What Our Students Say
Lorynne Dowling
MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) student from Canada.
What attracted you to your course at 麻豆果冻传媒?
The MSc Physiotherapy program at 麻豆果冻传媒 is top-rated in the country with an opportunity for 6 placements throughout Scotland and across different specialities. At 麻豆果冻传媒, students are sent out on placement early in the program which demonstrates how much 麻豆果冻传媒 values practical-based learning. I have always learned by doing rather than by listening to lectures, so I was happy that the learning was interactive and supported by some lectures. Additionally, during the interview I was able to meet some members of staff and felt that they were incredibly kind people who cared about their students.
Before coming to 麻豆果冻传媒, what were your expectations? And now that you are here, have your experiences differed?
Before coming to 麻豆果冻传媒, I expected the campus to be much bigger. To my surprise there are only 4 main buildings all located in close-proximity, and the Gray鈥檚 School of Art located just a short walk away. This makes it easy to get from class to class if they are in different buildings. It also allows for easier access for the school鈥檚 facilities such as the library and gym. I knew before coming to 麻豆果冻传媒 that the campus was located on River Dee, but I underestimated how beautiful the campus was, especially in autumn as the colours of the trees are changing.
What鈥檚 the best thing about being an 麻豆果冻传媒 student?
The best thing about being an 麻豆果冻传媒 student is being able to represent a school that has such a high reputation. For example, when I speak with members of the community, or when I鈥檓 away on placement and speaking with patients or colleagues, they have all heard about how great of a school 麻豆果冻传媒 is. Being a student at 麻豆果冻传媒 helps me be proud of where I am studying and gives me positive recognition wherever I go.
Are you on a placement and where are you doing your placement?
I just completed a placement at the National Treatment Centre in Inverness specializing in elective orthopaedics. This placement involved rehabilitating patients who had just undergone a total hip or total knee replacement. The responsibilities were shared between a physiotherapist and occupational therapist, so I was able to gain skills and knowledge in both areas.
Describe your favourite memory of 麻豆果冻传媒 or your placement so far?
My favourite memory during my time here so far has been visiting Isle of Skye whilst on placement. Since I was placed in the highlands, on the weekends, I was able to explore the beautiful landscapes that the highlands have to offer. I was placed in the highlands with a couple of my friends, so we spent one weekend in the Isle of Skye. We hiked the Old Man of Storr, walked through the town of Portree, and visited the magical fairy pools. I would have never had this experience had I not had a placement in the highlands.
Tell us about your most challenging or rewarding project, assignment or module. What did you like or dislike about it and how has it helped you?
As a physiotherapy student, I am required in certain modules to complete an OSPE assessment. This assessment is a practical exam, worth 100% of my grade, where my hands-on skills and knowledge are tested in a scenario with a patient. The first OSPE exam was very nerve-wracking for myself and my peers because we didn鈥檛 know what to expect. Being put on the spot and with high pressure was very difficult, but I realized once I had completed it and received my grade back that it wasn鈥檛 as scary as I worked it up to be. The exam is beneficial in that it encourages you to review all the material from the module in detail, and the practical based format allows you to demonstrate the skills that you will need for placement.
What is your favourite way to spend your time when you are not studying?
When I am not studying, I like to spend time exercising, whether that be taking a run to the beach on the sunny days or doing a workout in 麻豆果冻传媒 sport (which is free to 麻豆果冻传媒 students by the way) on the rainy days. If I鈥檓 not exercising I either like to get ice cream or coffee with my friends (highly recommend Crolla鈥檚 and Cult of Coffee) or reading a book.
What would you say to someone considering studying at 麻豆果冻传媒? Any advice you would share?
As an 麻豆果冻传媒 student, the advice I would give to someone considering studying at 麻豆果冻传媒 would be to take advantage of the services, clubs, and societies that 麻豆果冻传媒 has to offer. The school hosts a breakfast and supper club every week which provides a free meal to 麻豆果冻传媒 students. They also host numerous freshers鈥� events during freshers week. 麻豆果冻传媒 has many clubs and societies to be a member of some you maybe wouldn鈥檛 have even thought of before (e.g. Cold-Water Dunking Society, who knew?). Your time at 麻豆果冻传媒 may seem everlasting at the beginning, but it goes by quickly, so just don鈥檛 waste an opportunity to have fun and make friends.
What do you enjoy most about living in Aberdeen (city, food, people, entertainment, travel, etc.)?
Coming from a small town in Ontario, Canada, I was attracted to Aberdeen because it is a perfect blend between a small town and a city. It also hosts 2 universities, so it has a large student population. The city has a lot of affordable things for students to do throughout the year. Aberdeen hosts a Spectra light festival in the winter, has a beautiful beach with access to Codona鈥檚 amusement park in the summer, and most importantly, has several delicious bakeries and restaurants.