University can be daunting, but finding a place you can call home is a lot easier with the support from Bournemouth University. Over the past four years of my degree, I have lived in three different types of accommodation the university has to offer. If you’d like to learn more about my experience, please do… Read more » about Accommodation options at BU
Postgrad Life! Living in Dorchester House
Moving to Bournemouth Coming from Dublin, the capital of Ireland, and having gone to university in the city centre, I stayed living at home for all four years of my undergraduate degree, so I didn’t have the same sort of experience as moving into halls. When I chose to come to Bournemouth University and started… Read more » about Postgrad Life! Living in Dorchester House
What to bring to the UK
We’re the Transitions team. We want to help make sure your transition to BU is as easy as possible…. The two suitcases rule When thinking about what to bring to the UK there are a few things to consider. Check the luggage allowance for your airline. If you need to bring more, it’s usually much… Read more » about What to bring to the UK
What to bring to the UK
We’re the Transitions team. We want to help make sure your transition to BU is as easy as possible…. The two suitcases rule When thinking about what to bring to the UK there are a few things to consider. Check the luggage allowance for your airline. If you need to bring more, it’s usually much… Read more » about What to bring to the UK
The university food shop: tips, tricks and getting to grips
Moving away to university can be difficult, as for many of you it will be your first experience living on your own. This means having to look after yourself… those pre cooked frozen meals your mum made you won’t last forever! It is easy to be so wrapped up in the one million other things… Read more » about The university food shop: tips, tricks and getting to grips
A student guide to laundry
Laundry whilst living in halls is something that is very quick and easy to get the hang off, thanks to what is offered to you by your accommodation and what you receive is similar across all the accommodations. Going into university, this wasn’t something I was fully used to doing it myself, but the halls… Read more » about A student guide to laundry
Week One Guide: Pasta and Google Maps
Hello, my name is Patrycja! I’m from Poland and I study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at Bournemouth University. There is so much to do in order to prepare for your new life as a university student. Whether you’ve come through Clearing and you’re trying to organise everything at the last minute, or… Read more » about Week One Guide: Pasta and Google Maps
Daisy talks all things Corfe House
Want to know a little more about the accommodation options at BU? Join Daisy as she takes you on a tour of Corfe House our Halls of Residence based over in Poole!
Looking for the “VEG” option?
Hello there, my name is Alejandra. I’m a postgraduate student from Colombia. Nowadays, it’s common to be vegetarian, vegan or simply to look for healthier choices when eating out. I’m personally interested in this topic and it is one of the reasons I’m studying Nutrition and Behaviour. When it comes to food, I do try… Read more » about Looking for the “VEG” option?
Which accommodation is best for you?
Which Accommodation Is Best For You? Choosing accommodation for university can be confusing with all the criteria to consider and it becomes a mine field when you can’t decide which one you like best. This simple little flow diagram quiz I’ve created, should help you narrow it down to at least one or two! Just… Read more » about Which accommodation is best for you?
De-stress with ReslifeBU
Throughout the year BU has loads of events and activities to help students de-stress. Back in January I was invited to document some of the activities that went on around exam time. If you like dogs, you’re in for a treat!
ResLifeBU – Who are we and what do we do?!
Feeling a little apprehensive about moving away from home? Wondering how your going to meet new people when you arrive? ResLifeBU have you covered. In 2016 BU launched ResLife, to help create a lively, friendly and supportive community for new students in BU accommodation. So, at every BU managed Halls of Residence a team of… Read more » about ResLifeBU – Who are we and what do we do?!