Student Blog

Offer Holder Open Days

February 14, 2017

Hey Guys! Ever wondered how offer holder open days are different to regular open days? Join me as I tell you my experience of my offer holder day last year.

The ultimate guide to student discounts

February 14, 2017

There is a rumour going around that says that living and studying in the UK is so expensive that you, as a student, have to struggle to cover all the expenses without breaking your wallet – but I’m here to tell you that’s not the case! You can still enjoy delicious foods, drinks and all… Read more » about The ultimate guide to student discounts

Funding my studies

February 13, 2017

Most students have a part-time job which helps with essentials and general living costs associated with being at uni. It also helps to top up the government bursary or loans that don’t always stretch as far as we’d like! I study Adult Nursing and I’ve found that HSS students are often placed under the added… Read more » about Funding my studies

My experience with BU’s Additional Learning Support team

February 10, 2017

Coming to university knowing you will be needing more support than your peers makes the leap from school/college even more daunting. But rest assured, you can stop worrying. Bournemouth University has an Additional Learning Support (ALS) team who will support and help you every step of the way throughout your university journey. The team aren’t just… Read more » about My experience with BU’s Additional Learning Support team

Finding part-time work to support your studies

February 10, 2017

One of the most exciting messages that a student receives is the text from student finance, saying that your loan is in process and should be within your account within three days. You can almost hear the cheers of the students if you listen close enough! But after a few spontaneous trips to Bournemouth town… Read more » about Finding part-time work to support your studies

Accommodation, here at BU – A tour with Nanna

February 9, 2017

Go on a Room Tour with me at each of the accommodation options BU has to offer.

30 week placement vs 4 week placement

February 9, 2017

Your placement year is a crucial part of your degree. It’s difficult to choose which company you want to work for when there is a plethora of companies across and beyond the country. Before you can even think about starting a placement, you need to ensure your CV represents the skills the company is looking for…. Read more » about 30 week placement vs 4 week placement

A guide to BU’s libraries

February 8, 2017

Bournemouth University has great library facilities, at both the Talbot and Lansdowne campuses, as well as online through MyBU. At the Talbot campus there is the Sir Michael Cobham Library, and at the Lansdowne campus there is the Bournemouth House Library. The Sir Michael Cobham Library is the larger of the two libraries, spanning over… Read more » about A guide to BU’s libraries

How to make uni a place like home: The ultimate guide to BU’s welfare and support

February 8, 2017

Many of us are afraid to face the anxiety of first going to uni; especially if we have to move away from home and sometimes even to another country. An independent life starts; we have to learn to live, study and struggle financially and emotionally – without mommy always around to back us up when something happens…. Read more » about How to make uni a place like home: The ultimate guide to BU’s welfare and support

Sports and culture at Bournemouth Uni

February 7, 2017

An amazing thing about Bournemouth University definitely has to be the incredible sports facilities and the ridiculously diverse range of societies. If you’re keen to stay active at uni, there are teams for football, rugby, hockey, netball , lacrosse…. (the list goes on…) As well as the Varsity sports teams, there are also social sessions… Read more » about Sports and culture at Bournemouth Uni

SUBU: Student experience

February 6, 2017

Vedangi talks us through all things ‘SUBU’ and how they enhance your student experience by making sure BU lives up to your expectations.

Why I love MA Scriptwriting

February 3, 2017

Hello! Welcome to my first little Vlog for Bournemouth University. I’m Luke Ackroyd and I’m currently studying a postgraduate degree in scriptwriting. In this vlog, I talk about why I love my course. Thanks for watching!