Find out more about what to expect during Welcome Week and discover some of the ways you can get involved at the start of University. Student life Find out more about being a student at the University of Edinburgh. Riding the wave ‘Riding the Wave’ is an interactive resource designed by current students for new Undergraduate students to simplify your university transition. It will help you to navigate through all of the information available to you when you start University, reducing the feeling of overwhelm. This article was published on 2026-02-12