For a recap and some useful links, take a look below:  

• Soak up the Culture - Try new things, taste new dishes and really embrace your time living in the UK!Dishes to try: Full English Breakfast, Fish and Chips, Pie and Mash, Sunday Roast 
• Visit new places - We are blessed to have some major cities around the UK that are easily accessible by train. Glasgow, London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool and SO many more are worth a visit.
• Explore what's on your doorstep - Don't forget there is plenty to do in Edinburgh too! From Arthur's Seat to Princes Street, you will spend many weekends discovering new places. We've even got a full Edinburgh City Guide to get you started!
• Get to know your surroundings - With its beautiful, green parkland, nature and art - Heriot Watt campus has lots to offer. So, make time to really know what's around you and enjoy it! Take a look at the Campus Map before you arrive.
• Join a society - The perfect opportunity to meet different people than those on your course. Plus, societies are a great source of support when you feel homesick.
• Queue up - You will notice British people are always lining up. Make sure you wait your turn and do not push in as this will be considered rude. 
• Finding Food - Do not worry about missing your favourite foods from home. Edinburgh has a range of stores selling country-specific ingredients - here's a full list of international supermarkets in Edinburgh!
• Get familiar with British holidays - It is worth familiarising yourself with holidays in the UK as you will notice stores and restaurants will close early on certain days.