A few days ago, I returned from a trip to Iceland, and as the airport bus drove back to the city centre, I realized how much Edinburgh felt like home. I had just spent four days in Reykjavik, where I…
Studying in Edinburgh: A Compare and Contrast
So far on this blog, I have written about many different aspects of going on exchange, but I have not yet specifically written about what it’s like to study here at the University of Edinburgh. When you go on exchange,…
When British Summer Time Ends
One thing you may not know about Edinburgh is just how far north it is, sitting almost 56 degrees above the equator. As a comparison, Toronto’s latitude is only 43 degrees North, which means Edinburgh is located closer to the…
Traveling on Exchange: Making the Most of Living in Scotland
When I was younger I spent hours on google maps looking up different places and trying to convince my parents to one day take me there. I actually succeeded to convince my parents a few times, and since then my…
Exploring Edinburgh
Now that I officially have been in Edinburgh for a month, I have gathered many thoughts about living here that I would like to share. Already, I feel quite at home here. It is very fulfilling to have made it…
Exchange: A Reset of Sorts
Hello reader, my name is Greg, and I will be bringing you along on my journey to study in Edinburgh this fall semester. I have been here a few weeks, and there is already so much to tell you, but…