Anglia Ruskin University 2012

Ive been predicted BCCC, but trying to get at least the C's to B's at the end of AS. so im not sure what to do when it comes to apply for uni. Did you have lots of work experience within the optometry flied.

Not a lot, no. A few days at my optometrist's and then one day with an orthoptist.
If you're predicted BCCC at A-level (not saying you will be, it's dependant on AS results) you'll struggle with getting offers.

yeah thats what i was thinking but if i get at least BBBC do think it'll be worth me applying and also im trying to find other routes into optometry like orthoptics, or a foundation year

If you get BBBC, you'd probably get offers - I did with worse grades - but ideally you'll want an A at a level in a science to really make it possible to get in.

yeah thats true. Im trying as hard as i can to try and get an A in Biology or RS but finding Biology hard, and im not sure whether i should drop physics as well so im really confused. but thanks anyway!

Try really hard for the A in Biology. AR want an A in a science at A-level (at least they did with me). An extra A is a bonus (says the girl who hates biology!).

But yeah. Basically, my offer from AR is ABB to inclue AB from sciences. So basically they want an A in either my maths or biology and a B in my economics, although I imagine if I ended up with an A in economics they wouldn't turn me down (unless everybody else met the offer exactly).

Just wait for your AS results. I can probably help you out more then, because I'll either be into AR or not!

Hopefully you will !!! do you live near AR or will you be living in halls.

Halls. I don't even live in England, let alone near Cambridge.

oh okay. do you mind me asking what you got in biology for GCSE.

A* at GCSE in biology.
Also got A* in Maths, 7As including physics, chemistry and add maths and a B in French. So a fairly science-y based set of GCSEs.

wow you did amazing in your GCSE !!!

Fairly average in my school, but I suppose it's okay.

lol oh okay get what you mean about schools ! did you ever think about applying to aston for optometry?

Hi everyone

I'm currently at ARU, so if you have any questions I'll try my best to answer them for you...Though I live at home away from campus, which a is a fair distance, so anything about nightlife, halls or societies will have fairly limited response, sorry. I'll have a go though ^_^

Just out of interest, what have you read about it Ainoaino?

Whats the university like?

Hi Rhia,
Currently I have an unconditional offer from ARU to Zoology but i am finding it hard to get some additional information about the degree. Do you know anyone who's taking it? Can you tell me something about the field trips or the optional modules?

would love to go to the open day, but at the moment i am working in Portugal so it is complicated...

it would be great if you could help me!
xxx

Well, to start there's the new part of the university, which offers new lecture theatres and facilities (http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/faculties/aibs/about_us/picture_gallery.html), which are great It's the new International Business School, but other courses are taught in there (like mine ^_^); the rooms are very comfortable to learn in.

There's also a bookshop and stationary store on campus; restaurant, library, Costa coffee are also situated there. I believe the bookshop can order in any book you need if you cannot get it yourself, which is useful. The stationary store also sells printers and laptops too, as well as art materials.

From my experience, lecturers are enthusiastic about their subject and are quick to respond to questions, and are happy to discuss parts of lectures with students after the lecture has finished. It's a supportive atmosphere

Was there anything specific you would like me to explain about the university?

hey, im currently a first year student in anglia ruskin... and i like the uni, the lecturers are good and helpful. i have 2-3 days lectures and practicals per week. since im doing biomed for the first semester we will do human anatomy and physiology 1 with optometry students. for that module we had 1 assignment and a computer based assessment. a fren of mine is doing opt as well according to him you will be doing more modules in second semester and you do get lots of essays (compared to biomed).
about the english course one of my house mate was doing it (ive changed hall) and he was enjoying the course, lots of self-study or so i heard.
As far as accommodation goes most of them are close to uni (peter taylor and anastasia) so you can always wake up late i guess ...Assuming you guys are applying to cambridge campus.. the halls (bridget and nightingale) are bit far from uni but 2mins from town centre. the night life in camb is gud (i dont go out that much) although at the beginning i remember ppl complainig about the steep prices for drink.. there is whetherspoon, the snug, revolution and loads of pub. the city is awesome but getting a place to live is difficult so you shud apply quick..

Hey! thanks for the advice! i have got a place at the Anastasia house I'm just worried about living there. i hear so many horror stories about the accommodation and how people throw up in the sinks and dont clean themselves up afterwards! it is true at this uni?