There are a few stereotypes about being a student – pot noodles, going out all the time – and these can cause future undergraduates to worry about what their life will really be like at uni, but these things don’t have to be true. Five of the most common myths about moving to university and… Read more » about Myth-busting common university worries
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Lets get more sustainable with fashion
Today, 17th August, marks National Thrift Shop Day, when people are encouraged to shop second hand to help their budget and the environment. As thrift store shopping is one of the best and most common methods of being more eco-conscious with your style, today is the perfect day to look at more ways you can… Read more » about Lets get more sustainable with fashion
What Multimedia Journalism news days are really like
One of the most stressful yet rewarding parts of the BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree at Bournemouth University is news days. The format and intensity change every year but they give the best insight into what it will be like to work in a real newsroom environment in the future. During the news days, students… Read more » about What Multimedia Journalism news days are really like
Advice I would give my first year uni self
As a final year student, I’m sharing some advice that I would now give myself if I was starting university again as a first year based on everything I’ve learnt during my three years at BU. Covering everything from A Level results day to choosing accommodation to meeting new people, hopefully this will help out… Read more » about Advice I would give my first year uni self
A day in the life of a Bournemouth University Multimedia Journalism student
Thinking about studying a degree in BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism? This NCTJ accredited course at Bournemouth University is the perfect build up to a career in journalism and the media for when you leave uni. Throughout the three years you get a good balance of practical and theoretical work that covers all aspects of journalism,… Read more » about A day in the life of a Bournemouth University Multimedia Journalism student
Popular student gyms to join in Bournemouth
When deciding where you want to go to university, you’ll be considering other things about the town/city other than just the uni itself and fitness plays a big part in a lot of people’s lives. Whether you’re used to going regularly at home, you haven’t been into it but want to join one when you… Read more » about Popular student gyms to join in Bournemouth
Short placements – how to find them
One of the things that made me come to BU was the emphasis on placements and the opportunity to fit them in whether it be for a year or for six weeks, to ensure I had some real working experience to add to my CV alongside my degree once I graduated. Whether you come to… Read more » about Short placements – how to find them
How to stay connected while physical distancing
During this time of physical distancing, it’s important to keep in touch and stay connected to your friends and family, both in and out of the household you are distancing in. As there are both students who have gone back home to live with their family and left behind their uni friends, and students who… Read more » about How to stay connected while physical distancing