Student Blog

The Start of my PR and Marketing Placement

12 September 2016

On 26 February, I eagerly accepted an offer for a year long placement at allbranded UK, a promotional products company who were just launching their new and improved online store. I am now working in a friendly and welcoming office full of skilled individuals who can help and work with me throughout the year. Starting… Read more » about The Start of my PR and Marketing Placement

Cooking and fending for yourself

8 September 2016

When it comes to cooking, don’t expect gourmet, because unfortunately that’s not what you get. Smart Price is what you get. So from now on forget your best friend, your new best friend is ASDA. I used to be a bit of a food snob only buying branded food and never even looking at supermarket… Read more » about Cooking and fending for yourself

Tamer’s journey to BU

8 September 2016

Hi there! I’m Tamer from Romania and I will be 20 years old in December. I fancy the world of cybercrime, which is precisely why I’ll be studying Forensic Computing and Security at BU, starting this fall. I’ve been diving into the cyber world even before I had my own PC. Websites, coding, movies, games… Read more » about Tamer’s journey to BU

Nanna’s journey to BU

7 September 2016

We’ve been asking our arriving students from outside the UK to share their journey to BU through blogs, vlogs and photos. Nanna Lund Nielsen’s joining us from Denmark on BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation and Animation. Watch her journey below…

Conor’s journey to BU

6 September 2016

We’ve been asking our arriving students from outside the UK to share their journey to BU through blogs, vlogs and photos. Conor Dever’s joining us from Ireland on BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Production Technology. Watch his journey below… “I want to do what I love for the rest of my life and Bournemouth University… Read more » about Conor’s journey to BU

Josephine’s story: Living independently

6 September 2016

For many students, going to university is probably their first taste of being away from home and fending for themselves. Josie’s here with her top tips for living independently…

What to expect from university and what is expected of you

2 September 2016

University is a big step into your future. You have important expectations for when you’re finished, be this a job, experience, friends etc. However, to achieve this you need to graduate from university first. You can be asked a lot while at university, but you should also expect a lot in return. What you might… Read more » about What to expect from university and what is expected of you

Three years of uni and what it has taught me

30 August 2016

I recently finished my degree and have since been doing very little with my time; apart from applying to countless jobs and trying to stop myself from going crazy since coming home, but one thing I have been thinking about is what I’ve learnt from uni. When I started way back in 2013, I was… Read more » about Three years of uni and what it has taught me

Student bank accounts

25 August 2016

Choosing the right student bank account is important when coming to university, and there are lots of banks with lots of good offers out there to choose from! When I started university in 2014 I looked around several banks before choosing my account. Most banks will offer special perks or free gifts to get you… Read more » about Student bank accounts

Harriet Rose’s story: Top tips for your first few weeks

22 August 2016

There are a lot of new things to get your head around at uni, so Harriet Rose shares her advice for making the most of your first few weeks.

What to expect from Arrivals Fortnight

15 August 2016

Arrivals fortnight is a rite of passage for new students starting at university. Not all universities have two weeks but at Bournemouth University the arrivals activities are spread out over two weeks. It is an emotional time for many as you move out of home for the first time, but making the most of the… Read more » about What to expect from Arrivals Fortnight

What to expect from a Clearing Open Day

11 August 2016

Firstly, don’t panic! You’ve probably just had some of the most stressful days of your life. I know exactly how you feel because that was me last year. You’ve done the difficult bit; getting offers through Clearing and now you’re coming to have a look round Bournemouth Uni to see if you can see yourself… Read more » about What to expect from a Clearing Open Day