Iga Stefanska is a final year student who took part in the BU Graduate Skills Programme, which is something we offer here at the university to all students and is designed to help prepare students for the world of work. It offers a range of extracurricular experiences, and students have the opportunity to network with… Read more » about Receiving the Graduate Skills+ Award
First Destination to Visit in the UK being A BU student: Durdle Door & Old Harry Rocks
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more international news and stories! Nestled along the stunning Jurassic Coastline, two iconic landmarks interest adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike: Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks. These natural formations have astonished visitors for centuries with their awe-inspiring beauty. If you find yourself in Bournemouth, this guide will provide you… Read more » about First Destination to Visit in the UK being A BU student: Durdle Door & Old Harry Rocks
What happens during Clearing?
Hi I’m Q and this is my vlog about the Clearing process! If you’re unsure what happens during Clearing, this vlog will hopefully provide some great info to help you navigate Clearing successfully. 😊
How to feel at home while at university
Hey everyone, I’m back with a vlog about how to feel at home at uni! I’ve got 5 tips on how to do this – I hope you find it useful 🙂
Making new friends at BU
Some people may feel a little apprehensive about how and if you will make friends when at university. I realised when I arrived there are lots of ways you can make friends! In this blog, I chat about some ways you can make friends whilst at Bournemouth University. Freshers’ week When you arrive at BU… Read more » about Making new friends at BU
Top tips for self care
This International Self-care day it’s good to highlight and remember some of those ways we can encourage our self-care. Self-care isn’t all a pamper session with face masks and a bubble bath – although it can be. Looking after yourself has so many other aspects too, including the financial, physical, psychological, and emotional ways we… Read more » about Top tips for self care
Moving from uni accommodation into your first home!
Hey, I’m Mia and in my vlog I’ve discussed the differences between living in uni accommodation and living in a house for the first time! I’ve mentioned what you can expect from living in a house for the first time and some tips on the transition from halls to house. I hope it helps!
Katlyn’s Clearing story
Hi! My name is Katlyn, and I am currently studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with a sandwich placement at Bournemouth University! Having applied to the University of Bath for BSc Biochemistry, I unfortunately missed my grades on results day and was put into clearing. This was at first a very overwhelming position to be in… Read more » about Katlyn’s Clearing story
Giang shares her experience studying MSc Events Management
This is a guest blog by Giang, who is studying MSc Events Management at BU. Having travelled across half the globe to the UK, I was eager to take in new challenges and push my limits. Choosing this course was never a safe option personally, let alone the decision to study abroad. I never knew… Read more » about Giang shares her experience studying MSc Events Management
My experience as a student mentor
Fifteen students from Breda University of Applied Science (BUAS) in the Netherlands came to BU for a three-week intensive TV studio course. In my vlog, I talk about what I learned as a student mentor during this experience- and why I loved it!
Tour of Purbeck House
Here is my tour of BU’s accommodation Purbeck House with some additional tips on how to make your move to uni smooth and minimise your homesickness! Hope you find it useful 🙂
Everything you need to know about student bank accounts
I’ll be honest, before coming to university I had no idea that student bank accounts were a thing, and so an article like this would have been quite useful! You might be thinking, what’s the point? I already have an account, why do I need another? One word: Freebies! Firstly let’s understand the difference between… Read more » about Everything you need to know about student bank accounts









