Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/find-your-true-north 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. © 2026 University of Aberdeen 7db15518-69de-5f59-880a-d60c4d8fda46 yes en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:12:24 +0100 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:12:53 +0100 https://img.transistorcdn.com/PTCJY6I-aLH-uNjnSgyIc445YeEEYCFq4Khovnv_eUg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYWIw/YjI0OTRlNTYwZmU5/ZjA1NzE0YmFlMDNi/YmNmYi5qcGc.jpg serial 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. Find Your True North is the podcast for new students at the University of Aberdeen. University of Aberdeen No No 1 1 The First Few Weeks full fc40d24a-ec11-43e9-a61b-de75b9273f60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bc22d91 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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]]> No 2 2 Fitting In full c87eb346-b90e-4922-b5d4-e450b0046b01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c2b90be 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.

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]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:01 +0100 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 1336 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.

]]> No 3 3 Help & Support full 61f108f1-0fa6-46c8-b281-a329867bb685 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62dc1e58 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/

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]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:09 +0100 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 919 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/

]]> No 4 4 The Scottish Degree full e36260ba-ad9b-4653-9133-9abe20eb6288 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3061f3c 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:14 +0100 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 1214 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. 

]]> No 5 5 Life In Aberdeen full 9324aaa3-89b7-4b3d-b73c-409b8a33ebaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/c93d998d 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:20 +0100 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 870 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. 

]]> No 6 6 Making The Most Of It full ff7b4f88-4688-44b0-8499-f7e08f2a7a00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d5f2d89 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:26 +0100 University of Aberdeen University of Aberdeen 1167 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. 

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