Tag: Alumni
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My experience living in RGU student accommodation in 1996
Rene moved to Aberdeen in 1996 and spent a year living in Woolmanhill Flats, which are still one of RGU’s most popular student accommodation. He shares his experience living in halls and how he is looking forward to visiting again soon.
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Studying Business Management online after 25 years of work
After 25 years working in the Oil and Gas industry, Lee Kemp decided to study BA (Hons) Business Management at RGU to upskill. He shares his experience of the online course, juggling a full-time job, a family and his studies before finally graduating in 2017.
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How studying Management with Marketing helped kickstart my career
RGU alumnus Rohan Angus graduated in 2020 with a BA (Hons) Management with Marketing degree and is now working as a Marketing & Communications Assistant for VisitAberdeenshire. He shares how his course, and especially his placement, helped him kickstart his career.
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Building my dream career with my Architectural Technology degree
RGU alumnus Geoff Shearer graduated a few years ago with a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology. After finding his passion at university, he now works as a Construction Design and Management/Health and Safety Consultant. He shares how the diverse modules on the course allowed him to take his career in an unexpected direction and how […]
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Undergraduate to postgraduate journey at RGU: Cameron’s story
BA (Hons) Media alumnus Cameron Taylor returned to RGU this year to obtain a master’s degree in Digital Marketing. After some challenging months trying to find his dream job, he reflects on his short break from education and shares why he decided to embark on a postgraduate journey at RGU.
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Working in Business Analytics with my master’s degree
RGU alumna Lina Pepple graduated with a master’s degree in Business Analytics and has been using the skills learned during her course in her professional life. Now working as a Business Analyst, Lina shares why she chose RGU, her thoughts on the course and some insights on the bright future of the industry.
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MSc Human Resource Management online – An inspiring experience
RGU alumna Therese Dharmakan-Pistilli shares her experience studying online to obtain a master’s degree in Human Resource Management while living in Italy. With the support from lecturers and through her involvement in engaging modules, Therese gained enough knowledge of the industry to start a new role as a Life, Health and Business Coach.
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Working in oil and gas with my MSc Drilling and Well Engineering degree
Liza van den Berg graduated from RGU last year with a master’s degree in Drilling and Well Engineering and has since been developing her career. She shares more about the diversity of her role, how RGU prepared her for the workplace and offers a positive outlook on the future of the industry.
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Starting a career as an Architectural Technologist
RGU alumna Kara Mutch graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology and has just started her career in the field. She shares more about her role and how RGU helped her in gaining the knowledge and skills she needed, as well as the support she received from the university in her job search.
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Studying BA (Hons) Journalism at RGU – Part 2
RGU graduate Clara Maurillon recounts her last two years studying the BA (Hons) Journalism. She discusses her placement experience, writing a research project, enhancing her employability and starting a career.