Tag: Starting University
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Top tips to make friends when starting university as an international student
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering student Zaid moved from his home country to Aberdeen to start his academic journey at RGU and shares his tried and tested techniques to make friends when starting from scratch.
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Busting university myths – Rachel’s experience at RGU
We are taking part in University Alliance’s myth-busting campaign to help those who don’t think university is for them to change their perspective and take the leap to apply. Fourth-year Fashion Management Rachel Johnston shares her experience at RGU as someone who didn’t have a clear idea of the path she should follow.
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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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Top tips for students starting at RGU
Starting university can be scary, but with the right support and advice it can be way easier to settle in. We asked our Instagram community to share their tips for new students starting at RGU this September. Find out more in this blog!
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Studying Biomedical Science vs Applied Biomedical Science
What is the difference between studying Biomedical Science and Applied Biomedical Science? RGU student, Aimee Work discusses her experience in choosing between the two possible degree routes within the Biomedical Science degree programme, and what factors led her to make an informed decision on the degree path most suitable to her.
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Moving to Scotland to study MSc Financial Management
Rubén García decided to move from Mexico to Aberdeen to embark on the MSc Financial Management course at RGU to enable him to upgrade his financial skills to boost his career. He shares his journey and why the city of Aberdeen is the perfect place to study.
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Studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering at RGU
Joseph Souter shares how his passion for electronics led him to study an HND in Engineering Systems. Considering his next steps, Joseph visited RGU’s Open Day and Applicants’ Day to find out more. After seeing the engineering facilities and speaking to the School of Engineering staff, Joseph’s mind was made up, and his new chapter…
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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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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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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: