My semester at the University of Edinburgh has successfully combined academic rigor with social flexibility and plenty of travel opportunities. The university prides itself in its high classroom standards, and my peers are extremely bright. However, I… More
To the people I love: I started writing this blog post about three weeks ago, and it was originally all about food. I wanted to tell people all about the amazing restaurants I have visited while traveling abroad and the delicious dishes I have eaten… More
“Tell me a time when…,” the interviewer prompts me through the pixelated screen. I adjust the small desk lamp and shift forward in my seat, making sure to block the chipped paint on the wall behind me. I pop in my headphones so that she cannot hear partygoers… More
If you were to ask my family and friends to describe me in one word, “easy-going” would not make the short list. Efficient? Yes. Sincere? I hope! But I have never been one to embrace complete spontaneity. However, being abroad has pushed me to cope with… More
From museums to markets, castles and cafes, Edinburgh boasts a variety of cosmopolitan attractions for recent transplants and city residents alike. It also serves as a major transportation hub, providing easy access to other landmarks across the country… More