Hello! Here’s a blog post about the compulsory field trips for Environmental Geoscience (EG) undergraduate students 😊 In first year, after two weeks of classes, all earth science undergrads (geology, geology and physical geography, environmental geoscience, etc.) go on a one-day field trip to Pease Bay and Siccar Point (about 1 hour away from Edinburgh).... Continue Reading →
Now that I am nearing the end of my degree at university, I have been reflecting a lot on my time here. This has led to me thinking about everything that I have been able to achieve and learn by studying Geology and Physical Geography (GPG) at Edinburgh University and why it is such a... Continue Reading →
There are many aspects of my experience as a student living in Edinburgh that I could write about. Here are my thoughts about Edinburgh itself, a beautiful city with crazy weather! Edinburgh is a very touristy city, and for good reason! I love being able to walk out of my flat and blend in with... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! As promised by some of my posts on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, here is an article about my summer course at UNIS (University Centre in Svalbard), in Longyearbyen (78°N!). It was called “Shipping in the Arctic”, and lasted from the end of July to mid-August (2 weeks). You have to know that Longyearbyen does not experience... Continue Reading →
As summer approaches and holiday plans to far-flung destinations populate the screens of starry-eyed students on every floor of the library, I have been reflecting on my last four years living in Edinburgh. When I first came to visit the School of Geosciences, blue skies smiled down on the cobbled mish-mash rooftops of Auld Reekie... Continue Reading →
It’s true that most of your postgraduate university life will be spent in lectures, reading or studying. However, it is important not to forget that there are so many other amazing things going on in the outside world, that do actually compliment your education. Many people will choose to join societies or athletic clubs,... Continue Reading →
