Hear from history, classics and archaeology students about their studies and experiences at the University of Edinburgh. Have a question for a current student? Ask them now: Chat to our students Our student blogs On our student blog, our team of History, Classics and Archaeology student writers share their experiences and thoughts on the things that matter to them, including:life as a student on a joint degreetransitioning to university as a mature studentstudying in Edinburgh when English is not your first languagetips for disabled students Our student blogs In the short videos below, our ambassadors Aalish and Olivia, answer some frequently asked questions. Aalish studies Chinese and History and is from the Isle of Man. Aalish answers some frequently asked questions. Olivia studies History and is from Texas, USA. Olivia, a 4th year History student from Texas, answers some FAQs Alia Alia is a crystal collecting Sagittarius, studying an MA in Classical Studies. "I really like being in an environment where everyone is passionate about their subjects and their studies."Find out Alia's student 'must do' ClaireClaire, a competitive cheerleader, is currently studying History and Politics.What is Claire's top tip? HannaHanna is currently studying Classical Studies and enjoys talking to friends about differences in cultures and languages. "I love that there are many opportunities to go to concerts, theatres, museums etc. and there are nice cafés everywhere."What does Hanna find most challenging? ItaIta is a theatre, old movies and book lover, studied MA Archaeology and Social Anthropology. "I love the Main Library! It’s an amazing place"What does Ita love most about the library? JoshJosh, a recent History and Politics graduate, encourages people to join societies to meet people.Getting involved was key to Josh. Seth Seth is currently studying MA History & Scottish History. Originally from Belgium, Seth has lived in Edinburgh since 2014 and loves nothing more than snuggling with their rescue dog, Floki, and planning what design their next tattoo will be!Seth suggests to 'Go for it!' SophiaSophia is a History and Economics degree, who feels the skills and knowledge she is gaining is equipping her for her future career.Some sage advise on independant study from Sophia VerityVerity, an Archaeology and Social Anthropology student, enjoys the variety of the degree. She feels students get their best of their degrees if the put the work in early.Variety is what works for Verity's This article was published on 2024-08-01