By Georgia Geddes Postgraduate BU Student, MSc Forensic Osteology When it comes to picking accommodation, a little research goes a long way! First things first, find out which campus your future course is based on. Talbot Campus is the main campus, whilst Lansdowne Campus is right in the heart of Bournemouth. Depending on which one you’re… Read more » about Choosing your accommodation at BU- A postgraduate view
Simon Roberts
The Story so far of a mature student….
By Michelle Lillywhite 1st year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work So when I decided at 35 that my career was going nowhere and that without a Social Work degree I wouldn’t be able to progress any further I took a good hard look at myself and knew what the answer was – get a… Read more » about The Story so far of a mature student….
Adjusting to uni life
By Rebecca White 2nd year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Archaeology It’s hard at the beginning. You’re probably miles from home, you may have never spent more than a week away from your parents, and suddenly you have to make friends, cook your own food, and clean your own room all at once. I was scared…. Read more » about Adjusting to uni life
Meeting New People
By Bradley Ransom 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Business Studies Before starting University I often thought hard about how things would work out when I got there. I went travelling after finishing my A-levels and moved into a flat in a BU Halls of Residence, Chesil House (2nd newest halls of residence in Bournemouth)… Read more » about Meeting New People
Top things askBU were asked this week…
Status of application We know how anxious this time of year can be, so we try as best we can to respond to applicants within 2-3 weeks of receiving your application through from UCAS. If you submitted your application before the 15 January deadline, Universities have until 31 March to respond. Once you have been… Read more » about Top things askBU were asked this week…
Managing your money
By Georgia Geddes MSc Forensic Osteology Being in charge of your own money is…overwhelming. Before I left home, I’d never had a job, my parents didn’t ‘do’ pocket money and they never bought the food I liked when the inevitable weekly shop came around either. One of the things I was looking forward to most… Read more » about Managing your money
Choosing your University: What I think is great about BU!
By Rebekah Klitgaard 1st year BU Student, BA (Hons) Communication & Media Hi prospective students! I’m Becky, a first year student at Bournemouth University studying BA (Hons) Communication and Media; however, this is not my first time at university. I’ve previously studied at a different university before realising it wasn’t right for me, so applied… Read more » about Choosing your University: What I think is great about BU!
Choosing Your University: things to think about
By Marianne Calnan 3rd year BU student – BA (Hons) English As soon as you turn 16 nowadays, it seems university is all teachers talk about. Whether you decide to go to college, sixth form or enrol on an apprenticeship after year 11, university seems the logical next step for most students. If you’re serious… Read more » about Choosing Your University: things to think about
Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference
By Natalie Smith 2nd Year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law The most important choice about university is picking the right one. The right university for your best friend might be your worst nightmare, and therefore your choice in university has to reflect you and what you want. But your choice shouldn’t just be based on… Read more » about Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference
Working out where to live – why I love Unilet accommodation
By Sanita Lustika, (Latvia) 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Digital Media Design When I think back to the time when I got accepted on the course it was both really exciting and also frightening time. I was about to leave everything that is familiar to me and ‘jump’ into new life where everything is… Read more » about Working out where to live – why I love Unilet accommodation
A home away from home for an international student
By Valjo Kutt, (Estonia) 1st year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Sports Management Coming to university to study what interests you the most is a step that lots of young people around the world think about. Having the opportunity to apply for five courses through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) gives you the… Read more » about A home away from home for an international student
Open Days
Hi, I’m Max and I work in our events team! We organise a whole range of events throughout the year to help you get the best insight to BU as possible – and I love it! I know it can be hard trying to figure out which event is best for you so I’ve written… Read more » about Open Days
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Tackling accommodation & cost of living as a student in Bournemouth
How I spent five weeks in Fiji through the Turing Scheme funding at BU
The benefits of part-time work for international students
How the accreditations on the Multimedia Journalism course aid your employability
My Hospitality placement experience in Melbourne, Australia
Stacey, Rosie, and Eli’s Duke of Imran Award
Studying in the UK as an international student: Is it worth it?
How much money you need as a student (& money saving tips)
The role of accreditation in Psychology degrees: what does it mean?
Navigating university life: things I wish I knew before I arrived