Making friends at uni: student tips

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Category: Student blogs

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.

Meeting people and making friends



Settling in as an international student



Top places to hang out on campus

This video's about ARU's Cambridge campus, but you'll find a similar mix of social spaces and relaxing outdoor spots in Chelmsford and Peterborough.



See also...

Interior Design student Andreea's guide to making friends at ARU.



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