Ewa is from Poland and since starting her degree in Chemical Engineering, she has joined many different student societies, from EngPALS to Winds of Change to the Salsa Society. Read on to find out more about her experience.

Freya is from Scotland and besides joining one of the University orchestras, tells us why she chose her programme at Edinburgh and how this is equipping her for future career. 

Ben from Leipzig (Germany) shares his experience of living and studying in Edinburgh as Mechanical Engineering student. Read about what he enjoys most about his degree and how this is equipping him for his future career. Outside of classes, Ben enjoys playing volleyball and fixing and riding his bike. 

From captaining the hockey team and playing cricket to producing a CAD model of a gearbox, Lavinia has enjoyed taking advantage of everything the university has to offer. In her spare time she loves exploring Scotland and hiking up the Munros. 

Molly, from London, tells us how she found moving to a new city and making friends. Outside of her studies, she enjoys crochet, art, electronic and metal music, spending time with friends and exploring Edinburgh. 

With a big interest in fluid dynamics, computational modelling and marine systems and originally from Wales, Will tells us all about his experience of studying Mechanical Engineering and gives some helpful advice to students thinking of following in his footsteps. 

It was the beautiful city of Edinburgh that attracted Katherine to studying Civil Engineering here. A keen foodie, she enjoys sampling the vast range of restaurants and cafés near the University campus and spends her weekends and holidays exploring Scotland with her friends.

What attracted you to the University of Edinburgh and this programme, in particular?

The Civil Engineering programme integrates numerous elements of sustainability and the environment into the degree. Also, the picturesque landscapes of Edinburgh reminded me of Hogwarts!

What do you wish you'd worried about less about coming to university?

I wish I’d worried less about making new friends here because the community in Edinburgh is friendly and easy-going. 

Molly, from London, tells us how she found moving to a new city and making friends. Outside of her studies, she enjoys crochet, art, electronic and metal music, spending time with friends and exploring Edinburgh.