Category: Student Blogs

Where to eat on campus [STUDENT BLOG]

Students eating outside at Refresh

Now that you’re back on campus, we wanted to share some of the best places to refuel and hang out whilst you’re here, including some exciting new additions. We asked one of our Student Ambassadors, Ruby, to tell us about some of her favourites! If you’re looking for any of the places she mentions, here’s

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Student Blog – 7 Things I wish I knew before starting uni

Students legs with bookbag

Starting anything new can be a pretty daunting experience, you will likely ask yourself a million questions in your head … What if this happens? Or this happens? Don’t worry though, that is completely normal. Here are a few things I wish I had known before coming to uni. DON’T WORRY ABOUT FINDING YOUR WAY

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Why I chose Stirling. Student Blog – Maya Reid

New University of Stirling student - Maya Reid

Hello! My name is Maya Reid and I am a Canadian international exchange student who will be coming to the University of Stirling in September. The University of Stirling and my home school, Carleton University, have a partnership, meaning that students from one school can attend the other for a term, or a year, and

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The 5 best reasons to study in Scotland [STUDENT BLOG]

King's Park in Stirling with sunset

Whether you’re Scottish born and bred, living here temporarily or just visiting, there’s plenty to love about our wee country. From its physical attractions and rich history to its culinary and cultural gifts, there’s plenty on offer to make anyone love living here. The Scottish landscape It’s no secret that the further North you go in

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My Open Day Experience [STUDENT BLOG]

Hi there! My name is Annabelle, I am a third year (moving into forth year) politics and social policy student. I am from the North of England, despite being born in Edinburgh. When applying to Stirling I was first interested in English language, teaching and sociology. But after listening to students and subject lectures about

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My Open Day Experience [STUDENT BLOG]

My name is Katie Farmer and I’m from Edinburgh. After applying for five universities including Stirling for Primary Education with Specialism in environmental science I eagerly attended many open days in 2016. Prior to the Stirling open day, I had researched the campus and course. However, as I was hopeful to move from home, the

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