Posts in "Uni Life"

Emma speaks about things to do around Aberdeen and Scotland. #MyAberdeenJourney

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Sometimes it is hard to be social and go to an event or party with your friends, family or colleagues, especially if you have a busy daily schedule. Some time off for yourself to recharge might be just what you need in a case like this. But…

During your time at university, more than ever, you will be asked one very well-known question by your classmates and flat mates ‘Do you want to come on a night out?’ It is completely okay to say ‘no’ when you don’t have time, if you don’t feel moved by an opportunity, or…

Five years ago, when I started university, I received my first student loan payment of somewhere between £600-£1000 and I was over the moon. I budgeted for my rent, essentials and an expensive week of parties during Welcome Week but I got a real shock when I realised that academic textbooks…

Emma tells us about her Uni life. #MyAberdeenJourney

Emma speaks about the Admissions process and her experience of Freshers' Week. #MyAberdeenJourney

Welcome Week is nearly here! Which is exciting for new but also returning students as it gives time to let off some steam before the university starts. This blog post is mostly aimed at the first-year students where I will share my tips from my first year at university on…

When I came into third year, one aspect of university life that felt daunting was the pressure of knowing that I had to solidify my learning techniques and be prepared for the imminent increased workload. In retrospect, I realise that I was far better at dealing with this in my…

This post isn’t designed to be exhaustive, so I’ll leave out a lot of things the majority might know already – such as how to control your privacy settings online and refraining from saying something that might damage your reputation. Instead, I’ll give you guys some useful ways to expand…

5 years of studying at the University of Aberdeen and my recent graduation have mounted up to countless life lessons learned but I’ve narrowed it down to my top ten.

Be open to new opportunities – you never know…