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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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2 November 2023

As I'm now well within my second year at ARU, I thought now would be a good time to recap my first year and share my experiences - the good and the bad. Read more…

31 July 2023

When starting university, how do you settle in and find out more about student life? The answer is Welcome Week. ARU Psychology student Lily shares her top tips on how to make the most of the week. Read more…

14 June 2023

Meeting new people and making friends is a really important part of your university experience. We asked our students to tell us a bit about how they settled in at ARU. Read more…

25 May 2023

Starting university and wondering about the best things to take with you for lectures and day-to-day student life? Computer science student Eden shares five must-haves (and nice-to-haves). Read more…

28 March 2023

My first year studying Paramedic Science was one of the most eye-opening years I have had while being in education. I came to university at the age of 18 having moved far away from home. I always had a lot of excitement towards the course and always looked forward to learning more and more. Read more…

9 June 2022

Bayleigh describes the field trips enjoyed by Animal Behaviour students in their first year. Read more…

8 June 2022

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…

16 May 2022

One of the first questions I am asked is: what books do I need to buy before starting Medicine? My response will always be, unless you have required summer reading, leave out the book buying until you’re actually studying the course. Read more…

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