Faculty:Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
School:School of Education
Course: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
Hi my name is Shannon and I'm studying Early Childhood Studies in Chelmsford.
Living in the Student Village is a great experience where you can meet new people from around the world. I have made some great friends and lifelong memories and I am looking forward to making many more during my time at ARU.
Alongside my course I enjoy going out and socialising with my friends and also going home to see my family.
I am a student ambassador in my spare time which I enjoy doing as I meet new people every day and when we have visitors, I hope I encourage them to follow their dreams by telling them a bit about my experience and what they can achieve at uni!
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17 June 2020
Postgraduate study is a significant step up and you'll want to make sure you enjoy it, as well as getting the educational benefits. Masters student Shannon has some tips on finding the course that's right for you. Read more…
6 February 2020
As a postgraduate student, most of my class was made up of mature students who were returning to education after a long break. Many of them also work full-time and fit studies in around their job. I'd come straight from my bachelors degree so making friends felt a bit daunting. Read more…
22 October 2019
As an Early Childhood Studies graduate I knew I wanted to work in teaching or education - but what was the right path for me? Studying a Masters has helped me to define my future. Read more…
24 June 2019
If, like me, you choose to study Early Childhood Studies, there's a range of books and sources that are available to use for each module. They're on a reading list you can refer to at any time on Canvas, ARU's online learning portal… Read more…
28 June 2018
A common question that everybody asks is: “What is the difference between a lecture and a seminar? Why do we have these when we come to university?” Read more…
27 June 2018
So you're interested in studying an education course at uni. But how do you know which one to choose? Early Childhood Studies student Shannon has some tips. Read more…
30 April 2018
Making the decision to move out from my family home and to live on campus was a risky decision (and if anyone knows me, they know I hate making decisions!) Read more…
9 March 2018
Choosing a degree course was daunting and I carried out lots of research to see which course would suit me. I knew I wanted to come to university to open my own nursery later on in life or become a primary school teacher, so that was a start...! Read more…