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Make the most of living in Glasgow by exploring Scotland and the UK. Hop on a train, bus, or flight to discover incredible destinations, from the stunning Scottish Highlands to historic Edinburgh to visiting London. Our students share how they travel during their studies, and even how to get a visa for trips across Europe.

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Blogs by our previous student ambassadors

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Join MSc Global Economy student Yuxing Yang on her travels around Scotland and beyond during her studies

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MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali shares how to apply for a YoungScot card as an international student and the benefits to having one!

View of the Gilbert Scott tower in the snow with two people looking at it next to a signpost with headshot of smiling woman

MSc Media, Culture & Society student Koteeswari shares planning tips for making the most of your winter break

view through Glen Nevis on the climb up Ben Nevis with headshot of Shadab on the right-hand side of the image
view through Glen Nevis on the climb up Ben Nevis with headshot of Shadab on the right-hand side of the image

Climbing Ben Nevis

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:09:50 BST

MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali recounts climbing Scotland's tallest mountain during his studies in Glasgow

Highland cow with a headshot of a smiling woman
Highland cow with a headshot of a smiling woman

Travelling around Scotland during winter break

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:36:00 GMT

MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice student Sami shares what she got up during the university winter holidays

Exterior of visa building with headshot of smiling man
Exterior of visa building with headshot of smiling man

My experience of obtaining a Schengen visa

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:04:00 GMT

MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali explains the steps he took to obtain a Schengen visa for travelling in Europe during his studies

Christmas lights in Edinburgh at night with headshot of smiling man
Christmas lights in Edinburgh at night with headshot of smiling man

Spending the festive period away from home

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:26:00 GMT

MSc Global Migrations & Social Justice student João Pedro recounts his experience of spending the festive period in Glasgow for the first time

Visiting St Andrews with the Students' Representative Council

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:50:05 BST

MSc International Relations student Shadab shares a recent day trip to St Andrews with the SRC during his studies

Edinburgh castle at dusk with headshot of smiling man
Edinburgh castle at dusk with headshot of smiling man

Winter break: the opportunity to explore Scotland

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:14:00 GMT

MSc International Relations Shadab explored some of Scotland during the winter break, here's what he got up to!

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Join MSc Public Policy & Management student Laurel on her travels around Scotland during the festive break