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…

Studying from home tips

By: RGU Student Blog March 20, 2020April 1, 2020 Featured, Learning, LivingCOVID-19, Featured, Learning, Living, Mental Health, Things To Do, Wellbeing2 Comments

In light of recent self-isolating and social distancing government restrictions, many of us have found ourselves working and studying from home.

My Mental Health Journey at RGU

By: RGU Student Blog March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Featured, LivingAberdeen, Featured, Learning, Living, Student Life, Study Abroad, WellbeingLeave a Comment

With my mental health struggles, I never thought I would be able to uproot myself and move to another country. However, RGU was with me every step of the way.

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Student Support at RGU – COVID-19

By: RGU Student Blog April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

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Studying from home tips

By: RGU Student Blog March 20, 2020April 1, 2020

Featured, Learning, LivingCOVID-19, Featured, Learning, Living, Mental Health, Things To Do, Wellbeing2 Comments

In light of recent self-isolating and social distancing government restrictions, many of us have found ourselves working and studying from home.

Taking a Mindful Approach

By: RGU Student Blog March 13, 2020March 18, 2020

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As I’ve entered my fourth and final year studying Fashion Management in RGU, life has become more and more like a balancing act! Meeting deadlines, going to the gym and having a social life can all get very overwhelming.

10 Ways to be Happy!

By: RGU Student Blog March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

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In celebration of ‘National I Want You to be Happy Day’ and ‘University Mental Health Day’ we wanted to share a few ways to be happy no matter the weather. The best part is that most are free!

My Mental Health Journey at RGU

By: RGU Student Blog March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

Featured, LivingAberdeen, Featured, Learning, Living, Student Life, Study Abroad, WellbeingLeave a Comment

With my mental health struggles, I never thought I would be able to uproot myself and move to another country. However, RGU was with me every step of the way.

From College to University

By: RGU Student Blog February 21, 2020April 1, 2020

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I am currently in my 4th and final year of BEng Mechanical Engineering at RGU, however I have not spent my four years entirely at RGU. Like many others in my course, I took advantage of the degree link between college and university.

Being a RGU Nurse Mentor

By: RGU Student Blog February 18, 2020March 3, 2020

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Recognising 2020 as The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife makes me feel so proud and privileged to have chosen nursing as my career. I am also grateful for doing the mentoring course at RGU to help young nurses in their first steps.

Healthy Relationships

By: RGU Student Blog February 17, 2020April 1, 2020

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Relationships can have many different forms, there are family relationships, romantic relationships, friendships and professional relationships. The common denominator in all of them is that they should be mutually respectful, positive, healthy and enjoyable.