Stories

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…

I first came to the University of Aberdeen to study Psychology in September 2015. I thoroughly enjoyed my undergraduate degree and developed a strong interest in research, particularly in the areas of perception and action in relation to sport. I was delighted to be given the opportunity to continue…

After working in the creative industry for almost 14 years, my passion and enthusiasm to study Psychology grew rapidly after my brother was diagnosed with acute depression and schizophrenia. My quest to learn as much as possible about these conditions to help my brother led to my deep commitment to pursue a career…

For the past two months, I have been working as an intern alongside Professor Amy Irwin and PhD student Oliver Hamlet as part of the Applied Psychology & Human Factors Psychology Group at the University of Aberdeen. My role has been primarily focused on the helicopter industry with a majority…