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Welcome to our student blog.

Want to know what it’s really like to be a BU student? Who better to tell you than our team of bloggers and vloggers. The best thing is that they’re all BU students!

My experience of the pros and cons of private vs BU accommodationMarch 30, 2023
Leaving the world Lusher than it is, a tour of the Lush Factory and Offices.March 29, 2023
My first year experience in Purbeck HouseMarch 26, 2023
Join me on the BU Film Society’s Berlin Film Festival tripMarch 23, 2023
My ResLifeBU experienceMarch 22, 2023
Study and work opportunities abroad at BUMarch 21, 2023
The best places to eat on a budget in BournemouthMarch 7, 2023
Keep fit and healthy with me at BU!March 5, 2023
My placement experience in IndiaFebruary 24, 2023

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My experience of the pros and cons of private vs BU accommodationMarch 30, 2023
My first year experience in Purbeck HouseMarch 26, 2023
Join me on the BU Film Society’s Berlin Film Festival tripMarch 23, 2023
My ResLifeBU experienceMarch 22, 2023
Visiting home for the weekendMarch 15, 2023
Halls vs. HousesFebruary 22, 2023
Things to do in Bournemouth for under £10February 13, 2023
My experience of being a PAL leaderFebruary 2, 2023
My quick and easy meals for studentsJanuary 9, 2023
My top preparation tips ahead of an Open DayNovember 16, 2022
A day in the life of a 2nd year Media Production studentNovember 1, 2022
My advice on part-time work as a uni studentOctober 28, 2022
Helping to make the world a better place with a BU Psychology degreeOctober 4, 2022
My top tips for tackling homesickness at uniSeptember 29, 2022
6 things I learnt in 3 years at universitySeptember 20, 2022
Five things I wish I knew before starting uniSeptember 8, 2022
My favourite places in Bournemouth | Part 3September 2, 2022
Top tips for settling in to uni accommodationAugust 29, 2022
Making friends at uniAugust 22, 2022
What’s in my bag *Uni Student Edition*August 19, 2022
My first year uni move-in day and Bailey Point flat tourAugust 18, 2022
A day in the life of a Media Production studentAugust 1, 2022
My favourite first-year uni projectJuly 29, 2022
How to pack for uniJuly 27, 2022

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  • Emma Schug and the words Private vs uni halls and Bournemouth Uni My experience of the pros and cons of private vs BU accommodationMarch 30, 2023
  • Leaving the world Lusher than it is, a tour of the Lush Factory and Offices.March 29, 2023
  • Lauren Jones in her graduation gown with Bournemouth Pier behind her The life of a BU nutrition graduateMarch 28, 2023
  • Purbeck House accommodation My first year experience in Purbeck HouseMarch 26, 2023
  • Reasons I love studying Social Work at BUMarch 24, 2023
  • Bournemouth University, student life, academic tips, money saving hacks, freshers, socializing, travel hacks, new students From Freshman to Flourishing: Top Hacks and Insider TipsMarch 23, 2023

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