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Our Student Ambassadors have shared their top tips to help you prepare for your journey to Glasgow. Whether you’re coming from the UK or from overseas, you will find advice and insights to make your start smooth and exciting.

Meet our School of Social & Political Sciences Student Ambassadors

Check out the blogs by our previous Student Ambassadors

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Blog Cover Glasgow with International Student

My unexpected journey to the University of Glasgow

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:53:00 GMT

Chen Zhenyu, an MSc Global Economy student from China, shares his unexpected path to Glasgow, from never imagining studying abroad to choosing the University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Political Science and starting a new life in Scotland.

Blogs by our previous student ambassadors

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UofG light up sign in the cloisters with fairy light alongside a headshot of Sami

My experience with the student visa process

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:53:00 BST

MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice student Sami from the USA shares insight into how to manage this extremely important part of your student journey

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Website screenshot with Ritika forefront at the headshot

Where to find useful things on the university website to support your student journey

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:08:00 GMT

MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student Ritika shares some of the useful resources on the university that supported her student journey

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View from JMS Balcony to the Gilbert Scott with Sami's headshot

Finding scholarships for Masters study at the University of Glasgow

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:16:00 BST

MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice student Sami shares her experience of finding funding options for postgraduate taught study

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MSc Public Policy & Management student Laurel shares how she prepared academically to start her Masters study 

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MSc Media, Culture & Society student Koteeswari shares her tips for a smooth travel journey

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MSc Digital Society student Man Luo shares her journey from China to UofG along with some travel tips

In China? Watch on Bilibili

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Open textbook next to a pile of books with headshot of a smiling man

Preparing to study MSc Global Migrations & Social Justice

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:25:43 BST

Student João Pedro shares how he prepared for his postgraduate studies at the University of Glasgow before starting the course

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Exterior of Kelvinhaugh student accommodation with headshot of smiling woman

My accommodation journey as an international student

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:45:00 BST

MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice student Sami shares her experience of finding suitable accommodation for her Masters study

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Screenshot of University website homepage with a headshot of Kenneth

How to find key information on the university website

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:44:00 GMT

Read MSc Global Health student Kenneth's guide to navigating the university website and finding the important information you need fast

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MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali shares his experience with UofG's Global Leadership Scholarship

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SPS students Laurel and McKenna, who are both from the USA, share their story of meeting each other and then finding private accommodation together in Glasgow for their studies

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MSc Digital Society student Man shares her personal experience of the CAS and international student visa process

In China? Watch on Bilibili

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Blank notebook next to a laptop keyboard with headshot of a smiling man

Preparing for studying MSc International Relations

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:17:56 BST

Student Shadab Ali shares how he prepared for beginning his studies at the University of Glasgow

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View of Glasgow from the Clyde with the Hydro and Finnieston Crane with a headshot of a woman smiling

Arriving in Glasgow

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:19:00 GMT

Read MSc Political Communication student Abbie's guide about actually getting to Glasgow: boats, buses, trains, planes!

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Pile of newspaper sitting on a laptop keyboard with headshot of smiling woman

Preparing to study MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:35:00 BST

Student Ritika shares how she prepared to start her studies with us at the University of Glasgow

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MSc Media, Culture & Society student Koteeswari shares her experience of the CAS and international student visa process

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MSc Global Economy student Yuxing shares her experience of finding accommodation when moving from China and some of the challenges she faced and overcame

In China? Watch on Bilibili

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MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali shares his personal experience of the CAS and international student visa process

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MSc Media, Culture & Society student Koteeswari shares her journey to private renting whilst studying at the University of Glasgow

Planning your journey

Read MSc Global Economy student Yuxing Yang's advice for organising your journey to begin your studies in Glasgow

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MSc Global Health student Kenneth shares how he prepared for beginning his postgraduate studies at the University of Glasgow

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View of internal student accommodation room with headshot of woman in jumper on the right side

My experience with student accommodation

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:54:00 BST

MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student Ritika who is from India shares her living situation during her studies abroad in Glasgow