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ARU Blogs — Student blogs

Join students from across our University for a behind-the-scenes look at life at ARU..

Find out what they do on a daily basis, what they’re inspired by in class, the challenges they face and what they get up to outside of teaching hours. Share in their journey from the first few days in a new course to graduation!

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28 November 2022

Finding the perfect work/life balance as an Operating Department Practice student can be challenging to say the least, but you’ll be pleased to hear that it is possible with a little practice. Read more…

30 August 2022

It isn’t unusual to hear people discuss burnout, especially when you study an intensive course such as medicine. You are usually in 5 days a week, and when you aren’t on placements or in lectures, you are making your way through a mountain of content in the hopes of passing your exams. Read more…

12 October 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, ARU student Sofia chose to study online for the first semester of the 2020-21 academic year. In this blog post, she shares her advice for getting the most from remote learning. Read more…

25 September 2020

Nursing is the best career - yes I’m extremely biased, but it is! It's vital that you make time for yourself and take care of yourself, though. Here are some ways you can do that. Read more…

17 January 2020

As they reached the end of our first semester (or trimester for those of us on the accelerated degree) Primary Education Studies student Katrina asked her fellow students for the tips they'd give to those starting at university. Here are their top five. Read more…

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