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Sylvia Carlyle

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Sylvia Carlyle

Graduated BA (Hons) Media Production

Summer in Bournemouth

3 July 2017

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

This will be my second summer in Bournemouth so I thought I would share some ideas for things to do!  

Tags: #Bournemouth, Bournemouth university, BU, BU vlogs, things to do in Bournemouth

5 tips for packing for university!

5 June 2017

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

Hi guys! Here’s a little video with some tips for packing for university. I share my best advice for packing and some essential items that have been life-saving for me! I hope you find it useful!

Tags: arrivals, Bournemouth university, BU vlogs, Packing, tips

5 reasons to come to Bournemouth University!

24 May 2017

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

After almost 2 years of studying at Bournemouth University I’ve got to know the uni and area pretty well! I’ve got together a few reasons why I love studying at BU and why it should definitely be a top consideration of yours! More Information! SUBU @ Bournemouth  

Tags: Bournemouth university, BU, BU vlogs, vlogs

Open day 101

4 May 2017

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

Hi guys! Having gone to applicant days myself and helped out at BU open days, I’ve got some advice for you on how to make the most of any open days you do attend!

Tags: #Bournemouth, Bournemouth university, BU, BU vlogs, Open Days, tips, visiting BU, vlogs

A guide to academic referencing

11 April 2017

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

Here I talk about how I go about writing academic essays and how I reference my work! I also give you a few top tips on how to tackle your essays!

Tags: Academic Referencing, Bournemouth university, BU, study tips, tips

How to have a healthy Easter!

6 April 2017

Posted under: Featured, Undergraduate, Vlogs

As Easter is coming up, the shelves in supermarkets are filling with chocolate. I’ve put together a few ideas on how to stay away from chocolate and have a healthier Easter! A yummy smoothie recipe, chocolate alternatives and a healthier way to enjoy chocolate are all involved so have a watch!  

Tags: Easter, healthy, healthy eating, vlogs

How BU is fulfilling my expectations

15 February 2017

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I talk about how Bournemouth Uni has been fulfilling my expectations in my one and a bit years studying here! I also mention the importance of thinking about what you want to get out of uni before you come.

Tags: #Bournemouth, application, Bournemouth university, BU, Facilities, visiting BU

My First Few Weeks as a Media Production Student

24 January 2017

Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

Just a little video about what my first few weeks were like at BU! It’ll hopefully give you an insight as to what it’s like to study Media Production! I hope it’s a bit helpful – let me know if you’ve got any questions in the comments below!

Tags: #Bournemouth, A day in the life..., Bournemouth university, BU, Media, Media degrees, Media Production

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