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A WARM WELCOME TO EDINBURGH

A new city.
A familiar face.

Find a local student buddy to help you settle in. From your first food shop to finding your feet, take the next step together.

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A friendly face, before you arrive.Local students. A shared beginning.

Colourful shopfronts along Victoria Street in EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
YOUR NEXT CHAPTERHello, Edinburgh✳
You don’t have to
figure it all out alone.
That’s what buddies are for.
A softer landing.A more confident beginning.
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Verified student buddiesYour language. Your pace.One milestone at a time
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. REAL CONNECTION.

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A friendly face who’s been where you are. Find someone who gets you.

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SMALL STEPS. A BIG NEW CHAPTER.

From “just arrived” to “I’ve got this.”

A clear plan, a local helping hand, and little wins along the way.

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BEFORE ARRIVAL

Before you arrive

A plan in your pocket. Someone expecting you.

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ARRIVAL DAY

Your first day

Make your first day feel a little less like your first day.

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WEEK ONE

Your first week

Your campus, your coffee spot, your way around.

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WEEK FOUR

At home in Edinburgh

You have a routine. And a city that feels like yours.

Fund each milestone. Review the report. Release the payment.

YOUR SETTLING-IN PLAN 01 / 04
A little update from SofiaYour first day · Milestone report

First-day essentials? Sorted.

Bedding picked up, cupboards stocked, and the route to campus explored. A lovely first day.

A place to feel at homeThe first food shop
An example of a shared milestone update
A LITTLE REASSURANCE GOES A LONG WAY

Their next chapter. Your peace of mind.

Know who’s helping, what’s planned, and how things are going. Your student stays in control of the updates they share.

  • Clear milestones and agreed prices
  • Written updates, shared with permission
  • Payments released after approval
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YOUR CITY, A LITTLE LESS UNFAMILIAR

Where do I even start?

From finding a duvet to finding your favourite café, our Edinburgh guide has the everyday things covered.

City guide
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A good start changes everything.

Find your person. Find your feet. Make Edinburgh your own.

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