An important aspect of my time studying at the University of Edinburgh is that it was very much part of the city itself. Therefore, student life was well-integrated into the culture of a capital with many cultural and social features.
I was drawn to study at the University of Edinburgh as it has an established reputation (having been founded in 1582) and has had a marked contribution to intellectual life since its founding. This translated into departments with a strong research output. My time in the School of History, Classics, and Archaeology benefited from learning under academics who are leading in their research interests. A down side is a common one to all modern state universities, in that contact time was perhaps lacking. Despite this, there was a commitment to learning from fellow students.