Xander

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What attracted you to the University of Edinburgh and this programme, in particular?

After figuring out what I wanted to do with my life in my mid-20s, I went about researching universities that provided the course. From there I looked in to the reputations of the institutes along with the rankings, etc. After checking everything I could online, it allowed me to pick Edinburgh. A city I have always loved for its people and setting. The program itself I picked after spending much of my childhood obsessive with the idea of the ancient worlds.

What do you find most challenging and most rewarding about your programme?

University is challenging in general. They tell you before you go and you think you appreciate it, but you can’t until you experience it. The most challenging has been the essays. I thought I could write essays before I came here, and I could, for college. Here, it’s a different ballgame. I have pushed myself beyond anything I thought possible. Working hard on an essay and seeing the grade you really wanted, there’s nothing like it. As someone who has dyslexia, I have found that the structure of most of the classes is of great help to this. They are concise and in chronological order and whenever I have a stupid questions the lecturers and tutors have no problem helping.

What advice would you give to anyone thinking of studying at the University of Edinburgh?

Do it. The archaeology facilities are clean, comfortable and modern in a historic setting. The staff are friendly and helpful. Not only this, but the people of Edinburgh are also friendly and welcoming.