Join students from across our Faculty of Science and Engineering for a behind-the-scenes look at life at Anglia Ruskin.
Our bloggers are studying a range of courses, from optometry to computer science, and studying in Cambridge and Chelmsford. Follow them from Freshers' Week through to graduation.
Featured Post
9 November 2017
I consider my experience studying computer science as one that reinforces the fact that women are very capable when it comes to studying computer science as a major. Perseverance is the word! Do it afraid if you have too. I didn’t just survive but had a remarkable outcome. If I can do it… Read more…
Latest Post
11 September 2019
So, you’ve gotten through A-levels, made it past results day and you're off to university. The thing on most people’s mind is meeting new people and getting along with them. Here’s a few ways to make it easier. Read more…
20 August 2019
I am in my final year now and I am so happy with where I am in terms of work experience. ARU has offered me so many opportunities that I am grateful for. Read more…
22 July 2019
At the beginning of my first year at ARU, I had the chance to become a Digital Student Ambassador - or DSA for short. So... how was it? Read more…
12 July 2019
As I complete my second year studying Animal Behaviour at ARU, here are some of the top books to look at to help you with your studies. Read more…
4 July 2019
Ever find yourself cooped in your room because you’re too scared to meet someone new? Or maybe because you like your comforts so you’d rather not tarnish that. Social anxiety can be overwhelming, I can only imagine you having butterflies, maybe slightly nauseated… Read more…
23 May 2019
Dr Kez Latham is a professional optometrist, and Head of the Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences at ARU. Here, Kez discusses how her job allows her to make a difference - to students, patients and colleagues. Read more…
14 April 2019
Cambridge is such a vibrant, busy city. I’ve lived here for almost four years now and my biggest piece of advice to find Cambridge is to get lost. Cliché as it sounds, I’ve discovered some of Cambridge’s hidden treasures on days when my phones died… Read more…
4 March 2019
Your first year at university is nearly over and you can start thinking about who you live with next year. It sounds exciting that you can live with your friends or course mates - but are there pros AND cons? Read more…
10 February 2019
When you first start university you come with a lot of expectations, some good and some bad but overall a sense of apprehension of the unknown. Read more…
25 January 2019
Hello January! January is my favourite month of the year. It is a completely new chapter, a white sheet awaiting text, a beginning. But as I'm preparing to run the Cambridge Half Marathon, it's also a challenging, intensive and hard moment, full of dreams, ambitions and promises. Read more…
Disclaimer
The views expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of Anglia Ruskin University. If you've got any concerns please contact us.