Great all round university with great balance of city and rurally located. Transport wise, its great within city. Although, it lacks proper parking for rurally located people (where public transport is not an option/viable option) as requires permit. To resolve this, a multistory carpark could be implemented or more bus links/shuttlebuses from locations outside of the city. The lack of public transport outside the city is a problem anyway, so may be worth considering relocating to city for duration of course. With regards to course, having already been a student previously, there are a lot more support systems in place to help aid students. Moreover, compared to other universities, the staff are more than happy to help. The small knit feel of the University and the city provides a homely lifestyle, easily and effortlessly. This is only furthered by the diversity of culture within the city and shire. The union is great, the staff are approachable and friendly. From initially becoming a student to my time here now, however, the union seems to be downsizing. I feel that this is an absolute shame as it provides an independent aspect to life as a student. It, in my opinion, has reduced the quality of student life as it miminises a student voice, independent of the university. That being said, there is a great range of mental health facilities in place now to enhance student lifestyle auch as free gym membership for students.

I think this is really person dependent and what and where they have came from before . The recorded lectures and more structured timetabling has enhanced this, however.

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The last 5 years here have been great. RGU presents students with opportunities very few university in the UK do. Being set in the heart of the UK oil capital, students studying any of the business related courses are inundated with professional visits and guest speakers. While there is a strong theme of oil and gas throughout the course, RGU is dedicated to producing ethical and environmentally savvy graduates, with most subjects discussing ethics and sustainability, aspects which are vital in education to improve our generations contribution to the world. RGU offers the majority of course with an optional placement year, aiming to increase student understanding of industries and their future career options, what I consider the greatest part of the RGU experience.