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The University of Edinburgh

By ,Written on Feb 27 , 2015

Economics


THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Overall Rating

I feel that there is a huge jump from 2nd year to 3rd year, and it is not a positive change. However, this greatly varies from school to school- the Business School (where I was a student before), for example, is very organized and has a lot of funds. I wish I could say this of my own department.
Student Union

Teviot is amazing as always, but I struggle to see what else the union does.
Clubs and Societies

more than 200 societies to choose from. One needs to keep trying and will succeed in finding a place, as it happened to me.
Accommodation

Uni Facilities

there are old and gloomy buildings from around the 70s (I'd say), but everything is being renovated. The new school of languages is fantastic, as is the extension of the David Hume Tower with underground facilities from last year. They have just refurbished an entire gym too with new, modern facilities. I can see that they are not sitting idle on a pile of money handed in by the students.
Course and Lecturers

unfortunately this varies greatly over departments and study years
City Life

Edinburgh is a beautiful touristic city, full of places to go, but this also means that prices can be high
Job Prospects

You need to watch out for yourself and do a lot of extracurricular stuff to be at the top of the list- but I imagine that this is the norm nowdays due to the demands of potential employers.
Student Support

Having said what you have said would you recommend your uni?

Yes

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