Find Your True North

University of Aberdeen

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.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    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.

  2. Episode 2

    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.

  3. Episode 3

    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/

  4. Episode 4

    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.

  5. Episode 5

    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.

  6. Episode 6

    Making The Most Of It

    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.

  • 6 Episodes

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    University of Aberdeen
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 University of Aberdeen