Getting to know BU before you arrive – online events

I am Ella Aaltonen from Finland studying a Bachelor’s in Computer Animation Art & Design here at BU since September 2017. If like me, at the beginning of your research you are curious to learn more about Bournemouth University but don’t know where to find more information, I recommend attending the online events that BU… Read more » about Getting to know BU before you arrive – online events

How BU’s online events helped me get a good night’s sleep…

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a Master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. As soon as I was accepted to study at Bournemouth University, I was added to a WhatsApp group where I received precious information from my adviser and had the chance to meet people who were also… Read more » about How BU’s online events helped me get a good night’s sleep…

Mental Health Nursing and my placement abroad

Starting a university course and moving to a new town is a daunting experience – but one that is so exciting too. I am currently a third year Mental Health Nursing student at BU. I applied when I was in sixth form for deferred entry for the following year as I knew I wanted to… Read more » about Mental Health Nursing and my placement abroad

Choosing my degree: MSc Public Health

  Choosing my degree I first chose my degree back in 2006, after 6 years of working in the humanitarian field. Having realised that charity work was my definite career pathway, I decided to invest in my potential. Inevitably, my work is based abroad and therefore gaining a qualification which is recognized internationally was most… Read more » about Choosing my degree: MSc Public Health

Moving to Bournemouth University as a health care student

My names Aishling, I’m nineteen and from Galway Ireland in my second year of occupational therapy. Moving away from home can be a daunting experience and one that needs to be well thought out. While it’s important to be certain of your course, I think everyone worries to start with and that’s fine because it’s… Read more » about Moving to Bournemouth University as a health care student

My journey into ODP

Starting University Hi there, I’m Sam, a second year student on the Operating Department Practice course here at Bournemouth Uni. I’ve lived in the town all my life but when I made the decision to pursue this career path I wasn’t going anywhere else!! Some friends had done courses at BU in the past and… Read more » about My journey into ODP

A day in the life of a Student Midwife!

Becoming a student midwife at BU has been one of the best things I ‘bit the bullet’ and did. Being classed as a mature student (albeit only 25 years old!) made me a bit apprehensive about applying for the course but with some encouragement from friends and family I tackled the UCAS application, braved the interview… Read more » about A day in the life of a Student Midwife!

How to Meet People at BU

1. Join Clubs Join as many clubs and societies as your little heart desires. It’s a great way to branch out and try something new with people who are like-minded and interested in the same thing as you. There are clubs for everything and if you can’t find one that you like, then just create… Read more » about How to Meet People at BU

Why I’m glad I went through Clearing

Admitting that Clearing actually worked out for the best can be hard as you didn’t get your first choice of University, but most people I know that went through Clearing agree with this. To wake up on results day with a rejection can be daunting, and it can feel like the end of the world… Read more » about Why I’m glad I went through Clearing

Lucy’s story: My Clearing experience

Clearing… Cue the most stressful couple of weeks of my life. The pressure to get into your first choice university is huge, and I definitely wasn’t prepared for what would happen if I didn’t get in. I had just assumed that even if I didn’t quite meet the entry requirements, they would still let me… Read more » about Lucy’s story: My Clearing experience