Find Your True North is the podcast for new students at the University of Aberdeen. Starting university is such an exciting time, but there’s a lot to take in! From settling into university life, to making friends, accessing help and support, and also getting to know the city of Aberdeen.
In this podcast, we meet current students at the University of Aberdeen, get the lowdown on what it’s really like from day one, and pick up some tips and advice to make your time in Aberdeen as amazing as it should be.
From day one the University of Aberdeen helps you grow and develop as a person, providing many opportunities to get you ready for life after university. In our final episode, we look at all the careers advice and support available, and how your time in Aberdeen changes you as a person.
14 Jul 2026
Life In Aberdeen
Beaches, Scottish heritage, and brilliant people make Aberdeen a great city to live in. We meet current students and get the lowdown on Aberdeen, what the people are like, what there is to do, and how students spend their time in the city.
14 Jul 2026
The Scottish Degree
Studying for a degree in Scotland works in a slightly different way to elsewhere, and for good reason. In this episode, we look at the academic side of your time in Aberdeen – meeting current students to find out what university work is really like, and how you can get the most from the unique Scottish degree system.
14 Jul 2026
Help & Support
Your time at the University of Aberdeen will be one of the most exciting times of your life – but everyone needs some help and support along the way, especially in first year. We talk through all the help and support available from the University of Aberdeen, and get tips on how to access support. More details at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/students/support/ (https://www.abdn.ac.uk/students/support/)
14 Jul 2026
Fitting In
If you ask any student what their main concern is before starting university, they’ll usually say it’s making friends. So how easy is it to meet people and start building friendships in Aberdeen? We find out from current students, get some great advice, and find out how the University of Aberdeen can help you build friendships.
14 Jul 2026
The First Few Weeks
Welcome to the University of Aberdeen! In this episode, we start where you start, on day one, and find out from current students what those first few weeks and months are really like. Includes tips and advice to help settle into your new home.
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