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International student jargon buster for university

Jargon buster for international students

6 April 2023

Hiya. Today I’m going to talk to you about some of the university terminology you may not understand as an international student and what it all means. Hope it helps 😊

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Why I chose my course in BU

17 February 2023

Why Tourism Management? I am happiest when I am travelling. I absolutely love creating itineraries. The research itself is enlightening. I have often planned travel and accommodation for myself as well as friends and family. All those successfully executed plans gave me a sense of achievement and pushed me in the direction of taking formal… Read more » about Why I chose my course in BU

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What you might not know about BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

12 December 2022

So you think that nursing is the job for you but you don’t really know what it fully involves or how the course is structured or if it’s the right course for you? Let me go through some things that not everyone knows when they start the course and get into nursing. You will first… Read more » about What you might not know about BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

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My advice for writing your personal statement

21 October 2022

Writing your personal statement is difficult, especially as you are talking about yourself! In this blog, I will… tell you what a Personal Statement is, how to talk about yourself in the best way possible, share a simple structure to help you start your statement and give you my 5 top tips for writing your… Read more » about My advice for writing your personal statement

My top tips for shortlisting a university

18 October 2022

Choosing a university can be a huge deal. This may be your home for the next three years minimum, alongside where you may make contacts, both professional and social that could stay with you for life. For me, I wanted to choose a university that was going to have a lasting impact on my career…. Read more » about My top tips for shortlisting a university

Choosing courses for university

7 October 2022

Choosing what you do after your sixth form or college studies is one of the biggest decisions in your life, and, if done correctly, can ensure you get to where you want to in life. It’s a choice for life. Being certain in your next steps and choosing what you want to do is something… Read more » about Choosing courses for university

My experience of applying through Clearing

10 August 2022

This is a guest blog written by Ashleigh Stevens who has just completed her second year of BA (Hons) Sociology here at BU. Ashleigh shares her journey to BU through the Clearing process. Growing up, I was convinced that I would never go to university because nobody in the area I lived in did so… Read more » about My experience of applying through Clearing

What happens on Results Day

28 July 2022

Results Day is during the month of August, typically. You may be invited into your school or college to collect your results in person, if you are still awaiting results, as well as receive an automated update on UCAS. UCAS will update on the morning to say whether you’ve been accepted or not at… Read more » about What happens on Results Day

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Clearing 2022 – your last opportunity to join us this September

5 July 2022

BU is now open for Clearing 2022. Find your place at BU this September. What is Clearing? Clearing is run by UCAS and enables universities to fill spaces on courses that aren’t yet full for the next academic year, while students without offers are given another chance to pursue their higher education aspirations. Read our… Read more » about Clearing 2022 – your last opportunity to join us this September

Why I returned to BU for my Master’s

9 June 2022

The process of determining whether to move on to a postgraduate course started, for me, at Christmas 2020 when I had just finished the first semester of my final year on BA (Hons) Television Production with the first stage of the process being deciding what postgraduate course would be best suited for me. My primary… Read more » about Why I returned to BU for my Master’s

Preparing for life at university – an undergraduate and postgraduate perspective

18 May 2022

There are many aspects to consider when you are moving to university for the first time or returning for postgraduate study, varying across what accommodation you might be staying in (and what key items to bring) or what might be expected of students in the few months prior to the beginning of the course with… Read more » about Preparing for life at university – an undergraduate and postgraduate perspective

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How I got £3,500 scholarship from BU to study taught Master’s program…..

10 May 2022

Hi, I am Hem Shah, enrolled in MSc in Management with Business Analytics at Bournemouth University. My experience so far has been very enriching, both academically and socially. Today, we will talk about various scholarships that is provided by Bournemouth University to help students in achieving their Higher Education goals. Importance of a scholarship to… Read more » about How I got £3,500 scholarship from BU to study taught Master’s program…..