Exploring Edinburgh
Jasmin Takhar talks about how she fulfilled her dream to see Scotland and what she loved most about going on a student exchange to Edinburgh Napier University.
Jasmin Takhar
Why I chose my host uni:
I had always wanted to go to Scotland and see Edinburgh’s amazing old town.
How I found applying to my host uni:
Everything was very easy and straightforward. The only thing I found hard was finding what classes to pick as I didn’t know what SQA level (Scottish Qualifications Authority level) I was on. But everything else was very easy because I didn’t need to apply for a visa.
How I found learning in a different academic system:
The teaching and learning style was very similar. I found university easier in the UK.
What I gained from this experience:
Learning to become independent and getting to fully immerse yourself in a different culture is amazing.
Top tips for other students
- Join clubs
- Talk to everyone in your classes
- Cook at home as much as you can and use all the student discounts
About Jasmin and her student exchange
AUT degree:
Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Business
Host uni:
Edinburgh Napier University
Host country:
Scotland, United Kingdom
5 favourite things
Favourite place in my host city:
Dean Village
Best dish/food I tried:
Wingstop
Most useful thing I packed to take with me:
A scarf! it was very cold
Favourite thing about my host uni:
Smaller classes, making it easy to get to know everyone
Best trip I took outside of my host city:
Stirling in Scotland and Croatia outside of the UK