Student Blog

Ideas for people who do not drink alcohol at university

22 May 2017

Hey, today I’m going to be talking about alternatives to drinking events at university. Thanks for watching!

Storage saving tips in halls/uni houses!

18 May 2017

Uni life = small bedrooms. The struggle is so real!! Hopefully some of these tips will help you make the most of your storage space whilst at uni!

The wonders of a BU scholarship

17 May 2017

I can’t stress enough how amazing it has been to be rewarded with an Academic Excellence Scholarship. Bournemouth University offers a range of scholarships, rewarding academic excellence, and musical or sporting talents. The fact there was a chance I could be awarded £1,500 encouraged me to work that little bit harder to achieve those grades… Read more » about The wonders of a BU scholarship

The benefits of part-time work apart from the extra £

16 May 2017

Whether you get a part time job during your time at Bournemouth Uni or you keep your job at home for when you return at the holidays, part time work provides more than just cash. Of course, as a student watching your bank balance rise or at least stay constant is the best feeling. After… Read more » about The benefits of part-time work apart from the extra £

Festivals I’m looking forward to this summer

15 May 2017

Polka dot wellies, multi-coloured ponchos and face paint means only one thing…. festival season! I don’t know about you guys but the rise in temperature has sure got me excited for this year’s festival season and it is going to be a big one! The summer of 2017 has given rise to some of the… Read more » about Festivals I’m looking forward to this summer

Life skills gained at University

12 May 2017

Hey guys! So I’m back again with some life skills I gained whilst being at University. Living without parents was a very daunting experience for me in my first year, as I’d never moved out from home ever before. I’d definitely say there have been rapid changes I encountered and developed, which I don’t think I… Read more » about Life skills gained at University

How to have the perfect Eurovision party this year!

12 May 2017

With Eurovision being one of the most exciting yet wacky televised contest, it’s no wonder we hold parties to celebrate it! Before I started university, I didn’t celebrate Eurovision, mostly as I saw it as just a more extravagant X-Factor. However, this all changed when I had my first Eurovision party and now Eurovision is… Read more » about How to have the perfect Eurovision party this year!

Differences between postgraduate and undergraduate study

9 May 2017

This latest vlog looks into some of the differences between undergraduate and postgraduate study. Thanks for watching!

Scholarships for international students

9 May 2017

If Bournemouth University is your first choice you have already taken the first major step of giving your career a new direction. But, with that decision also comes an important issue: money and funding. Without further ado, I will go ahead and say that studying at University can be expensive for some of you, especially those coming… Read more » about Scholarships for international students

#MyPlacementStory: GE Aviation

5 May 2017

Paula Ruiz studies Engineering Project Management at Bournemouth University. Watch the video to hear Paula’s #MyPlacementStory, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.

#MyPlacementStory: Babcock International

5 May 2017

Watch the video to hear Harriet and Shannon, both Business Studies students at BU, sharing their #MyPlacementStory about their time on placement together at Babcock International, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.

#MyPlacementStory: Sussex Cricket

5 May 2017

Matt Neocleous studies Sports Management at Bournemouth University, and is currently on placement at Sussex County Cricket Club as a part of his degree. Watch the video to hear Matt’s #MyPlacementStory, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.