Episode 5: What to know before starting University  In the fifth episode of the Dick Vet Podcast, Steven Rae and guest Audrey Ho discuss what they wish they knew before starting university. From choosing which programme was right for them, to moving into halls and meeting new people, the pair share their experiences of the first days at the University of Edinburgh.     For more information, or to ask further questions, please get in touch on any of our social media pages:   Facebook – search...

Episode 4: Life in Edinburgh   In the penultimate episode for this series, the Dick Vet Podcast explores Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. Two Veterinary Medicine Students, Audrey Ho and Vicky Rivera Marrero, join Steven in discussing what it is like to live in Edinburgh and what to expect upon arrival.   University is a big step in anyone’s life; not only are you learning how to adapt to a new way of learning, but most students will also be re-locating, often for the first time....

Episode 3: University Life  In this episode of the Dick Vet Podcast, we widen the topic of discussion for the first time, as university life in general is discussed. This episode is a key listen for any student looking to start university, regardless of what degree they will study.   The guests on this episode all study different degrees at the University of Edinburgh and so they are able to provide a wide insight into what the University is like for different students. Host, Steven Rae,...

Episode 2: Veterinary Medicine  In episode two of the Dick Vet Podcast we take an in-depth look at the University of Edinburgh’s Veterinary Medicine programme at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Steven Rae is joined by the School’s Head of Veterinary Education, Professor Susan Rhind, and one of our fourth-year Veterinary Medicine students, Zoe Ennis.   During this episode, we discuss many questions that students may want to know before starting the course, including: What makes...

Episode 1: Easter Bush Campus   In this first episode of the Dick Vet Podcast, we discuss everything we think students should know about the Easter Bush Campus, which is where our Veterinary Medicine programme is taught. We cover the many fantastic aspects of the campus which work together to provide the best possible experience to students - from facilities such as the working hospitals, to the community spirit embedded in all that we do.   Two very special guests join Steven Rae in these...

Episode 00: The Dick Vet Podcast  Welcome to the Dick Vet Podcast!  In this introductory episode our host, Steven Rae, talks through what you can expect to learn from the series. A brief description of each episode is given to highlight the range of topics that will be discussed throughout the series. We truly believe there is something of use to any prospective student, regardless of what degree you will be studying.  For more information, or to ask further questions, please get in touch on...