As an international student, it can be daunting moving to a new environment for your studies with many different things you need to remember to complete before you can settle into university.
Once you have received your confirmation of studies for RGU there will be many pre-arrival checks that you will need to do before you arrive in Aberdeen, all information about pre-arrival can be found on the university website here: Pre-Arrival Information | International Students | RGU
Navigating University Life
Once you have arrived in Aberdeen you will be settling into your new life and academics, and this can be very overwhelming for new students. To help you navigate this new period in your life, RGU have created several useful resources that can help you answer common questions from accommodation to the weather to where to find familiar foods:
- Welcome area on Moodle – includes everything you need throughout your university journey.
- New Student Information New Students | RGU – from pre-arrival and setting up your digital learning, to transport and living in Aberdeen, this page has you covered.
- MYRGU App – your one space for accessing university resources, timetables, support service appointments and much more.
Navigating the Union
Here at RGUSU we offer students extracurricular opportunities to engage with peers by building communities and friendships through societies, groups, networks and sports clubs, volunteering in the local community, or have your voices heard within the university.
Our website has some fantastic resources for you too …. here are some of our highlights: