What is it really like to study here? Our students share their experiences of studying at the School of Informatics. What do our students say about us? I loved having the freedom to structure my degree with courses that genuinely interest me and even try out things I had never looked into before!Aagoon ChakrabortyBSc Artificial IntellIgence and Computer Science There are also so many things to try or discover within Informatics, so I knew that no matter what path I choose to pursue in the future, it would remain interesting.Sraddheya Gurung BSc Computer Science An inclusive environment full of brilliant and genuinely supportive people. It is reassuring to know that, if I had a question in an area unfamiliar to me, I could usually find someone to discuss it with. It also made me happy whenever I could help someone with a question!Yun LuLFCS PhD candidate What do our students do for fun? Nightlife in Edinburgh is also fun, as there are great bars and clubs just around the corner. Do check out the Jazz bar and Big Cheese.Alvin BongBSc Computer ScienceI cook a lot! Sometimes I spend 3-4 hours in the kitchen a day, I hope my food can one day be good enough that people would pay for it.Ammir BarakatBSc Artificial Intelligence and Computer ScienceConsidered doing magic as a side hustle, but it was only after joining the society and seeing the Fringe that I realised how much there is to see and do in Edinburgh.Brian Kim BSc Computer Science Tips for prospective students Take advantage of welcome week. It is a great chance to meet new people from around the world and take part in activities you may not even have heard of.Sraddheya GurungBSc Computer ScienceIt's okay to feel anxious! University life is very different from anything you may have experienced before. There is peer support such as InfPals and InfBase which are run by students who you can speak to.Ayshalini RajahsureshBSc Computer Science and MathematicsCheck out the vast options of clubs and societies offered by the University. Don't be afraid to meet new people and put yourself in a new environment.Alvin BongBSc Computer Science Student tips blog Some of our students have put together a blog containing all sorts of useful information and tips covering subjects from academics to student life and careers. Check out the blog with the link below: Informatics student tips blog Student experience recordings Click through the videos below to find out more about a day in the life, places to visit, valuable tips and more from our undergraduate and postgraduate students. In these recordings, you can hear from our postgraduate students about their experiences at the School of Informatics. In these recordings, you can hear from our undergraduate students about their experiences at the School of Informatics. This article was published on 2024-09-26
