Category: Living
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One Year in Aberdeen and RGU as an International Student
Master’s student Michael moved from Nigeria to Aberdeen to study International Marketing at RGU. This week, he celebrates his one-year anniversary since his move and reflects on his time with us and in the Granite City.
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5 popular food spots in Aberdeen for students
Aberdeen has a unique food scene, with an international offering. We asked RGU students and alumni on Instagram what their favourite food spots in the Granite City are. Read this blog to discover five of the venues they recommended.
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From Pakistan to Aberdeen: Studying at RGU, travelling, and building my career
Energy Management student Aarim started his RGU journey back in Pakistan where he met with a staff member who inspired him to come study in Aberdeen. Since taking the leap, he has been enjoying student life at RGU, exploring the UK, and has now also secured a year-long placement with Baker Hughes! Aarim answers all…
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My Extraordinary Expedition to Aberdeen and RGU through the GREAT Scholarship – Part 2
In his last blog, master’s student Furqan shared how he obtained the GREAT Scholarship to come study at RGU and his experience settling in Aberdeen and at university. In this blog, he tells us more about the exciting things he experienced during his year at RGU, from travelling across Scotland to attending networking events and…
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Cooking food from my home country in Aberdeen
Hi, I am Nurzhan, a postgraduate student at the School of Computing at RGU. Moving out of my home country of Kazakhstan to a new place with a new culture was both exciting and frustrating, but it marked the beginning of a new journey for me!
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Top 4 things to do at RGU’s Discovery Days
Our next Discovery Day – previously called Applicants’ Day – will take place on Wednesday 14th June! Come see our modern riverside campus and meet our amazing staff and students. You will be able to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and get a taste of student life at RGU. The event is open to all undergraduate students who…
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How to handle culture shock as an International Student in Aberdeen
RGU welcomes students from 153 countries, so if you feel a bit lost after moving from your home country to Aberdeen, you’re probably not the only one! Experiencing culture shock is perfectly normal but there are some things you can do to settle in and make sure you have the best time possible at university.…
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Living in RGU accommodation – Garthdee Round Tower
Living in RGU accommodation provides many benefits, including security, peace of mind, and the chance to make new friends. Pharmacy student Adam Young shares his experience living in Garthdee Round Tower, at the heart of our campus.
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Moving from Canada to Aberdeen with my Saltire Scholarship
Taylor moved from Canada to Scotland to study a Master’s in Physiotherapy at RGU after obtaining a Saltire Scholarship. She tells us about preparing for new beginnings, travelling to Scotland and settling in Aberdeen and at university.
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Travelling to and from Aberdeen when studying at RGU
If you’re thinking about studying at RGU, you may wonder where Aberdeen is in Scotland. And if you’re already a student here, you might be wondering what you can do nearby and how you can travel to other exciting locations direct from Aberdeen. But travelling to and from Aberdeen is easy! Here are some of…