A great education in a fantastic city (University of Edinburgh in general)

Member Name: Zahooga

Product:	University of Edinburgh in general
Date:	07/02/01 (670 review reads)
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Advantages: wide range of courses, friendly students and lecturers and a fantastic city

Disadvantages: nothing other than having to put up with people whinging about social divides

I graduated from Edinburgh last summer, having read Business Studies and Accountancy over the past four years. To me, Edinburgh was a great university, and one which gives students of all backgrounds a great opportunity to make the most of their higher education.

I was attracted to Edinburgh by it's reputation, and also because of the fact that it is located in a city which I knew and loved. Edinburgh university doesn't have one central campus (though some might argue that george square is, I wouldn't agree!), and instead is spread across the city. This is great as it means that you aren't isolated in a small industrial estate area like Heriot Watt or Napier!

The lectures were interesting, and notes very comprehensive (especially if you are allergic to 9am lectures!).

Much is made of the so-called social divide at Edinburgh. To be perfectly honest I have to say that this was never an issue during my four years at the University. I came from a state comprehensive, and found that I fitted in without any problems. I think that whether you fit in or not depends on your attitude - if you have a chip on your shoulder about others having a privileged background, then get a life - your life is what you make of it!

I had friends at edinburgh across a wide social stratus - ranging from people with backgrounds like mine, up to Lords of realm. To be honest, backgrounds don't matter - it's people that count!

Careers support at Edinburgh is also good - being well established on the milkround circuit helps graduates to get a job without too much work.

All in all I can't think of anywhere I'd rather have studied

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