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Become a Digital Creator

Get e-vouchers and digital comms experience!

Wild swimming spots around The Borders

Fancy doing something a little different?

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Make the most of our careers services

Looking for a job whilst studying?

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A day in the life of a master's student

Video blog straight from a Digital Creator!

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Cleaning tips – room inspection edition

Having a tidy space boosts our productivity and mood too

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Room and kitchen Inspection

What to Expect

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Watt Welcome Fair recap

Join the club

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Plant-based recipes for beginners

Kickstart the new year with these vegan recipes

Global Student Week

A guide to Edinburgh's diverse supermarkets

Supermarkets offering an array of international flavours

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From home to halls

An international student's journey to Heriot Watt

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8 things to love about Scotland

Here's our pick of the bunch

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Move to uni with me

From France to Edinburgh ✈️

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Walking routes of Edinburgh campus

Life can get so busy, especially university life!

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Edinburgh bucket list

The city is so beautiful with so many things to do and see

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Go Global Accommodation Options

There are a few accommodation options available

Bike Routes around the Scottish Borders Campus

Want to get out and fancy a bike ride?

Travel to Edinburgh with me

The best ways to get into the centre

Top things to do when you arrive in the UK

For International Students

How to find part-time jobs as a student

A comprehensive guide

How to deal with culture shock as an international

starting a new life can be exciting and overwhelming

Things to do in Galashiels

Lost on what sort of activities there are to do in the area?

Food & shopping in Galashiels

Hungry for some delicious food and bargains?

My favourite spots to de-stress on campus

Some of my top spots to check out on our campus