Tag: International Students
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Being part of the RGU Malaysian, Bruneian and Singaporean Society
RGU welcomes over 16,000 international students every academic year. If you are one of them, you can join one of RGU Union’s cultural societies to meet people that share the same background as you. Dietetics student Xiang shares how she had the best first year at university as part of the Malaysian, Bruneian and Singaporean…
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Shopping for African food in Aberdeen
As an international student moving to or living in Aberdeen, you might wonder if you will be able to cook traditional food from your home country. RGU student Ibidunni Awe, from Nigeria, shares a few tips on where to find African food in Aberdeen, which may be easier than you thought!
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How support at RGU helped me settle in after moving from Mexico
International student Oliva moved to Aberdeen to study a master’s at RGU. She shares how she took advantage of the support at RGU to adapt to her new environment, and how the university’s support services helped her academically and personally.
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Taking part in the Nippon Foundation Summer School 2022
This year marks the 5th year that RGU have collaborated with the Nippon Foundation Ocean Innovation Consortium to deliver the Nippon Foundation Summer School. The month long programme focusing on offshore energy, will enhance capacity building in offshore engineering in Japan. We spoke to four of the students undertaking the programme to find out more…
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International students: Things to sort out after arriving in the UK
If you’re moving to Aberdeen from abroad to study at RGU, there are important things you need to take care of after arriving in the UK, such as registering with a doctor and opening a bank account. Here is a guide that will help you with administrative tasks you should do upon arrival:
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Home away from home: Living in student accommodation at RGU
Master’s student Jhulia moved from Brazil to come study in Aberdeen and has been living in Ramsay Development, one of RGU’s student accommodation sites. She shares her experience moving into a new home and the benefits of living in halls.
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How to make Aberdeen your home away from home as an international student
Moving to a new country and having to adapt to a new culture can be nerve-wracking. To help you settle in Aberdeen, we asked international students at RGU their top tips on how to make the Granite City your home away from home.
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How I boost my employability as an international student
Priscilla moved from Nigeria to Aberdeen to study a master’s in Pharmacy and has since been learning new skills and boosting her employability by taking advantage of the opportunities available at RGU.
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Living in RGU accommodation: My experience as an international student
Meryem Hamdani lived in Woolmanhill Flats, one of RGU’s student accommodation sites, after moving from Morocco to study in Aberdeen. She shares what living in RGU halls is like and her experience helping other residents as part of the ResLife team.
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From China to Aberdeen – Starting RGU as an international student
RGU welcomes 16,000 students every year from over 150 countries. First-year student Muyang He moved from China to Aberdeen last September to obtain a degree in Fashion Management at RGU. She discusses choosing to move abroad and shares her experience as a new student in Aberdeen.