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We are an independent charity that is here to support you through University and as soon as you enrol, you become a member of the Students’ Union.This membership is automatic and free, it’s your right and it’s going to make your time here even better.Being independent from the University means you get to decide how we’re run and what we do. One of our main functions is representation, which means we make sure your voice gets heard in the University, that your rights as a student are upheld and you get the most out of your degree. As well as this, we offer free, professional and confidential advice for when things don’t quite go to plan.

We also provide students with lots of opportunities to have fun, make friends and get experience outside of the lecture hall. You might be interested involunteering, joining one of our sports clubs or societies, attending a ‘give it a go’ session, working for us or attending some of our fantastic night time and day time events. Everything we do is led by students, for students.

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@arusu_presd.sharpe@angliastudent.comHello Freshers! I’m Daryl and I am your Students’ Union President. So here begins your journey into Higher Education,and we at the Students’ Union wanted to help you startwith a bang… so here is your guide to all things Freshers’ 2014!

Whether you’re joining University for the first time, or you’re with us after a spell at another institution, we want to make sure you feel welcomed into the Anglia Ruskin community. We want to be the ones who help you settle in, meet new people, find the best local deals, represent you through your academic journey, and more!

Use this guide for hints and tips on being a new student, for what to try in your new city, what Freshers 2014 events we are running for you and all sorts of other helpful treats.

You can find your Students’ Union office in Helmore 1st Floor (Room 125) and we urge you to come and see us any time- ours is an open door. In there you’ll find your student executive officers and a network of staff who all work for you, independent from the University.

Here’s wishing you the very best time during your first few weekswith us, and the rest of your time at Anglia Ruskin!

#IloveARU

I Love ARU is about celebrating everything you love and we love about the Anglia Ruskin experience, from punting and cycling in Cambridge to thedelightful sights of Chelmsford in Essex.#ILoveARU is about Ruskin pride, your campus community & the ARU journey from Freshers’ to graduation and beyond. In fact, ILoveARU can be anything that you want it to be.We want to celebrate your talents and achievements and have not just one, but hundreds of #ILoveARU moments!

So throughout the year, tell us why you love ARU, by using the hashtag#ILoveARU.

Get your first ARU memory!

Send us your #ARUFreshers photoSend us your photo on Twitter,Facebook or Instagram and enterour draw for 3 x £50 ASDA vouchers!The photo with the most facebook likes will win a GoPro Camera!!

We’ll print your photo on a polaroid frame and you can collect it for FREE from the Students’ Union office.

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Get your first ARU memory!

Freshers 2014 is illustrated by Sorcha Faulkner

Sorcha FaulknerBA IllustrationALSS, CSoA

Hello, my name is Sorcha and I am just going into my third year studying illustration at CSoA. Illustrating freshers 2014 has been a great experience which I have really enjoyed. I love making and creating, taking my inspiration from plants and wildlife. I especially like using printmaking, collage, colour and pattern in my illustrations.

Please feel free to take a look at more of my work here:littlebrightness.tumblr.com

Freshers 2014 illustrations are designed by BA Illustration student Sorcha Faulkner who volunteered with our Marketing team under the ‘CreatingOpportunities’ project.angliastudent.com/volunteering

Get your room sorted: put some pictures up, sort out your internet and get some nice new bedding!

Put out your SU door hanger: Write your name and join somemeet-ups!

Say hello to your flatmates, offer to make a cup of tea or ask if they want to have a wander into town.

Find your nearest shop for essentials (we have an SU shop on campus with loads of cheap stuff), it’s opposite Coslett Building.

Register at the medical centre – do it before freshers’ flu strikes!

Get your Books Plus package from the Students’ Union office. This includes your NUS Student Discount Card, your Freshers’ T-Shirt and/or Sweatshirt.

Get on Facebook and see if there’re any pages set up for your halls or course. While you’re on facebook, add us! Anglia Ruskin Students’ Union

Buy your freshers’ wristband online or at the Students’ Union office. Get access to Freshers parties and events! angliastudent.com/freshers

Look out for all the club and society welcome events to see if there’s something you would like to join. angliastudent.com/freshers

Register to vote in the general elections!

Follow @angliaruskinsu on twitter add us on facebook(if you missed out point 7) and check out our websiteangliastudent.com/freshers for all things Freshers!

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FRESHERS CHECKLIST

So you’ve arrived at Anglia Ruskin...now what?

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Short on cash?(we can guess the answer to this will be... Yes!)

For the first time ever, new students are entitled to get a £400 Books Plus card, which you can spend on various things at Anglia Ruskin.The most exciting part of this is that you are allowed to spend £50 of this card at the Students’ Union!!

With your card you can buy an NUS Extra Card (National Union of StudentsStudent Discount Card), Freshers’ T-Shirts and Sweatshirts to name a few.Make sure you pop down to the Students’ Union Office and Shop to get your Freshers’ Special Edition Package! T-shirts and Sweatshirts come in a range of colours so visit angliastudent.com/freshers to see full product range!

BOOKS PLUS CARD

REDPACKAGENUS Extra CardFreshers T-ShirtFreshers Sweatshirt

£40BLUEPACKAGENUS Extra CardFreshers Sweatshirt

£30GREENPACKAGENUS Extra CardFreshers T-Shirt

£20

FRESHERS LIMITED EDITION PACKAGES

E AC H PAC KAG E S AV E S YO U £2

Freshers ProgramMONDAY 15th

Meet Up 2pm-4pm Meet outside Helmore Money for coffee

TUESDAY 16thKickboxing Club 6:15pm-8pm Fenners Gallery, Kelsey Kerridge FREE

THURSDAY 18thCampus TourCampus TourPots & Pans SaleWelcome QuizKickboxing Club

4pm-4:30pm4:30pm-5pm5pm-5:30pm5:30pm-8pm6:15pm-8pm

Meet outside HelmoreMeet outside HelmoreThe AcademyThe AcademyFenners Gallery, Kelsey Kerridge

FREEFREEMoney for pots & pansFREEFREE

FRIDAY 19thCampus TourTown TourSUpermarket BusWelcome Party

2pm-2:30pm4pm-5pm5pm-8pm8:30pm-2am

Meet outside HelmoreMeet outside HelmorePick up at Broad StreetMeet outside Helmore

FREEFREEMoney for shoppingFREE

Saturday 20thPyjama Party 9pm-2am The Academy £4

Sunday 21stSuper Club Sunday Beach Party 10pm-3am Ballare/Kuda £5

Monday 22ndUnited Arts SocietyRep SocietyRedeemed Christian Fellowship SocietyDr Who SocietyDisabled Students SocietyYoga ClubCheerleading ClubAfrican SocietyBallet ClubDebating SocietyChess ClubStudent Life SocietyAerial Arts ClubSkool Disco Retro Party

2pm-4pm2pm-4pm2pm-6pm3pm-4pm3pm-6pm4:30pm-6pm5pm-7pm5pm-7pm6pm-7:30pm6pm-8pm6pm-8pm7pm-10pm7:30pm-9pm10pm-3am

COS 117LAB 107LAB 207MEL 001Meet outside HelmoreSU Studio, Bryant BuildingLAB 028LAB 107SU Studio, Bryant BuildingLAB 005HEL 252Meet outside HelmoreSU Studio, Bryant BuildingRevolution

FREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREE£5

Freshers FairWednesday 24th September Open 10am ‘til 4pmKelsey Kerridge Sports Hall2 mins walk from campus.

Freshers FairContemporary DanceStreet DancePre Drinks, Mid Week Mash UpMid Week Mash Up Launch Party

10am-4pm5pm-6pm6pm-8pm7pm-11pm10pm-3am

Kelsey KerridgeSU Studio, Bryant BuildingSU Studio, Bryant BuildingThe AcademyRevolution

FREEFREEFREEFREE£5

Saturday 27thBig Fat Quiz of the Year 7pm-12pm The Academy £1

Tuesday 23rdTheatre Arts SocietyLaw & Mooting SocietyMeet UpIslamic SocietyTai Chi ClubAerobics ClubCheerleading ClubKickboxing ClubDisabled Students SocietyThe Laughter LoungeUV Rave

1pm-2pm2pm-3pm3pm-5pm3pm-5pm4pm-5pm5pm-6pm5pm-7pm6:15pm-8pm7pm-9pm7pm-11pm10pm-3am

LAB 307HEL 301Meet outside HelmoreLAB 107SU Studio, Bryant BuildingSU Studio, Bryant BuildingLAB 028Fenners Gallery, Kelsey KerridgeLAB 005The AcademyKuda

FREEFREEMoney for drinkFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREE£4£5

Wednesday 24th

Yoga ClubTai Chi ClubBallet ClubKickboxing ClubStudent Life SocietyAerial Arts ClubMemoria International NightWhite Noise

2pm-3:30pm4pm-5pm6pm-7:30pm6:15pm-8pm7pm-9pm7:30pm-9pm10pm-3am10pm-3am

SU Studio, Bryant BuildingSU Studio, Bryant BuildingSU Studio, Bryant BuildingFenners Gallery, Kelsey KerridgeMeet outside HelmoreSU Studio, Bryant BuildingBallareFez Club

FREEFREEFREEFREE£5FREEFREE before 12am£5

Thursday 25th

Disabled Students SocietyStudent Life SocietyFlirt Launch Party

3pm-6pm7pm-9pm10pm-3am

LAB 006Meet outside HelmoreRevolution

FREEFREE£5

Friday 26th

Sunday 28thFoam Party 10pm-3am Ballare £5

Monday 29thHouse Party 10pm-3am Revolution £5

Tuesday 30thEmergency Services Night 10pm-3am Kuda £5

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As you make your way through your journey into the first year of University you might notice a

few people on campus wearing very blue t-shirts… That is your Students’ Union

Executive Officers team for the year- andwe are here to make your university life thebest it can be. We were elected in March by students to represent you to the universityand make sure you’re getting what you want

from your Higher Education experience!

So here’s your team for this year (left to right)Aisha D’Souza - Academic OfficerAisha represents students in all areas of their education and works closely with course reps! Primary contact for: Faculty of Medical Sciences

Daryl Sharpe - PresidentDaryl leads the team and supports them to achieve their aims and to run student campaigns throughout the year. Primary contact for: Faculty of Science and Technology

Ola Adetola - Experience Officer (Essex)Ola looks after the clubs and societies in Chelmsford. He also run a lot of trips and events and helps look out for your welfare.Primary contact for: Lord Ashcroft International Business School

Sarah Haider - Experience Officer (Cambridgeshire)Sarah does the same as Ola but for Cambridge and Peterborough! Looking after clubs & societies, running trips and events and working to improvestudent welfare. Primary contact for: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences.

Megan Bennett - Communications OfficerMegan makes sure everything we do is communicated to you all in the right way! Primary contact for: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education.

We really encourage you to get in touch with any of us about anything!

Ever heard of the Famous Five?Well we’re not them but we’re probably just as good...

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Some very important dates for your diary

We have loads on every single week, but we have a few BIG events that we thought you should know about as soon as you arrive!

VARSITY - Wednesday 25th MarchVarsity is one of our biggest cross-campus events and is the ultimate sporting battle between Chelmsford and Cambridgeshire. The winning campus is then announced at the Varsity Awards party, with the champions leaving with the VARSITY Cup!

Made a Difference Awards - Friday 8th MayThe ‘Made a Difference Awards’ are the only staff and rep awards where YOU decide who wins. This way we see who has truly made a difference to your experience at Anglia Ruskin. Look out for the time to nominate a member of staff or student rep and then get your best outfit ready for the awards night!

Executive Election - 9th-13th MarchThis is your chance to elect five students to be your full-time representatives for the following year. They are the people who will run your Students’ Union so make sure you choose wisely. You could even run in this election and take a year out of studying, you get paid and get the chance to represent 21000 students!

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Name: CB1 Internet Café Location: 32, Mill Road, CB1 2ADAverage price of meal/drink: £2 hot drinks/ £3-£5 lunchReview: The best place if you want some down time, do some work or read a book. They have the best selection of herbal teas and even vegan andvegetarian options for lunch!5 star rating: * * * *

Name: The Mill PubLocation: 14, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RXAverage price of meal/drink: £3.50 a pint/ £6-£10 mealReview: Locally brewed ales and lagers, that you can take across the road to enjoy some of Cambridge’s most beautiful green areas and the River Cam. What’s not to love? 5 star rating: * * *

Name: Norfolk Street Deli Location: 67, Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LDAverage price of meal/drink: £3-3.50 sandwichesReview: These sandwiches are literally to die for, you can either create your own or pick up a stocked freshly made one if you’re in a rush. It’s just around the corner from Campus too!5 star rating: * * * *

Name: The EmpressLocation: 72 Thoday Street, Cambridge. CB1 3AXAverage price of meal/drink: £3-4 a pint / £8-10 for burgersand pizzas Review: A really student friendly pub, they hosta quiz every week; a version of pop idol; they also haveboard games – and they even have a pig in their beergarden, just chilling in his sty!

TOWN GUIDE

Your Experience Officers tell ustheir favourite places toeat and drink.

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Volunteering may be an outlet for your natural talents, a way to make animpact in your local community, a great way to increase your chances ofgetting your dream job when you leave University, or simply a handy way to meet new friends. Whatever the case, the Students’ Union Volunteering Service can help you fulfil your expectations and make the most out of your University experience!

The Students’ Union has dedicated Volunteer Coordinators that are here to help you find the best voluntering role for you, as well as providing support every step of the way. Our team also includes two Sports VolunteerCoordinators to assist you with finding sporting roles.

Feel free to pop by our volunteering offices and speak to one of us!The easiest way to get involved is to create a profile on our website and browse our exciting thought-provoking and challenging opportunities –the possibilities are endless!

Keep checking our website and social media to stay updated!

Cambridge & PeterboroughVolunteering OfficeHelmore 123, 1st Floor9am - 5pm, Monday - Fridayvolunteeringcam@angliastudent.com01223 460 008

@VolunteerARUSU

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Register online and create your profile at:

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Become a Volunteer!Make things happen

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Free, Confidential & Independent Adviceon academic issues & concerns, course problems, complaints, welfare issues etc.

Request an AppointmentIn personCambridge: Helmore Room 125Chelmsford: Tindal 1st Floor ReceptionBy phone

Cambridgeshire: 01223 460008Chelmsford: 01245 258178Via E-Mailcambridge.advice@angliastudent.comchelmsford.advice@angliastudent.comor through the websiteangliastudent.com/advice

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Cooking decent (and reasonably healthy) food for cheapat uni can be a bit of an effort so this is one recipe thatgot me through my years of financial struggle!And also a good one to impress guests.

How to make SIX Pitta Pizzas for as little as 95p…!You will need:Pitta Bread (25p for 6)Tomato Pureé (20p)Mozzarella (50p)(above prices available at Sainsbury’s, but also availableat other stores I’m sure…!?)

Optional extras- splash of oil, mushrooms, pepperoni,peppers (anything you want on a pizza)

Method1. If using Olive Oil, splash a very small amount on top of the pitta.2. Spread on a layer of tomato puree.3. Cut your mozzarella into slices (thicker the better if you love cheese as much as me) and place on top, as well as any other extras you fancy.4. Put under the grill at about 190 degrees or just a medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted.5. SERVE and enjoy!

To go extra healthy use wholemeal pitta and shove a load of veg on top.

So for less than£1 you can make SIX pizza pittas.

What a bargain!

Communications Officer

Cooking (on a budget)with Comms...

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Hey David, thank you for chatting withus today! So, firstly, what is it likeworking in a university?It’s really good, and it’s different!The difficult thing is making sure we alwaysprovide value for money for students as weunderstand how hard it can be. So we have £3, £2 and £1 meals available and have also just halved the price of all our fruit. This term we’ll also reduce the price on fresh vegetables, salads and other healthy options!

What kind of options do you have?We have lots for vegetarians, vegans, celiacs, loads of gluten-free stuff. But if students come to see us with dietary requirements we will go out of our way to look into it and try to please everybody.

So David, tell us what your best dish is…!?Oh it’s hard to say! We do make a beautiful risotto, a lovely chicken and bacon carbonara, steak and kidney pie. It depends what mood you’re in. I work on a four week menu cycle, so we run it through the first four and then if we feel there are things on there that people don’t like we can change it for the next cycle. If students come in and ask us to try something, we will give it a go.If we took chips off the menu though I think there would be a riot!

Can students get involved?Yes, we have student staff in all sorts of areas. Waitressing at some big events, helping wash up. But also if students wanted to take things like cooking or catering further we can take them in and give them some work experience.

Top tips on a budgetChoose your food carefully, don’t just pick up the first thing or the ‘three for £10’ deals as they might not last long. Get to the markets as they do really good products at a very cheap price. Get yourself a cookbook, cook with people you live with and also come by and ask us here, we’re happy to give you some tips!

DAVID HAW

Interview with yourCampus Chef!

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Moving away from home can seem daunting, and movingto a different country can sometimes be a bit more difficult.As I was in your shoes only 3 years ago, I thought I couldimpart a few tips I would have liked to know on my arrivalto the UK:

1. Culture shock is a real thing. Having been through itmyself the one thing I learnt is that it’s ok to compare hometo the UK - they are different places after all! But try andembrace the new culture you have found yourself in, headdown to a pub and try some fish and chips, if you’re feelingadventurous order it with a side of mushy peas.

2. You’re not too old to feel homesick. Although you’ve justarrived at Uni and you feel like you’re ready to take on theworld, sometimes the smallest things can make you think of home, and having a bad day where all you want to do is book a one way ticket back is quite normal. Just hang in there, remember why you came here in the first place and take it one day at a time.

3. My final tip, and this is probably the most important thing I learnt when arriving in the UK, is that when someone tells you ‘I’ll be there in 2 minutes’, it never means 2 minutes! And if you’re meant to meet at 5 that probably means 5:30.

I hope you all have a great Freshers’, do stop and introduce

yourself when you see me around Campus!

Experience Officer (Cambs)

International student?Look no further!

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Hey there Freshers! Congrats on making it to University! Your first year will beyour most fun BY FAR. Below are a few words of adviceto get you started on making friends and settling in.

Attend the Freshers’ Fair!You’ve got an opportunity to sample all that your SU,your University and your local town has to offer in oneconvenient place. From promotions to taster sessionsmake sure you grab all the freebies that you can, wewon’t judge you ;)

Be keen!You’ve paid all this money to study here make sure youuse these resources as they’re here to help you! Emailyour lecturer when you need help, get to know yourfaculty office and go visit them during office hours, don’tleave it until a week before deadline before you seek advice.

Be a good housemate!You’ll be spending the next year living with these people and it’s best to start off on the right foot. Introduce yourself to your neighbours, ask their name if you forget (you will) remember you’re all in the same shoes, miles away from home and your old friends, MAKE NEW ONES!

HAVE FUN!The Student lounge is a great place to start; it’s locatedin the Tindal building/Mumford and is the hub of studentactivity. Open from 9am - late feel free to use it as a safespace and unwind. During the evenings events are held thereand there’s a bar that serves drinks (Chelmsford campus only)at ridiculously cheap prices! (Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

Ola Gives it a Go as an Agony Aunt...

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Experience Officer (Essex)

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Whether it is arguments with housemates, being home sick,feeling isolated or the need to feel part of something bigger.Get active! Student activism has taken Anglia Ruskin by storm,especially in the last year. With the Feminist Society runningthe campaign ‘I need feminism because…’ going national, therehas never been a better time to get involved. You can joinexisting campaigns or start your own! Activism enablesstudents to feel part of something bigger, help to make achange and take a stand while meeting likeminded individuals.

So what is available and who deals with what: For Public Protest, look towards ARU Greenpeace Society,Vegan Society, Amnesty Society and us, the Students’ Union.

For Student Concerns, look towards your elected portfolio reps,such as; Women’s rep, disability rep and many more. You can alsoturn to your elected course rep (all of which you can stand for).

For further details get in contact with the Students’ Union in Hel125 inCambridge or 1st Floor Tindal in Chelmsford or check out our website

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Academic Officer

Activism with Aisha!

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As a self-professed lover of books, the one tip I can offerto new University students is this- don’t let your coursebooks be the only literature you read for the time of yourdegree! Indulge yourself and get stuck into reading forpleasure. Here are a few suggestions of the books to readas a Fresher…

The ClassicOld classics might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but youshould read at least one in your life (even if only to sayyou have). The bonus is they tend to be cheap because they’vebeen in print for so long..! 1984 by George Orwell.

The Coming-Of-AgeWhether you’re straight from school, or heading back intoeducation after some time out, a good coming of age bookcan often be relatable, lift your spirits, or ground you. I am CharlotteSimmons by Tom Wolfe.

The ThinkerMaybe fiction isn’t your thing; make sure you get yourself reading some non-fiction that isn’t related to your course. A Brief History of Everything by Bill Bryson.

Just Good BooksSome books are hard to categorise- we just know we love them. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak .

Love books? Love reading? Visit the Students UnionOffice and use the Bookcycle!Borrow, donate and take books to read and love.

Bit of a book-worm?Look no further!

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