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  • Northern Irish in Dundee!

    Hi everyone, my name is Joanna and welcome to my first blog! It’s nearly the end of my second year studying Law at Dundee University, which is hard to believe! I came to Dundee for the first time almost two years ago, from a small town in Northern Ireland, mid-pandemic, not knowing what to expect […]

  • Easter break snippets | 24h in London

  • The NC500 and other summer adventures

    It’s slowly coming up to the end of the semester (or too quickly if you have an upcoming dissertation deadline), and while many will be heading home for the summer, many will also stay around and want to explore Scotland. Today, I bring you some of my best holiday adventures during my time in Dundee, […]

  • How to survive exam season 101:

    No one enjoys exam season, at least no one that I know. The weeks of stress and anxiety, sleep deprivation alongside constant questioning of ‘am I doing enough work?’, in the run up to the exam can be extremely overwhelming. This blog will not help you pass your exam, that’s not its purpose. But it […]

  • My experience with being a mentor

    Take a minute to think about the best mentor you’ve ever had. It could have been a colleague, a parent, your friend, a coach, or your high school teacher. You reach a point in your life where you have the chance to do the same for someone else. Now as senior in medical school, I […]

  • Three intense weeks leading up to final review | Weeks 21 to 23

  • A brief guide to the Scottish Railway

    When in Scotland, it is imperative that you travel around and see an outpouring of natural beauty. Luckily, the public transport and its connectivity from North-South tips are excellent. This weekend, I went to Aberdeen for a day’s trip with ScotRail (https://www.scotrail.co.uk/ ). The train’s route is right along the beautiful beaches and is a pleasant […]

  • Why UoD?

    Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions of your life, and it is one of the most difficult ones as well! In this blog, I would like to briefly discuss why I chose the University of Dundee and offer a few tips on what to look for in a university! I hope […]

  • The Essay questions!!

    Writing long essay questions during your life science degree is a skill you need to acquire, and here are a few tips that hopefully will help you construct your answers!When thinking about long answer-type questions, it is important to first highlight the keywords that make the basics of the concept at hand. I find using […]

  • Eating out in Dundee – Loca Rita

    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 […]