My overall experience has been great. I have always found support and a friendly face ready to help with my queries. The final year was hard. For the first time I had to request a few extensions to submit my assignments as I was not 100% good, in terms of mental health.
I grew up around cars, my father is a mechanic, and my brother shares his passion, so there was always a chance to watch them work on different vehicles and learn more about cars and engines.
The College was recommended by a friend. After having a further look into the University, the College and course pathway I was really interested in how the foundation year prepares you for university.
ARU was my first choice university from the day I chose my IGCSEs, but when my A Levels didn’t go according to plan my dream of a BSc in Psychology and Criminology seemed far out of my reach.
Residing in a new country is an exciting experience, you will be studying, exploring and making friends. However, you need to be able to manage your money. Here are some ways you can save money in the UK while still having a great time.
You might feel overwhelmed with the opportunity of studying out of your home country, being away from your family and friends having to live the independent life that you have always dreamed of. With the hope of it being an easy transition. It is truly exciting but it is not an easy process.
Foundations are very well known to be virtually the most important part of a structure and human growth. The stronger, well rooted the foundation is or in the case of humans, the better the knowledge impacted during growth and learning, the stronger the structure or individual.
Cambridge is a fun city to be in however it is always nice to travel out and explore other places. London is only 50 minutes away so it’s really easy to jump on a train and get there after classes or at the weekend. I have summed up a way to make your time in the UK fun, cheap and easily accessible.
Having studied at ARU College through the Foundation pathway, I was able to integrate well into the Cambridge city life. All of my studies were on campus which made me feel more comfortable in my surroundings and I was able to meet students who were already part of the university.