[@leahmalbrook8076]

the meecrowave part made me cackle

[@thatssopeek]

hahaha a lil bit of Nigella xo