Though it has only been 2 weeks since University has started, my experience has been entirely different to college. There are enormous lecture theatres which house hundreds of students, lectures last an hour and are recorded so you will never miss a thing but despite this lots of information can…
My first couple of days in Aberdeen were spent exploring this beautiful city. I took several hours walking and looking at the buildings though, in my experience, I wouldn’t recommend eating outside as the seagulls will mug you for a couple of carbs. However, my exploration took me to a…
G2M students share their experiences of settling in on the first few days of their course.
It’s the first day with the people we’re going to spend much of our future medical careers with!
Some of us are feeling nervous and some excited, we’ve came from all different backgrounds and…
A G2M student shares their thoughts on starting out on their pathway to a medical career.
Beginning at NESCOL (North East Scotland College)
As day one of the Gateway to Medicine course finally loomed, we were all apprehensive. Flatmates had been met and friendships had been made, but what…
A G2M student shares their thoughts on arriving in Aberdeen.
My first couple of days in Aberdeen were spent exploring this beautiful city. I took several hours walking and looking at the buildings though, in my experience, I wouldn’t recommend eating outside as the seagulls will mug you for a…
There is a road in Applecross in the north-west Highlands called Bealach na Bà which twists,winds and climbs to more than 2,000ft above sea level, making it the greatest ascent of any road climb in the UK. With a gradient approaching 20% in some places, its narrow sharp bends have…
