How I did it: After I got my A Level results I applied to Edinburgh university and was over the moon to get accepted.  Then I sorted out all the finances and travelling etc, and moved over!! It was hard saying bye to family and friends but I seen them every few months and met some amazing and cool people whilst in Edinburgh.  It's a very welcoming place. 

I had to come home for different reasons but my time in Edinburgh was possibly 2 of the best years of my life because of the experiences and fun I had and people I met.  I grew up a lot and became very independent over the past 2 years living there and would recommend living in, or visiting Edinburgh, to anyone.

Lessons & tips:

• Look up history about Edinburgh
• Know a bit about where you intend to stay, including cool places to hang out and things to see
• Popular bus routes and train schedules will also come in handy
• Keep an open mind and be ready for any opportunity which may come your way, and socialize with cool people along the way

Resources:

• Internet
• F&F who've visited Scotland
• Courage to move somewhere totally new and different
• Open-mindedness

Sep 21, 2010, 06:39AM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers