Faculty:Science and Engineering
School:Vision and Hearing Sciences
Course: BOptom (Hons) Optometry
Aloha :D Nice to meet you all. I am Sonija, an international student from Hong Kong. It’s my first year of studying Optometry on the Cambridge campus, it is a challenging course but interesting and inspiring.
I now live in Peter Taylor House which is on campus. I really enjoy cooking dinner, playing games with my flatmates after a long day. We all have fun and enjoy our days.
As our uni is located in city centre, it is super convenient. It only takes a few minutes walk to the supermarket, coffee shops, malls and local shops. The cinema isn’t that far from our campus, only 5 mins walk - you can even go and watch a movie in the evening. I’m part of the Study Abroad Society – it's a great place for me to share my travel/ study abroad experiences and meet friends from different backgrounds. It’s a great opportunity to learn different languages and about lots of other cultures.
I do enjoy spending my time at ARU, studying in well-mixed classes.
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…
6 September 2018
If it is your first time going to university this September, you’re probably going to spend few weeks wondering what to bring with you. Here's the checklist I used. Read more…
18 May 2018
Do you know the difference between a dispensing optician, optometrist, ophthalmologist and orthoptist? They all provide eye care but have different levels of training and expertise. Read more…
18 May 2018
You’ve studied your optometry degree at university for around three years, participated in a period of clinical training and finally you’ve graduated! What happens next? Read more…
18 May 2018
Once you're registered as an optometrist, you can study for further qualifications, develop your interest in specialist areas, and take on more responsibility. Read more…
18 May 2018
I am a residential student ambassador for ARU. Every time I do an accommodation tour with future students and their parents, I’m always asked 'Which is better, student halls or houses?' Read more…
8 February 2018
The ARU Library is perfect for you, whether you're looking for a book you need for an assignment or just need a place to chill out while studying. Read more…
8 February 2018
The world has changed, and so have libraries. Nowadays, we don’t need to walk over to a library and spend time with finding a book or wandering around for a journal-hunt, if we need any information. The Library at ARU provides an <a href="https://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/index… Read more…
29 January 2018
Your student years will be the perfect time to do something amazing for yourself and others. There're a lot of people who might need your help. If you're unsure about where to volunteer and what to do, our Students' Union can help. Read more…
22 January 2018
Technology’s always evolving. University students around the world are all incorporating devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops into their studies. But which should you choose? Read more…