Getting ready to move to Glasgow?
Posted 3 weeks ago
Mon 01 Sep, 2025 12:09 PM
Hear from our former residents as they set off for UofG!
Students are coming from all over the world to start the best years of their lives at the University of Glasgow!
Over the years we've had some brilliant students who documented their experience as they prepared to join the University and start their new Glasgow life. Here are a few of the best from the UofGLiving archives!
- In 2014, Vanessa from Canada created several brilliant vlogs for us. Check out her arrivals vlog and see if you relate to her experience and get some tips on the best ways to pack up your stuff!
- Gabriella moved to Glasgow from sunnier climes in January 2017 and told us all about her first impressions of the University and the Scottish weather!
- Lucy joined us from rural Galloway in 2017 and shared her preparations with us as she set off for Glasgow.
- Linda from Italy shared a few of her emotions and feelings as she set out to embark on her big move in 2018.
- Nicole joined us in 2022 and told us all about her preparations for returning to Glasgow after many years away!
- In 2024, Julia shared the 5 things she wish she'd known before she moved to Scotland. An excellent read for new arrivals from overseas!
