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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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10 April 2024

ARU's campus in Chelmsford is a 15-minute walk from the city centre, making it easy to find things to do. There are also lots of events and opportunities on campus. Here are some of my highlights. Read more…

10 April 2024

Deciding to go back into further education as a mature student is not an easy decision. When I was faced with making this choice, I had to weigh up all my options carefully. Here's how I did it. Read more…

30 January 2024

5 years ago, Fatima came to the UK as a Spice Girls fan, she saw them perform on stage in Manchester Stadium. She then travelled with her family around the country and decided to visit Cambridge to explore the city and ARU before applying and making the decision to study here. Read more…

29 January 2024

Embarking on solo living, separated from loved ones, brings challenges of adapting to new cultures and navigating the unpredictable weather, as seen in the UK. Yet, the saying "A bad penny always turns up" offers solace, emphasising the transient nature of challenges in this journey of independence. Read more…

16 January 2024

Life is all about finding the perfect balance between your personal and professional life. These are few steps I implement in my life to achieve that perfect balance to keep me going and drive me to thrive every day. Read more…

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