What Our Students Say
Emma Huby
Bachelor of Midwifery, from Elgin in Scotland
Why did you choose Ðǿմ«Ã½?
Ðǿմ«Ã½ was always my first choice for the midwifery course, as my older sister is a student there and highly recommended it. After visiting her several times I got to know my way around Aberdeen and I think it’s a great location. I also went to the open day in October 2015, where we were shown around campus and the clinical skills centre. I thought it was brilliant!
Why did you choose the course you are studying?
I haven’t always known that I wanted to be a midwife, but I’ve always been interested in it. A year before I applied I knew I really wanted to give it a go, and I’ve never looked back. The open day I went to showed me a lot about the course before I started, which was very helpful in making my final decision. I think it’s a brilliant job to do, working with women and their families during such a special time in their lives, and I find the biology of it fascinating.
What are your favourite things about being a student in Aberdeen?
I love the location, it’s only an hour and a half away from home so I can visit each month. My flatmates in student halls are fantastic as well, they’ve kept me going! I used to live in a small town in Moray so it’s a nice transition to somewhere like Aberdeen, which has shops, cinemas and plenty other things to do.
Have you been involved in any clubs or societies while at Ðǿմ«Ã½? If so tell us a little bit about it
I have not yet been involved in any societies in uni, but I am a member of the Ðǿմ«Ã½ gym. It’s got really great facilities, swimming pool and classes available.
Do you have any advice for people who are considering study at Ðǿմ«Ã½?
My advice would be to go to as many Open Days, Applicants' Days, ask as many questions, as possible! Ðǿմ«Ã½ is a brilliant campus with so many courses and opportunities available, it’s definitely worth trying out.
What do you want to do when you complete your course?
When I qualify as a midwife in 2019 I’d like to work in a city hospital to consolidate my skills for a couple of years. I also want to look into travelling abroad after that for midwifery opportunities, and gain some life experience. When I come back to Scotland I would be interested in perhaps doing another postgraduate course and specialise in something as a midwife.
