This week, I tried the infamous vegan Mexican restaurant Loca Rita. It is situated in the campus area, along the Old Hawkhill road. Right next to our famous landmark – the pyramid sculpture. The interior of the restaurant is small and cosy with a bright sign saying, ‘Don’t you know I’m Loco’. They have a […]
As exam season looms for many A-level and Scottish Higher students, the question that arises is ‘what’s next?’. I remember that feeling of the unknown, the stress and anxiety about where I was going to university, let alone what that meant. I never imagined starting university in the middle of a pandemic. It was very […]
Usually, job applications are short. Usually they are quick. Usually you send a CV and either get an interview within two weeks or not. Not grad jobs. If you have ever applied to one you will understand what I mean. You oftem start with a basic application, either providing a CV and cover letter or […]
I wish all the women a very happy International Women’s Day! This year, I would like to talk about an interesting set of stories that discuss the mythical endeavors of women in the field of medicine. But before I head to the myths/tales, the goal of this blog is to highlight the struggle of finding […]
On January 31st, a new bus scheme began for Scottish citizens under the age of 22. The free bus scheme comes through the National Entitlement Card (NEC) which you can apply for here. What is it? A NEC card is a few things! It is a valid form of identification in the UK, it is […]
There’s a lot of guides out there about personal statement writing and what you should and should not include, but I thought it might be good to share my experience about the writing of a personal statement. Maybe you’ll learn something new today, or nothing at all, that’s fine too. The most important thing is […]
Among the perks that come with being a life science student, there are some skills that can be difficult to acquire. One of these is the ability to read and fully understand a scientific paper. And hence, in this blog, I would like to share some interesting tips that I use/ came across for developing […]