Tag: International Students
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From Nigeria to Aberdeen: My master’s journey at RGU
If you had told me a few years ago that I would leave Nigeria, move thousands of miles away, and start a master’s degree in Scotland, I would have smiled and said, “we’ll see”. Yet here I am studying MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Robert Gordon University and, honestly, it has been one…
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My Journey into Nursing from India to Aberdeen
This Nurses’ Day, we celebrate the compassion, resilience and dedication that nurses bring to people’s lives every single day. Sourav’s journey, from the countryside of Punjab to studying at RGU highlights the heart of nursing: caring for others, embracing challenges, and finding purpose in making a difference when it matters most.
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Falling in Love with Aberdeen: Life as an International Student at RGU
From coastal views and green open spaces to a welcoming student community, Aberdeen offers a unique balance between city life and calm surroundings. For Keiko, Computer Science student, moving from Jakarta to study at Robert Gordon University (RGU) revealed a side of the city that goes beyond first impressions. This blog shares how Aberdeen’s pace…
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From Vietnam to Aberdeen – My Journey to Study Business with Financial Management
I still remember walking to the Garthdee campus on my first day. The street was tranquil, surrounded significantly by nature, a stark contrast to what I knew. The campus area was spacious, with modern buildings set among green parkland stretching towards the River Dee. Everything felt so quiet, so open. It was nothing like the…
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From South Africa to Aberdeen to Study MSc Financial Management at RGU
In this blog, South African student Nsovo reflects on her journey from arriving in Aberdeen for the first time, to returning years later to study her master’s in Financial Management. Her story offers an honest look at what it’s like to study, grow, and find community here at RGU.
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My Journey From Nigeria to Aberdeen
RGU student Favour shares her experience settling in after moving from Nigeria to Aberdeen. From the visa process to studying away from home, she tells us about her experience and gives some top tips for those wanting to follow the same path.
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Balancing your studies and wellbeing at RGU
Hear from master’s student Amaka about her top tips to look after her wellbeing while studying Cybersecurity at RGU.
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I Stumbled Into Tech: My Path to International Business Management at RGU
International student Anita first thought she was going to become a Geologist when a seemingly mundane conversation with a friend changed her career trajectory. After discovering product management was what she wanted to do, joining the master’s in International Business Management at RGU was a no-brainer. Hear about her journey and her experience studying at…
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Building a Support Network at RGU
Starting your university journey comes with its fair share of mixed feelings. You arrive on campus, maybe with a little bit of anxiety, wondering “How am I going to make friends?”. RGU alumnus Paa shares his story and gives you tips on how to grow your network at university, even if you’re new to Scotland…
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From Ireland to Aberdeen studying Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy student Grace shares her journey moving from Ireland to Aberdeen and her experience studying at RGU including how the course and placement have helped her grow personally and professionally.