Tag: Starting University
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From Canada to Scotland
Becoming a Physiotherapist was a dream I had throughout my studies, and I was willing to go wherever I had to in order to achieve it. In November 2018, I began applying to various universities all across the world. In total, I applied up to 18 international universities!
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From Pakistan to Aberdeen
My journey from Pakistan to Aberdeen started when I took the decision to do a master’s degree that could help me expand my knowledge and boost my career. There were many different Universities and courses to choose from so I consulted “The Complete University Guide-league tables” to narrow down my options before applying for my…
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Why I chose RGU
When I was coming to the last few months of high school, I was stumped. I had a selection of Scottish universities in mind, including my hometown’s university but I just couldn’t make the decision.
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From College to University
I am currently in my 4th and final year of BEng Mechanical Engineering at RGU, however I have not spent my four years entirely at RGU. Like many others in my course, I took advantage of the degree link between college and university.
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Top tips to make friends at university
Moving away from home and making friends at university can be a daunting idea. Research shows it takes about 40 to 60 hours to create a casual friendship, 80 to 100 hours to develop an established friendship, and about 200 hours to become “good friends.”
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Top 6 things to pack in your suitcase: International Student Guide
Are you an international student beginning studies at RGU and confused about what to pack? Here are 6 things that you must consider packing as you gear up to move to a new country:
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Why do postgraduate study?
Have you ever found yourself thinking, should I do postgraduate study? Well, for starters, returning to university and being a student again is an exciting affair. But on a serious note, here are some reasons why you should be considering studying a master’s degree:
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Top Tips to Write a Personal Statement
If you are considering applying to university or college, it is important to consider what you will include in your personal statement. Your personal statement is a key part of your UCAS application as it is your chance to tell universities and colleges what makes you stand out from other applicants. We know it might…
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A leap of faith: Doing a Master’s degree at RGU
If I were to describe my motivation to do postgraduate degree in one meme, it would be this!
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Studying at RGU and settling in Aberdeen
People move quite a lot in the world and for many different purposes, it is one of the many features of the modern world and living in it. Though no one ever said doing so is an easy thing no matter the normalcy of the event.