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What was supposed to be my “regular” 3-week Christmas holiday back home in Helsinki in December 2020 turned into almost a 5-month long stay as the government guidelines prevented me from returning back to Aberdeen. Funnily enough, the same thing happened last time I left Aberdeen in March 2020…
A first-of-its-kind online Scottish Vision Group (SVG) conference, organised by PhD students, took place on March 26th, 2021. SVG is an annual small, friendly, tight-knit conference for vision scientists. Every year, a picturesque location in Scotland is chosen where researchers come together and share their work on vision science. When…
One of my earliest childhood memories is of standing in the playground on an icy December day, scolding the children who were having fun, whizzing down their makeshift ice slide, crying whoops of glee as the hurtled towards the bottom of the hill. My 5-year-old brows knitted together with concern…
I started “skiing” at the age of 3 by being pushed down a hill on the golf course in Nethy Bridge near Aviemore, where my grandparents lived by my Dad. Once I passed the test of being able to carry my skis all by myself, my parents deemed me to…
Leoni:
During lockdown Mary and I both worked remotely on internships regarding impression formation alongside Dr Clare Sutherland. Although at times challenging, it has been a rewarding process. I learned a lot throughout. Not only did I develop my academic knowledge but also practical skills like working with Excel, Testable…
I was never one to excel academically. At school, during my undergraduate degree, even in the workplace, I always felt that my dyslexia held me back (I’m dyslexic, by the by). However, my MSc in Psychological Studies taught me that I am capable. My perception of my dyslexia then changed;…
After working in a software company for 4 years, I decided to study psychology abroad to achieve my dream. Fortunately, the University of Aberdeen gave me an amazing experience of studying psychology.
The program of MSc Psychological Studies covers almost all basic knowledge of psychology, including psychological assessment, biological psychology,…
I have always wanted to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology. Although clinical experience is needed to apply for the Clinical Psychology Doctorate, research skills and experience are also essential for this role. I therefore decided to complete the MRes in Psychology to strengthen my skills and knowledge as…
While completing my final year of secondary school in Slovenia I was faced with choosing what the next step in my life would be. At the time, I was very aware that my decisions would have a significant impact on the course of my future. Now, 5 years later, the…
