Attempting to Maintain a Social Life Without Social Media at The University of Edinburgh This is the story of a girl who found out that her situationship had a new girlfriend through Instagram after he ghosted her (again) and promptly deactivated her account in a futile effort to feel some sort of agency by choosing […]
Are you new to Edinburgh? Do you have friends or family visiting? Do you just want some ideas for how to spend your weekend as a student? Look no further for the perfect itinerary for your ideal weekend exploring this magnificent city. I suggest walking everywhere – the city is small with many key sights […]
“Are you trying to torture yourself?” When I first brought up this idea to my fellow club-goers, I was met with shock, disgust and most of all the common idea that it simply couldn’t be done. But as the stubborn person I am, I decided to give it a go.The night in question was one […]
According to the National Union of Students, 21 percent of uni students don’t drink. I include this fact because I assume that many readers, just like me, will be shocked by this statistic. Prior to my arrival in Edinburgh, I had an expectation that uni life would be an endless stream of drinking to oblivion. […]
University. One of those words that brings up a plethora of stereotypical images. We all have an idea of what our university experience should look like – coffee dates with friends, studying in the library, heading out for a drink at a bar and clubbing into the early hours. But does every student’s life really […]
Cw: Sexual assault, Sexual violence Nightclubs have reopened this week (24th Jan) in Scotland under the most recent relaxation of Scotland’s COVID restrictions. The issue of safety is once again brought to the forefront of many women’s’ lives. Nightclubs all seem to be saying that they are making a concerted effort to keep women safe. […]
Despite England rejecting the idea, from the 18th of October, nightclubs in Scotland have required proof of vaccination, or a ‘vaccine passport’, for entry. This has presented many benefits for students, making sure we all feel safer on nights out. As freshers flu has made its way across the student body, it is a relief […]
The start of a new academic year has seen thousands of students descending on Edinburgh’s clubs for the first time in over twelve months. Despite relief at the restoration of what to many students is a central aspect of uni life, for many the experience of clubbing again has brought with it an unwelcome reminder […]