Category: Living
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My Erasmus experience in Brussels
When I was a teenager, alumni from my school used to come to my classes to deliver guest lectures about their university and Erasmus experiences. I immediately knew I wanted to do the same thing, live an experience and study abroad.
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From India to Aberdeen
Travelling abroad was one of my dreams from childhood, but I had no idea that it would happen to undertake a master’s degree. My journey from India to Aberdeen to Robert Gordon University started almost one year ago…
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From Malaysia to Aberdeen
Hello! I am Hui Wen from Malaysia and I am studying Year 1 Dietetics in Robert Gordon University (RGU).
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Cycling at RGU: World Bicycle Day
To help mark World Bicycle Day and Bike Week, RGU Campus Cycling Officer Nicolò Silvani writes about the benefits of cycling, its role during the pandemic and the University policies around it.
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Aberdeen is the safest Scottish city 8th-year running!
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?
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From Canada to Scotland
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!
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Placement in Edinburgh
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.
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From Pakistan to Aberdeen
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…
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Three simple breakfast recipes!
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!
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Self-isolating tips to keep the enthusiasm going!
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.