Arrive

When you arrive in Glasgow, our Student Ambassadors have shared their best advice to help you settle in: from making your accommodation feel like home, to registering with a GP, and making the most of Welcome Week.

Meet our School of Social & Political Sciences Student Ambassadors

Check out the blogs by our previous Student Ambassadors

Aiden Sherman with University of Glasgow
Aiden Sherman with University of Glasgow

Navigating change and choices: A journey into student life

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:53:00 GMT

Aiden, an MSc Political Communication student from the USA, takes us through his first weeks and months in Glasgow, exploring the changes, choices, and how he’s adapting to student life.

Blogs by our previous student ambassadors

Exterior close up of JMS building with Word Changers Welcome flagpole banner with headshot of smiling man at the front
Exterior close up of JMS building with Word Changers Welcome flagpole banner with headshot of smiling man at the front

Making the most of Welcome Week

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:17:00 GMT

Hear from MSc Global Migrations & Social Justice student João Pedro about how to get the most out of Welcome Week and get off to a great start at Team UofG

Exterior of Cairncross House accommodation with a headshot of a smiling woman
Exterior of Cairncross House accommodation with a headshot of a smiling woman

Moving Day Magic: What I brought, bought and where I got it all

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:35:00 GMT

MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student Ritika shares her moving day magic

Queen Margaret Union with headshot of smiling woman in front
Queen Margaret Union with headshot of smiling woman in front

5 Tips for Welcome Week

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:00 GMT

MSc Political Communication student Noemi shares her 5 tips for Welcome Week!

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MSc Global Economy student Yuxing Yang interviews three fellow students to share their practical advice for moving abroad for university

In China? Watch on Bilibili

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MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student Ritika shares her experience on getting set up with a UK bank account and phone number as an international student

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MSc Global Health student Kenneth shares why it is important to make the most of your Welcome / Induction Week

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Open notebook on a desk next to laptop and pot of pens with headshot of a smiling woman

Re-adjusting to your studies in January

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:05:00 GMT

MSc Political Communication student Abbie shares her advice on getting back into a routine with your studies and student life following the festive break in December

Exterior of the Fraser Building with headshot of a smiling man
Exterior of the Fraser Building with headshot of a smiling man

Sharing my experience with Welcome Week

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:42:00 GMT

MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali shares his experience about the get the most of this crucial week in your student journey

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Exterior of Kelvinhaugh Court with headshot of a smiling man

Moving into your accommodation

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:59:00 GMT

MSc Global Migrations & Social Justice student João Pedro shares his experience of moving from your home country to your new home in Glasgow

MSc International Relations student Shadab shares his experience on registering with a GP in Glasgow when he started his studies