Athens of the North

Before i came to the city of Edinburgh, i always thought Edinburgh as the lost lamb of the north. Entangled in shadows of one of the world most powerful nation, Scotland had always attempted to differentiate itself from England. It seeks not to be a parasite of England, but rather stand up as its own. However, the few days i have been here had taught me alot about the student culture. Edinburgh is a truly wonderful city. Its a city of opportunities and hope. It is a city where you could have a pie-fight in the afternoon, followed by a discussion about God, a potluck with tens of international students and end off with a wonderful evening at a pub talking just about anything in the world with foreign students. The dynamic and vibrant pace of the city truly captivated me, making the city of Edinburgh ever more attractive to me...... All alone in a strange and foreign city, Edinburgh has truly shown me both the warmth of a home and the solitude of a travellor.