Learn about life as a student with us from our SPS Student Ambassadors

From what you need to pack to how to manage your assignments, our Student Ambassadors have shared some great advice drawing on from their own personal experiences of studying with us in the School of Social & Political Sciences.

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Meet the SPS Student Ambassadors

Getting prepared

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

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!

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

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

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:08:07 GMT

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

Planning your journey

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

Settling in

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Studying with us

Join McKenna to see what a week in the life of a MSc Media, Culture & Society student looks like

Day in the life of studying MSc Political Communication

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:29:00 GMT

Join Noemi throughout her day of studying MSc Political Communication here in Glasgow

Come along with Sam and her dog Bali on her week as a MSc Global Security student 

Day in the life of a MSc Digital Society student

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:22:00 GMT

Join student Man Luo in her day of reflections, robotics labs and sunset vibes whilst studying with us

Follow Laurel on a week in her life as a MSc Public Policy & Management student

A day in the life of studying MSc Global Health

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:36:00 GMT

Follow Matt through a day in his life studying with us here in Glasgow

Find out what life is like studying MSc International Relations with student Shadab Ali throughout his day

Day in the life of a MSc Political Communication student

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:43:50 GMT

Come along with Abbie on a typical day of living and studying in Glasgow

Come along with Koteeswari on a day in her life studying MSc Media, Culture & Society with us

MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism 'News Day' at the Hunterian Museum

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:46:00 GMT

Student Ritika shares her experience of participating in 'News Day', an immersive learning experience for students on the MCIJ programme

Day in the life of a MSc Global Economy student

Join student Yuxing as she shares a day in her life in Glasgow 

A week in the life of studying MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:52:00 GMT

Find out what Sami gets up to in an average week of studying her masters in the School of Social & Political Sciences

Follow Anna on a day in her life studying MSc Human Rights & International Politics

Day in the life of a MSc Global Health student

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:18:36 GMT

Join student Kenneth as he takes you through a typical Monday in his life at the University of Glasgow

Join History & Politics student Angelina on a day in her life as an undergraduate student at the University of Glasgow

Studying MSc Global Migrations & Social Justice

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:29:20 GMT

Join João Pedro as he shares what studying at the University of Glasgow is like

Week in the life of a MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:50:00 GMT

Come along with Ritika on a week in her life studying MCIJ with us in Glasgow

Student life in Glasgow

Watch MSc Global Economy student Yuxing Yang's vlog about settling into life in
Glasgow

A guide to successfully submitting your assignments on time

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:38:00 GMT

MSc Political Communication student Noemi shares her tips for submitting assignments on time

MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali takes us through his favourite places in the West End of Glasgow

Sports facilities on offer at the University of Glasgow

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:06:00 GMT

MSc Political Communication Noemi shares her experience of UofG Sport and how to make the most of it

MSc Digital Society student Man Luo shares what it's like to live in Glasgow and explore the city 

Adapting to Glasgow's weather

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:20:00 GMT

MSc International Relations student Shadab shares some advice for coping with the weather in Glasgow

Join MSc Public Policy & Management student Laurel on an ASMR tour of the University of Glasgow campus

From Class to Cosy

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:50:00 GMT

MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student Ritika shares student-friendly tips for students to beat the winter blues in Glasgow

MSc International Relations student Shadab Ali shares his experience of exploring Glasgow during the festive break

Getting to grips with the colder weather in Glasgow

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:43:00 GMT

MSc Political Communication student Abbie shares advice on getting used to Glasgow's chillier climate

Student discount tips

MSc Global Economy student Yuxing Yang's shares her best picks for student discounts around the city of Glasgow.

Making the most of UofG's sports facilities

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:58:00 GMT

Read MSc Political Communication student Abbie's guide to all things fitness at Team UofG

Tips for assignment management

Read MSc Global Economy student Yuxing Yang's advice on managing your assignments and deadlines whilst studying with us in Glasgow.

Finding my favourite foods from India in Glasgow

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:07:00 GMT

Moving to Glasgow and worried you'll be craving the authentic flavours of India? You're in luck! MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism student Ritika has prepared a handy guide for you.

Exploring beyond Glasgow

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

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

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

My experience of obtaining a Schengen visa

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:04:35 GMT

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

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

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

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

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!