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Being a student nurse is one of the most rewarding degrees I could have imagined doing, not only am I constantly learning but I’m also getting to care for people. As a student nurse, my day-to-day life is quite different to that of other students, and here I’m hoping to give you an insight into… Read more »
Bournemouth University has great library facilities, at both the Talbot and Lansdowne campuses, as well as online through MyBU. At the Talbot campus there is the Sir Michael Cobham Library, and at the Lansdowne campus there is the Bournemouth House Library. The Sir Michael Cobham Library is the larger of the two libraries, spanning over… Read more »
Having a Christmas dinner with my university flatmates and housemates has been a tradition for me since first year. For the last three years, we have dedicated one Saturday in December to spend together, wearing our best Christmas jumpers, playing Secret Santa, and most importantly, having the Christmas dinner! Of course, I will 100% recommend… Read more »
Preparing yourself for a nursing degree is both exciting and nerve-wracking! It has been three years since I started applying and I still remember how it made me feel. In recent years nursing has become more and more competitive to get into, and it’s important to have an idea of things you can do to… Read more »
Being a student nurse is no easy job, you’re in for a full on three years of studying and working, but it’ll all be worth it in the end! Being a student nurse takes dedication – that is for sure. While students on other courses might be going out partying every week, you’ll have to… Read more »
It’s natural to have fears and concerns about starting university. For many people, it involves moving away from home, usually for the first time. I remember how scared I was at the thought of being in a strange place without any of my friends and family and wondering if I was going to cope. But… Read more »
It’s the student stereotype to be a ‘poor student’, living off of baked beans and cereal, but with a bit of budgeting and planning you can make your money stretch. I’ve always thought budgeting and making sure I forward plan is important to avoid feeling stressed about money, so I can focus on other things… Read more »
One of my favourite things about Bournemouth is that there are so many activities that you can do around the local areas, other than the standard student plan of going out drinking at the weekend! Over the last two years I’ve been lucky enough to have done loads of different things in Bournemouth and Poole, during the… Read more »
Unlike a majority of the other courses at Bournemouth University, The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS) are based across the Lansdowne campus. The faculty is split into three departments; The Department of Nursing and Clinical Sciences, The Department of Human Sciences and Public Health and The Department of Social Sciences and Social Work…. Read more »
Two years have passed since my parents dropped me off in Bournemouth as an excited but nervous fresher, moving away from home for the first time. It was an incredibly emotional but exciting time for me, moving to a new place with people I didn’t know to start university. The first two weeks were a… Read more »
Choosing the right student bank account is important when coming to university, and there are lots of banks with lots of good offers out there to choose from! When I started university in 2014 I looked around several banks before choosing my account. Most banks will offer special perks or free gifts to get you… Read more »
Arrivals fortnight is a rite of passage for new students starting at university. Not all universities have two weeks but at Bournemouth University the arrivals activities are spread out over two weeks. It is an emotional time for many as you move out of home for the first time, but making the most of the… Read more »
Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and experiencing one of the greatest British traditions
How ResLifeBU helped me adjust to life in a new country
Abbie’s thoughts on the Business & Management Hacking for Sustainability Project
My favourite study places in Bournemouth: less-known best spots for studying
My experience of Computing in Business week
My culture of Eid in Bournemouth
Things to do in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Mindful ways to spend your time.
Preparing for life at university – an undergraduate and postgraduate perspective
Why I love Bailey Point
What’s it like to study Operating Department Practice?