Author
Lena Gryaznova
Location
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Student Bloggers
Go Forth, My Brave Heart
My mother and brother came to visit this week, so I have been doing plenty of touristy things. Our first stop was Edinburgh Castle, where we got to learn a bunch about the history of the Castle and Edinburgh, and how poor Scotland and Edinburgh Castle… More
A Letter to America
So I survived the first week of classes. I am starting to get the hang of things and soon essays will need to be planned and written so I am taking this time to enjoy the calm before the storm. A few days ago, a few friends and I decided to watch “Sunshine… More
Tea, Hiking, and Classes
So the past few days have continued to be exploration days. A number of the societies put on taster sessions which were great fun to attend. Highlights included a few dance classes and a tea tasting by the SocieTEA. In-between tea tasting and dancing… More
Societies, Societies Everywhere!
Today was a jam packed day of activities. After a morning of reading in the sunshine on campus and enjoying a very-reasonably priced latte, I decided to check out the societies fair. For those unaware, the Societies Fair is a chance for all the different… More
Freshers' Week
The past few days included going to Calton Hill, the National Monument, the City Observatory, the Nelson Monument, Dugald Steward Monument, and fun in a telephone booth. I also settled in to my flat, what will be home for the next few months, met my… More