Studying Journalism at RGU

By: RGU Student Blog May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Featured, LearningFeatured, Learning, Media, Starting University, Study AbroadLeave a Comment

I didn’t know that I wanted to study journalism until my last year of high school. Since I was little, I had been jumping from one thought to another; my options ranged from being a dentist to an actress, but it wasn’t until I realised that writing was my passion that I decided to study…

Aberdeen is the safest Scottish city!

By: RGU Student Blog May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 LivingAberdeen, Featured, Living, student livingLeave a Comment

Moving away from the familiar surroundings of your home town to study at university might be daunting. Not only are you having to think about how to navigate your way through a new city, but you may also be concerned about your safety. Well what about moving to Aberdeen, Scotland’s safest city?

From Canada to Scotland

By: RGU Student Blog May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Featured, Learning, LivingFeatured, Health Professions, Learning, Living, Starting UniversityLeave a Comment

Becoming a Physiotherapist was a dream I had throughout my studies, and I was willing to go wherever I had to in order to achieve it. In November 2018, I began applying to various universities all across the world. In total, I applied up to 18 international universities!

Placement in Edinburgh

By: RGU Student Blog May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Featured, Learning, LivingFeatured, Learning, Living, PlacementLeave a Comment

The second semester of my MSc Journalism degree went by in a flash. Before I knew it, I was given access to the placement portal; while there were many opportunities in Aberdeen, I decided to move to Edinburgh for a month.

From Pakistan to Aberdeen

By: RGU Student Blog May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Featured, Learning, LivingFeatured, Learning, Living, Starting UniversityLeave a Comment

My journey from Pakistan to Aberdeen started when I took the decision to do a master’s degree that could help me expand my knowledge and boost my career. There were many different Universities and courses to choose from so I consulted “The Complete University Guide-league tables” to narrow down my options before applying for my…

Three simple breakfast recipes!

By: RGU Student Blog April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Featured, LivingFeatured, Food, Living, Student LifeLeave a Comment

These days we are finding ourselves spending more time in the kitchen than ever before, which is a brilliant opportunity to learn new skills and try some new recipes. With this in mind, here are three easy breakfast ideas for you to try!

Self-isolating tips to keep the enthusiasm going!

By: RGU Student Blog April 8, 2020April 9, 2020 Featured, LivingCOVID-19, Featured, Living, Mental Health, Social, Student Life, WellbeingLeave a Comment

Need some inspiration on what to do to keep up the motivation whilst at home? Whether you are living on your own, with family or flatmates, here are some tips on how to keep the enthusiasm going during this strange time in our lives.

Student Support at RGU – COVID-19

By: RGU Student Blog April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Featured, LivingCOVID-19, Featured, Living, Mental Health, Student Life, WellbeingLeave a Comment

We are just over a week into the period of lockdown which has been a significant adjustment for us all. The last week has been intense as we began our remote study while dealing with the profound changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to our lives. We recognise that these are challenging times which…

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