Fresh Student Living
Fresh Student Living creates thriving student communities where making new friends has never been easier. Their award-winning student accommodation delivers the freedom of a house share but with high quality finishes, comfy furniture and all-inclusive rent. If you need extra support, they have Accommodation Teams on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly and keep […]
Edinburgh University Exchange Programme
An exchange is normally undertaken in the third year of study as part of your chosen degree programme. Usually, you apply during your second year, study abroad during your third year and return to Edinburgh for your fourth year. The Edinburgh University website gives lots of information about exchange opportunities.
Volunteering Abroad
If you want to try something different, or find something that feels worthwhile, you could try volunteering abroad. There are lots of organisations who can provide this kind of experience.
Best Gap Year
Best Gap Year has put together a huge range of gap year courses, paid working holidays, volunteer placements and travel adventures in breathtaking destinations around the world. Whether you are filling a few weeks of your summer break or planning a year long break to travel the world, we have gap year inspiration for every […]
Gap Year Ideas
If you’ve decided to take a gap year from your studies, but aren’t sure what to do, here’s some ideas for you!
Free Distance Learning with Edinburgh University
The University of Edinburgh offers a range of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). MOOCs are freely accessible and open-licensed short courses, delivered to large cohorts of learners fully online. To date, more than 2 million people have signed up to Edinburgh courses across a broad range of subject areas. There is a ‘certificate of completion’ […]
Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity offered by most universities. It can really open your mind to new ways of thinking and provide amazing experiences. There is a lot to consider; however, and this UCAS article outlines the pros and cons of studying abroad. Contact your university’s student union for more information about what opportunities […]
University Open Days 2020
Deciding what you want to do when you leave school is difficult but going to university open days gives you a glimpse of what each university is like before you sign up for a long course. This website has a calendar of all upcoming university open days in Scotland. You may have to register your […]
Meeting New People
It can be daunting to meet new people, especially in a new environment such as college or university. Save the Student is a website which offers advice on student life, and this article gives tips for meeting new people who are in the same position as you.
Academy of Music and Sound
Our students are at the heart of the Academy of Music and Sound, supported by our team of dedicated tutors. We offer specialist music performances and production education, preparing you for a career in the modern music industry with recognised music qualifications.