Navigating the housing market as an international student in the UK: Tips for finding suitable private accommodation and settling into your new home

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more international news and stories!  Moving to the UK as an international student is an exciting journey filled with opportunities for growth and learning. However, the process of finding suitable private accommodation and settling into a new home can be overwhelming. In this blog, we will explore how… Read more » about Navigating the housing market as an international student in the UK: Tips for finding suitable private accommodation and settling into your new home

Mia standing with her arms in the air in front of a house with the words Moving into a house for the first time as a student

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!  

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How to book your home from home – your guide to the BU Accommodation Portal

Every now and then we ask our advisers in the Future Students Enquiry Team to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest one covering how to book your BU accommodation.   So, you’ve chosen BU as your firm choice university (exciting!) and now you can access the BU Accommodation Portal to book… Read more » about How to book your home from home – your guide to the BU Accommodation Portal

Student Erin smiles in front of a white backdrop, wearing a black tee. She wears minimal make up and her long hair is half tucked behind her shoulder.

Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

This is a guest blog by Erin Pinnel, MA Scriptwriting student. In this blog, she shares her insights into living and studying in Bournemouth as a Postgraduate student. Studying in Bournemouth has been an amazing experience as someone who is living away from home for the first time. Probably one of the best selling points… Read more » about Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

Finding a Home Away from Home: Why did I choose BU accommodation?

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As an international student, one of the most important decisions I had to make before starting my studies was choosing the right accommodation. After carefully considering my options, I ultimately decided to go with Lyme Regis House of Bournemouth University. In this blog post,… Read more » about Finding a Home Away from Home: Why did I choose BU accommodation?

Booking my accommodation with BU

Moving away from home can be daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before. It was for me when I was a first year, and the idea of living in shared accommodation was intimidating yet also very exciting! Bournemouth University have multiple options for student accommodation, for instance Dorchester House where I stayed in my… Read more » about Booking my accommodation with BU

Surviving High cost of Living and Accommodation Crisis: My BU Story

Studying abroad is an exciting and life-changing experience. However, with the excitement comes a range of challenges, including adjusting to a new culture, language barriers, and homesickness. One of the most significant challenges faced by international students this year was the cost of living and accommodation crisis. Such costs in the UK are much higher… Read more » about Surviving High cost of Living and Accommodation Crisis: My BU Story

Accommodation as a DSA student + the benefits of ResLifeBU

Moving to Bournemouth soon? Whether you’re local to Bournemouth or elsewhere, keep reading to find out more about my experience booking accommodation as a disabled student and my experience with ResLifeBU. So firstly, I travelled to Bournemouth for an open day and took a tour of the accommodation. I checked out Student Village, Cranborne House,… Read more » about Accommodation as a DSA student + the benefits of ResLifeBU

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Deciding which type of Bournemouth accommodation suits you!

Bournemouth University has a wide range of accommodation options, which makes it easier to find one that perfectly suits you. Here is information and tips on some of the different types of accommodation you can choose from when joining BU. Lansdowne Campus: Dorchester house homes 530 first year students and 60 postgraduate students. For 2022/23… Read more » about Deciding which type of Bournemouth accommodation suits you!

BU Halls and other accommodation options – what’s the difference

One of the most crucial considerations when relocating for college is where you will live when you envision yourself settling down. There are several significant distinctions between living in Bournemouth University (BU) halls and renting a private home, which are frequently the top options you are provided. What is the overall difference? Some of the… Read more » about BU Halls and other accommodation options – what’s the difference