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Join students from across our University for a behind-the-scenes look at life at Anglia Ruskin. 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.
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I've been so privileged to work alongside such passionate mentors in practice and such amazing role models at university, and it's with the help of these amazing teachers that I've come so far
- Sophie, BSc (Hons) Midwifery
When studying at ARU, you’ll be able to explore your passions and challenge yourself, and you will be guided by your tutors step by step through your journey. But what would the university experience be without friends and a bit (or a bit more) fun? Read more…
Midwifery student Freya talks about starting her degree at ARU during COVID-19, and her thoughts and feelings after her first week as a university student. Read more…
Moving to a foreign country for me was extremely challenging, but right now, I am proud of my decision. I am from Lithuania, and my trip started from there. It was not easy to say goodbye to my family, friends and hobbies, but it was a new beginning in my life. Read more…
The first few weeks of University were the most daunting yet exciting few weeks! Packed full of moving miles from home, making new friends, freshers fairs and events, and for the unlucky ones…freshers flu, the first few weeks seem to come and go in a flash! Read more…
2015 was an exciting year for me. I started university and moved to a new country (the perfect mixture of terrifying and exciting you need in your life, right?). Read more…
Today I want to share with you my personal experience of Freshers’ Week and with that, also point out what amazing work the Students’ Union does to ensure that we have a great university experience! Read more…
Year One, Trimester 1
So, the end of first year is nigh. Only two more weeks left before I sit my OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examination), which tests our ability as practitioners to clinically examine a patient. But I’ll talk more about exams later on in another post… Read more…
The summer before I started university was full of excitement at the prospect of leaving home, living on my own and starting afresh. Having always lived in the same, small city I was apprehensive but felt so ready to move out and start my life. Read more…
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