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Studying in Scotland. My university experience Michał Tomaszewski. Scotland. Scottish History. The Wallace Monument. Mel Gibbson as William Wallace in Braveheart. Scottish History. First traces of habitation 9500 years ago
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Studying in Scotland My university experience Michał Tomaszewski
Scottish History The Wallace Monument Mel Gibbson as William Wallace in Braveheart
Scottish History • First traces of habitation 9500 years ago • Kingdom of Picts (eventually became Scotland) – established in the 6th century • XII/XIII century –Wars of Scottish Independence • 1707-Kingdom of Great Britain • 1998 – Scottish Parliament and Government
„Scotland’s Favourite Son” Robert Burns 1759-1796
Famous Scotsmen Sir Walter Scott 1771-1832 Scott Monument - Edinburgh
Scottish actors Sir Sean Connery Ewan McGregor
Scottish cuisine Porridge Haggis
Scotch Whisky Johnie Walker Blue Label
Glasgow Glasgow City Chambers, George Square
Edinburgh The Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
Edinburgh The Arthur’s seat, Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh The Old College, Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh McEwan’s Hall, Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh The JCM Building, King’s Buildings Campus
Application procedure • Register with UCAS • Write a personal statement • Choose up to 5 universitites in the UK • Wait for the offers • Pick your firm and insurance choices • Upload the exam results
Money Matters • Tuition fees – FREE! • Living costs – 6500 GBP/year • Scholarships available • Students can work part-time