Kilts in Aberdeen and Edinburgh?

**madmacs** · 30th December 12, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

Of the two universities you will probably find more Scots in Aberdeen as Edinburgh is very popular with our southern neighbours (known in student circles as 'Yahs' - "are you coming to Champagne Charlie's tonight?" - " Oh ya"). My then student son said they tended to move in rather exclusive circles, not mingling with the locals. Naturally they are not kilt-wearers.

That would be the ones who didn't get accepted at St Andrews presumably...

**Phil** · 30th December 12, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by madmacs

That would be the ones who didn't get accepted at St Andrews presumably...

I don't know - more likely rejects from Oxbridge, especially if mummy & daddy found the flat prices more attractive in Edinburgh.

**ProudGrandsonofClanGrant** · 30th December 12, 05:43 PM

Jordan,

I would gladly meet for a drink if I get up to Aberdeen. I've been offered a place at RGU as well as the University of Aberdeen, so there is a decent chance. I think I would prefer Aberdeen to Edinburgh because of the sizes, but it's hard to tell. I prefer the northerly location as well. I'm hoping to visit both cities before I accept an offer. Thank you for your help.
Nick

**madmacs** · 30th December 12, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by ProudGrandsonofClanGrant

I've been offered a place at RGU as well as the University of Aberdeen, so there is a decent chance.

RGU... That would be my Alma Mata

**ProudGrandsonofClanGrant** · 30th December 12, 07:09 PM

Madmacs,

do you know anything about their mechanical engineering program? Did you enjoy your time at RGU? I've heard that graduate job prospects are good.

Nick

**madmacs** · 30th December 12, 09:21 PM

I think my nephew is doing either undergrad and masters mechanical or electrical there... You're in the right area for mechanical though due to the oil industry. Shell used to take a lot of graduates I believe.

It was a good school when I was there... Unless things have changed however I would say a UK degree is harder than a US one...

**Jordan** · 30th December 12, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by ProudGrandsonofClanGrant

Jordan,

I would gladly meet for a drink if I get up to Aberdeen. I've been offered a place at RGU as well as the University of Aberdeen, so there is a decent chance. I think I would prefer Aberdeen to Edinburgh because of the sizes, but it's hard to tell. I prefer the northerly location as well. I'm hoping to visit both cities before I accept an offer. Thank you for your help.
Nick

Even if you do decide to go to that lesser university in the south ( I jest. They are both great) If you make it up to my neck of the woods a drink is in order.