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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Getting prepared

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

Arriving in Glasgow

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:19:20 GMT

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 12:38:06 GMT

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

Getting to grips with the colder weather in Glasgow

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:43:36 GMT

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

Sports facilities on offer at the University of Glasgow

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:06:51 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

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

From Class to Cosy

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:50:35 GMT

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

Exploring beyond Glasgow

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

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

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!