University of Aberdeen
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Living costs in Aberdeen
Im thinking of going to Aberdeen university and i know the costs of the first year accomodation, but what about after that? I've heard that because of the oil industry in Aberdeen the cost of living is high, is this true? It's between Glasgow Uni and Aberdeen, just dont know which to choose.
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University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen has no urban area really, so whereas a lot of people stay at home and commute to Glasgow, this isn't the case to the same extent in Aberdeen. Whereas Glasgow has about 50,000 University students in a population of 700,000, Aberdeen has about 30,000 in a population of 200,000, so there is considerably more pressure on rooms. My friends in Aberdeen are paying £40 a month more than I am in the West End of Glasgow, which isn't really a massive amount, but still relative significant.
TBH, I haven't really spent that much. It depends where you go in first year. As it stands I don't have to worry about food costs and utility bills as that is in my accommodation. A night out can be as cheap as £15 but on average can be about £25. It's not that bad, but then again, I am going by Edinburgh standards.
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I actually live in Aberdeen and I dont think it is that much more expensive than Glasgow. I stayed in Glasgow for a few months and found it to be about the same! there are plenty of student flats here and plenty of accommodation available. There are also plenty of part time jobs to help you and the pay is slightly higher here given the fact we are in the oil capital of europe!
I actually live in Aberdeen and I dont think it is that much more expensive than Glasgow. I stayed in Glasgow for a few months and found it to be about the same! there are plenty of student flats here and plenty of accommodation available. There are also plenty of part time jobs to help you and the pay is slightly higher here given the fact we are in the oil capital of europe!
Keeno89
Their is always loads of bar work going if you want that sort of thing. I had a look recently cos I am bored of my job and I found everything from waiting in restaurants to being a poker dealer! Have a look on the jobcentre website if you want. Usually quite a lot going around.
You actually looking for another job?
Jobs going at B&Q...
smellslikemarmite
You actually looking for another job?
Jobs going at B&Q...
Jobs going at B&Q...
Where is it and when are the shifts? I can only work weekends and would be looking for fulltime work over summer....:P I applied for a job with the NHS in September and still not heard back
Had an interview in september, got my disclosure in October and they asked for a reference which they got on the same day in December!Keeno89
Where is it and when are the shifts? I can only work weekends and would be looking for fulltime work over summer....:P I applied for a job with the NHS in September and still not heard back Had an interview in september, got my disclosure in October and they asked for a reference which they got on the same day in December!
Had an interview in september, got my disclosure in October and they asked for a reference which they got on the same day in December!Garthdee, shifts are evenings and weekends at the moment.
Apply online, and you should hear from HR in the next couple weeks.
Oh, and it's checkouts you're looking for - it's good bant and the work is varied.
smellslikemarmite
Garthdee, shifts are evenings and weekends at the moment.
Apply online, and you should hear from HR in the next couple weeks.
Oh, and it's checkouts you're looking for - it's good bant and the work is varied.
Apply online, and you should hear from HR in the next couple weeks.
Oh, and it's checkouts you're looking for - it's good bant and the work is varied.
Yikes Garthdee is miles away though
I work at the railway station and it's a 35 minute walk or 15 mins on the bus. As far as I know would have to get a bus into town the a number 1 or 2 to get there 
Keeno89
Yikes Garthdee is miles away though I work at the railway station and it's a 35 minute walk or 15 mins on the bus. As far as I know would have to get a bus into town the a number 1 or 2 to get there
I work at the railway station and it's a 35 minute walk or 15 mins on the bus. As far as I know would have to get a bus into town the a number 1 or 2 to get there Ah I was assuming you lived around the King St area.
Anyone want a job? :P
Keeno89
With lidl at the bottom of Hillhead you can feed yourself for about 20p 
Currently closed for a refurb, although I think they're running some sort of shuttle bus to their other store? It's rubbish anyway, much prefer Morrisons
smellslikemarmite
Ah I was assuming you lived around the King St area.
Anyone want a job? :P
Anyone want a job? :P
Me! Pick me!
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