Edinburgh University Online Information Sessions Calendar
Our live, online information sessions are a great way to ask us questions and find out more about studying with us. We are running a range of online events that you can access wherever you are in the world. Our regular ‘Introduction to the University of Edinburgh’ sessions provide an overview of what it’s like to study […]
West College Scotland
West College Scotland is a Further and Higher Education College with campuses and learning centres based in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. They offer a wide range of courses, at different levels and with different types of learning (eg online).
West College Scotland – Free Online Courses
West College Scotland regularly offers free online courses at different points throughout the year. They are not always available but it’s handy to know about them to keep an eye out for when they start up again. These courses range from social care type courses, to business and computing, to healthcare (and more). So they […]
Tips for Planning for Your Future After School
The future you see for yourself when you’re 12 may be radically different to the one you want when you turn 17; this is inevitable. As we grow older and develop we soon learn what subjects and hobbies we enjoy and find the ones we really love, we can then shape our futures accordingly. If […]
Erasmus+
Whether you’re a student, an apprentice, a trainee, or just looking for an opportunity to volunteer or work abroad, you have (hopefully) heard of Erasmus+… Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. It offers opportunities for Scottish & UK participants to study, work, volunteer, teach or train abroad. Check out the […]
My Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant
When you rent accommodation from a landlord, you have a number of rights as a tenant and you will have a contract. You have a number of basic rights when you move into accommodation, regardless of the contract or tenancy agreements you have with your landlord. In the link below you’ll find information on tenancy […]
Explore Your Scottish University Town
Moving away to university? Check out our brief guide to Scotland’s top university cities.
Everything You Need to Know About Loans, Credit and Borrowing
There may be times when you need to borrow money, for example, to support yourself in an emergency or to make a large purchase. There are a few different ways to borrow money, and each of them has positives and negatives associated with them. It’s important to understand the terms of the agreement you are […]
What to do If Your Friend Has a Different Opinion to You
Whether it’s politics, religion, music taste or football, we all have different views, but respecting each others’ opinions is important for maintaining positive friendships. Here’s some tips for how to stay on talking terms with your friends when you have a disagreement about something!
Peaches and Aubergines Website
YouthBorders website, ‘Peaches & Aubergines’, was made by young people, for young people; and looks at the important matters relevant to them around healthy relationships, consent and respect.