Graduates/Matures Sep 2008!

**Polldoll** · 28-03-2008, 07:51 PM

Just for us oldies..
Who is all definately going to Aberdeen, and where are you staying?
I'm 90% sure Im coming and will head for halls.. the cheapest self catering ones! (Hillhead I think)
Im 29 and a music and nurse (almost) graduate.
Px

**elz** · 28-03-2008, 10:45 PM

o u beat me to creating the post! iv been too busy panicing about where to go. aberdeen is still my gut feeling so 90% sure il be going there too. im 23 and 1/4 scottish ;p worked as hca for last few yrs and nearly a psychology grad. i think id live in halls 1st yr, not sure where ensuite ones hopefully, maybe catered for, havnt looked into where yet. role on may

**elz** · 29-03-2008, 02:16 AM

i think u normally hav to have 6 months experience working before u go on the bank. u do as an hca so id imagine u would need some experience working as a nurse.
think we'l hav to see how the course goes first?

**jitterbug** · 29-03-2008, 03:46 AM

Hey guys! I will hopefully be coming to Aberdeen in September aswell! I'm 21 and am thinking of staying in halls, although not sure which ones..going to have to do some research! Cannot wait though, still in shock about the offer!!

**AbdnGradPL** · 29-03-2008, 10:50 PM

Hey all,

If I'll meet the requirements, I'll be joining you in September

I'm 22 and (same as elz) nearly a psych graduate

As you can probably tell from my nick, I'm doing my first degree in Abdn, but originally I come from Poland. I did hca work for past 3 years, working for a care agency - they have all kinds of shifts both in ARI and Woodend, as well as care home jobs. The wages are good but not as good as bank nursing, from what I head.

To all interested - you don't need 6 months experience to become a bank nurse. For example, I advertised the idea of bank nursing to my friend from 2nd year psychology (no hca work in his CV) and he applied in their office at ARI. There's quite a long wait (3 months+ ) but eventually they train you up (4 days, so you're still 'green' and lost in the realm of hospital wards) and give you work without further complications. Banking and agency work is probably the best option for ppl like us: flexible hours + you can take a long holiday any time you want (and wages are great, too)

At this point I'm quite certain that halls will not be very good for studying (unless u spend your days at queen mother's library) because of extremely friendly and sociable crowd that parties there with frequency that would amaze many a folk. Additionally, living in a privately rented accommodation is almost always a cheaper option - so I'll look for someone willing to risk an irreversible damage to their psyche to share a flat with

On the other hand, if this won't work out I guess I'll consider moving in to Hillhead..

**Polldoll** · 30-03-2008, 12:14 AM

I had always want to be a Dr, but never thought I was academically capable. I went into nursing and found some intelligence and the more I was in paractice the more I realised that medicine is where I was meant to be.
I work on the bank as an auxiliary just now, and find it great to fit around study and placement. In Glassgow you must have 6 months post reg experience to work as a staff nurse on the bank, but in Aberdeen it says experience is prefered. So hoping to bank in Abdn. My plan is to come home to Glasgow most weekends though, I earn very good money teaching music on a Saturday morning.then a wee NS on the bank, which is very good money!! (Plus if you choose your ward carefully, there is plenty study time during a shift, never mind the learning opertunities!!)

Do you really think private accomodation will be cheaper than halls for 1st year? I thought halls could be good for meeting people. But maybe in a flat, I could bring my bunnies!! lol

**elz** · 30-03-2008, 12:59 AM

ahhhh bunnies!!! im thinking i might look into more private accomm if i do decide on aberdeen coz the halls dont look too briliant and yea think they are more expensive. i stayed in a house with people last yr it was £70 a week for each of us, we each had big rooms and a sink in there, but shared kitchen and bathroom, but that wasnt in aberdeen, think it might be bit cheaper there.