The University: Lots and lots of students bring a youthful buzz to the city. As the university is not on a campus, it's spread over the city in all the grand buildings in the Old Town. Edinburgh is also a student-friendly city. The university has a good reputation, with a strong credibility and its prestige and age make it well-established amongst the top British universities. The Art College (where I'm studying) is also part of the Uni and has a brilliant sculpture court where Art is constantly being exhibited. There's a really great sense of community within the College of Art. 

Favourite places

To eat: Bar Kohl, the Outsider, the Villager, Biblos, Pizza Express, Made in Italy, Gusto's, I could go on with this subject!

For drinks: Bar Kohl, 99 Hanover Street, Grand Cru, Tiger Lilly.

To go out: Lulu's, Opal Lounge, Baraca, City, Cav.

Useful local words: Smirring - spitting with rain, that's me/you - when you've arrived somewhere, aye - yes, wee - small/bit.
What not to pack: Sun cream, a city map (give up, it's too hard to decipher the streets on paper!).
What to pack: Hunter wellies and a Barbour coat?! An umbrella and layers, Edinburgh is much colder and wetter than you'd expect, sunglasses are also worth it though because of the north sun we get!
Couldn't have done without: Scottish rug.

Annelise, History of Art, Edinburgh University