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All our students and graduates have a lot to say! The BU family regularly share their experiences and top tips. We'll use the 'guest blogger' profile to publish content produced by students, past and present, that aren't part of our official team of bloggers and vloggers. Happy viewing!!
Hello, I’m Abigail, and I’m thrilled to share my journey as an apprentice in MSc Advanced Clinical Practice at Bournemouth University. This experience has not only transformed my professional skills but also profoundly impacted my personal growth and my career. Before the Apprenticeship Before embarking on this apprenticeship in June 2022, I was working as… Read more » about My journey through an apprenticeship: a transformative experience
Current student Kesiah tells us all about life being a Operating Department Practice student at BU and helps us understand what the role involves. Why did you choose to study ODP at BU? I originally picked nursing when I went to university but I was always interested in eventually working in theatres but didn’t know… Read more » about Operating Department Practice – what is it and why study it?
Hi! My name is Tia, and I am currently studying BSc (Hons) Design Engineering at Bournemouth University and I received my offer through Clearing! I decided to go through Clearing because I wanted to be sure that I was progressing onto a course that was right for me and would set me up for the… Read more » about I released myself into Clearing and it was the best decision!
Emily is currently studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University. Here we asked her a series of questions to find out more about her course, placement experience and life in theatres…… Why did you choose to study ODP at BU? I love Bournemouth as a place, but the Uni has great facilities for… Read more » about Operating Department Practice – current student Emily’s POV
As I boarded my flight to the Netherlands with my best friend whom I convinced to join this adventure with me, I couldn’t help but reflect on how we would be moving to a different country, where I would experience adventure, travel, and learn new things in addition to being a part of its culture…. Read more » about A semester abroad at Breda University
Hear from students on the MA Social Work course at BU about their experiences of university life. Tolu I am a 1st year MA Social work Student at BU. I came to the University last September and it has been an amazing time for me. Obviously it has not been easy to juggle school work… Read more » about MA Social Work student perspectives
My name is Zoe Chinnock, I am originally from the Cotswolds in the UK and I am studying BA (Hons) Events Management at Bournemouth University. Going to university has always been a goal of mine and when I attended the Open Day at Bournemouth, the versatility, and the opportunities that the course offered me seemed… Read more » about My study abroad experience in Nice as an Events Management student
Moving three hours away from home to live in a new town, barely 18, and to start studying Midwifery was very daunting, to say the least. However, if I had the opportunity to tell myself how incredible my time at University has been, all my worries would have been diminished. Starting university is a universally… Read more » about My time as a student midwife at Bournemouth University
My name is Macy Patten, I am 21 and heading into my third year at Bournemouth University where I study BA (Hons) History. The social, cultural, and people-focused modules really interested me, and learning to understand people and society more deeply was something I knew would benefit me personally and professionally in some capacity. Additionally,… Read more » about Volunteering in Uganda through the Turing Scheme funding at BU
This is a guest blog by Kerry Jalie, Strategic Portfolio Manager for the NHS, and a student studying the Senior Leadership Apprenticeship (SLA) at BU. I started the SLA in September 2022, and I can honestly say I am really enjoying it! The content is interesting and varied and the combination of on-campus and remote… Read more » about My experience of the Senior Leadership Apprenticeship at BU
My name is Emily, I am currently a second-year BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student. I chose to study here because they offered the course I was interested in and the location was close to home, essential due to being a mum. When I heard that BU were offering an overseas placement in year 2, I… Read more » about My nursing placement in Ghana through the Turing Scheme
I chose to study BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife and Conservation at Bournemouth University as I found the course to be an excellent broad overview of many topics surrounding environmentalism and conservation. It offers knowledge in a range of fields that will allow you to narrow your focus of study on a niche area that… Read more » about How studying Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at BU took me to work at North Bali Conservation
My experience as a Paramedic Science student
Do a Nerve Radio show with me
Lansdowne campus and the surrounding area
Understanding UCAS and applying for university
My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
Handling the cost of living pressures from a student perspective
Course Stories: Film & TV Production
The realities of student life
A Guide to Student Jobs: Where to Find Them and How They Help Your Future
Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World