Edinburgh is an open minded and welcoming city. Most people you encounter at the University of Edinburgh will be willing to help you out and get settled. Its a very prestigious and academically rigorous institution, however the university provides student support throughout the whole academic experience.

Its not compulsory to have a placement/internship as prt of the degree, so it is up to each student to pursue this.

I am really happy with university, I believe the only thing I would like better would be a Nrmal flat, deffinetly better than halls. If you are coming to study a medical degree I think you would Nt be disappointed, besides the lectures and study part there are really good placements.