To help us mark University Mental Health Day on the 4th March 2021, Saoirse Brennan, an RGU: Nightline Coordinator writes about student mental health, the importance of seeking help and the motto of the RGU: Nightline service.
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RGU’s Top 20 of 2020
2020 has not been the year many of us expected (to say the least!) but with 2021 just around the corner and still a bit of uncertainty as to what next year will bring, we think it’s important to reflect on the positives of this year and remember everything you’ve achieved, no matter how big…
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How to Stay Healthy and Productive While Studying from Home
Working from home has lasted a lot longer than any of us expected! Many of us may be stuck in a routine which we are used to, but may not necessarily be the most productive. Physiotherapy student Andrea shares his top tips on how to stay healthy and productive while studying from home.
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Celebrating St. Andrew’s Day
RGU alumna Kirstin Bell shares the history of St Andrew’s Day and provides ideas on how you can celebrate this year in the comfort of your home!
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7 Simple and Affordable Ways to Stay Healthy as a Student
There is a common misconception that to be healthy, you have to spend a fortune. Over the course of my studies at RGU, I have gained a wealth of simple and affordable tips to remain healthy at university. Here are my top seven tips for students on how to stay fit physically and mentally…
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Studying amidst a pandemic: My virtual learning experience
When the clock struck 12 on New Year’s eve, I remember thinking that 2020 is going to be a happening year for me. I was about start a Master’s degree at RGU in two weeks, I had all my travel plans sketched out for the year and I couldn’t contain my excitement. But life had…
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From Spain to Aberdeen
The best thing about studying abroad is that you get to have two homes. That is something I would have never experienced if I didn’t leave my home country, Spain.
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Studying Pharmacy at RGU
When I look back at the beginning of my journey in 2016, I remember being elated as I received my offer to study Pharmacy at RGU. I was excited for this unknown journey I was about to embark on and I frequently envisioned how this chapter would end in 2020!
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Aberdeenshire walking and hiking trails
One of the advantages of studying at RGU is having beautiful scenery on your doorstep. Aberdeenshire has an abundance of walking and hiking trails to explore that are as close as half an hour drive from the city of Aberdeen.
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Ten facts about Aberdeen
Aberdeen is more than just an oil capital, it has plenty to offer in the way of entertainment, history and beautiful scenery. Known for its fascinating history, unique architecture and high-ranked Universities it is also Scotland’s third-largest city. Here are a few facts you may have never heard about Aberdeen:
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