Category: Living
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So you’re looking to explore Aberdeenshire?
Physiotherapy student Emma shares the best towns to visit in Aberdeenshire and tips on how to get there, what to see, and where to eat.
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Top 4 things to do at RGU’s Offer Holder Days
Offer Holder Days are the perfect opportunity for you to 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 have applied or are thinking of applying…
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An RGU’s student review of two Aberdeen cafés
Fine Art student Xander takes us with them on a tour of two popular Aberdeen cafés to review them. Have a look at what they thought of Mount and Foodstory in this blog.
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Recycling tips with RGU Go Green
Recycle week takes place yearly and is Zero Waste Scotland’s celebration of recycling across Scotland. It is one week where businesses, local authorities, schools, the public sector and many more come together to champion recycling and waste reduction. To mark the occasion, Go Green – RGU’s student sustainability group – have some hints and tips…
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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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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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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.