Two questions, have they ever considered making it 24 hrs like edi cause I think that would be neat and secondary is it safe to leave some items at a table and go get a quick snack at level 3 is theft common
I’ll be in Glasgow from the end of October until November end for a four-week medical elective. I’d love to connect with fellow med students who’ll be around during that time!
It would be great to make some new friends, grab coffee, explore the city, and maybe organise a few outings together. If there are any medical students around who’d be up for meeting, feel free to comment or DM me!
Also, if there are any active medical student group chats I could join, please let me know. Would love to connect with you all! 😊
Hello, everybody.
I am a postgraduate student.
and I booked my accommodation online.
It's a studio, and I kind of regret it.
First, I am alone, and I don't like it.
I thought I preferred that, but I don't.
And I spoke with the reception about changing to an ensuite, and they told me to find a replacement for the room.
After that, I planned to return to my country in May, but my contract does not end until August, which means I will need to pay rent for the additional months.
Please, I need help. I am not sure what to do.
do you know when the heating will be turned on? is there a specific date? i’ve already sent an email but i’m still waiting for a response
Hello all. I am sure I'm not alone in having a difficult week, having engaged with the news coming out of Cornell University. In all honesty - I am sick with it. My heart hurts for Jane Doe and all that she has had to endure, as it does with all survivors.
While feeling helpless in the clusterf*ck of the manosphere, rising far right sentiment, and ever increasing levels of VAWG, I've been trying to think of how I could be remotely helpful. Being a mature student nearing the end of PhD, I was struck being back on campus this week by how young so many of our students are. (This is sadly what happens in your mid/late thirties. It is not personal.)
So I'm trying to pull together some advice, resources and support here, sadly much of it from personally learned experience, as a gentle and caring reminder from a 'big sister on campus' to please take care of yourselves.
Please take a moment to read, have a think about where you could be tightening up on your safety, what numbers you could pop in your phone right now for when you find you may need them, circulate round your group chat as a loving reminder to pals.
Please add any resources, support or ideas that I miss.
Please ask any related questions about safety on/near campus, at uni/uni events, and we can collectively try to support with answers.
However, please don't comment here with any details of violence or assault. I'm trying to make this post as accessible and safe as possible for all, including those who could be impacted/triggered by such details. Please look at the professional resources/support systems listed below, or reach out via DM and I will try my best to signpost you for help.
Note 1: These resources in no way signify that the issue is with women's decision making, women's actions or inactions, or any parallel form of victim blaming. We have a serious societal issue here that I believe is getting worse. Boys and men need to do SO MUCH better. But we need to take care of ourselves as best we can in the mean time. I'm really angry about this too.
Note 2: When I say women or girls, I mean it in the fullest and most inclusive way: anyone who identifies as such. If you want to argue about this, go find somewhere else.
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SRC's Safety and Security Page here. Particularly;
Key contacts when off campus
Key contacts when on campus
"Many buildings around campus including the library are staffed by university security personnel. Also security is present in the Gatehouse, Gilmorehill Campus, 24 hours every day. So please remember to report any suspicious incidents to the University Security Service."
SafeZone App. Monitored 24h by campus security. Read up on it, if you think it'd be of use, download it.
Smartphone SOS Features. Read up on them, if you think they'd be helpful, set them up.
SRC - "Personal Safety Alarms. You may wish to purchase a personal alarm online for added security. One option is the ‘Personal Alarm, SLB 3 Pack’, which is Police approved, and can be purchased various places, including Amazon. Students can get a free trial of Amazon Prime for Students, which includes next day delivery on some items. This may be helpful if you want to purchase an alarm as soon as possible.
If you must walk somewhere alone, carry the alarm with you in your hand or in an easily accessible pocket."
SRC's Sexual Violence Support & Resources page here. This is a thorough, incredible collection of resources and support.
Ask for Angela. "Ask for Angela is a discreet way to ask for support if you need it for any reason. By asking for “Angela”, you can let staff know quickly, quietly and without fuss that you need help." By now, most people across hospitality venues in Glasgow - cafes, bars, clubs - know about this.
Personal rules I set myself as a born/bred Glaswegian gal:
Take really good care x
I’m 22F, an international medical student in Glasgow, and lately I’ve been getting a lot of FOMO about eventually leaving the UK feeling like I never really experienced the uni life I wanted.
I have a few friends, but I’ve never had that proper friend group where you spontaneously make plans, go hiking, travel somewhere for the weekend, try random activities together or meet new people through each other. I also live alone, so when the people I know are busy or away, I can easily go an entire weekend with nothing planned and barely see anyone. That’s when the loneliness really hits.
Medicine makes it harder because I’m currently 9–5 at a peripheral hospital, plus commuting, so by the time I’m home I’m exhausted. It’s difficult to consistently attend societies or have the energy to organise plans myself.
I also genuinely struggle with approaching people and making the first move. Even making friends online feels awkward because I have no idea how you go from messaging a stranger to actually meeting up and becoming friends. Being an international student adds another layer because sometimes I feel like local/British students already have their circles and aren’t particularly interested in becoming close friends with me. I don’t know whether that’s actually true or just how it feels from my side.
I really want to make the most of the time I have left here. I want to travel, hike, try new sports and hobbies, learn new things and just have people to do life with, rather than waiting around for the few people I know to be free.
Has anyone been in a similar position and actually managed to build a new social circle? How do you meet people when you live alone, struggle to approach people, don’t have much free time and don’t already have a group to introduce you to others?