Ask Aberdeen

Thinking about studying Medicine at University? Listen to this episode where we speak with our Medicine Admissions staff member Sarah and current medical student Jie Fei.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Thinking about studying Medicine at University? Listen to this episode where we speak with our Medicine Admissions staff member Sarah and current medical student Jie Fei. 

• Entry Requirements 
• Work Experience
• Jie Fei's Blog

Join us this week to hear about our careers service at the University of Aberdeen and how they can help guide you when choosing your degree options, thinking about work experience and getting the job of your dreams after university.
 
A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

• Look at options with a particular degree, you could point them in the direction of our Explore your Options page here.  
• The Prospects Career Planner can be found here.  

Budgeting for your living expenses at uni can be daunting. Student Advice & Support adviser Jemma and current student Vera join us to discuss how to keep on top of things and their top money-saving tips.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Useful links: 

• University accommodation and prices
• Student Support – Money Matters 
• General Student Finance information
• UCAS budget calculator

Sports and Societies are a massive and exciting part of university. Listen to this week’s episode to find out all the inside tips on getting involved at Aberdeen. We talk about BUCS, facilities, how to start your own sports club and society and trying things out in welcome week. 

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

A transcript can be found online, here.

Uni accommodation is where memories and life-long friendships are made. Accommodation manager Kirstin and student Ottilia answer all your frequently asked questions about our Hillhead Student Village. 

• Accommodation search and 360 videos
• Hillhead accommodation video tours
• Chat with current students via UniBuddy

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

In this episode we speak to Gerry, an admissions selector, and Anna, a member of our Access and Articulation Team, about their top tips for applying to University and writing your personal statement. We discuss UCAS, what to include and how to write your personal statement, applying for multiple degree subjects, getting help and advice and interviews. 

A transcript for this episode is available online here.

In this episode we speak to Bethany, a current Aberdeen student, who articulated from college to university. We discuss why going to college is a great route into university and the support available for Scottish college students.

Find out more information on Articulation from College to University.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Thinking about studying an Arts and Humanities degree at university? Students Rian and Natalie share what studying at uni is like, including what their usual day looks like! 

• Rian’s disabled student’s guide to getting around campus 
• Find out more about your degree 
• Chat with current students via UniBuddy 

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Ever wondered what it’s like moving from school to university and studying a science degree? How many labs, lectures and seminars you will have? What work experience can you do and are there field trips? We chat to two current Aberdeen students Sam and Max as they tell us what a day in the life of a science student is like. 

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Applying to Aberdeen from abroad? Jack from the USA and our International Officer Frances talk about what it is like to move to Aberdeen, what support is available, and how the Scottish uni system might differ from what you are used to.

• Funding database 
• Country-specific pages
• Contact your international officer
• Chat with current students via UniBuddy