Working hard at university naturally means you’re allowed to play hard, right? And never has that old motto, “work hard, play hard,” been more appropriate than for a student studying at Bournemouth University. While studying is vital, having fun and relaxing is also just as important; here are a few ways I find help me…… Read more » about Work hard, play hard!
Five things I learnt on my placement
I won’t lie, placement search was probably one of the most stressful times of my degree so far. Fortunately, I didn’t give up that easy and didn’t let the fact that other students had already secured their placements de-motivate or panic me. Having said that, I didn’t end up securing a placement until the May… Read more » about Five things I learnt on my placement
Going to uni: a parent’s view
My name is Rosemary, and I would like to share my experience of watching my eldest daughter Amy go through university at Bournemouth. When my eldest daughter first mentioned about going to university, one of my biggest concerns was the student loan, and whether the debt would stop her being able to get finance for… Read more » about Going to uni: a parent’s view
Oli and Dom: The typical cost of uni
Oli and Dom are back! This time, they tell us how much you’re likely to spend at uni, with some handy tips along the way.
Course trips at BU
One of my favourite things to do is travel! I’m not really fussy where I’m going; it’s usually the excitement of going away from normality to a new environment that makes me want to go. You can only imagine the eagerness I had when I found out there was an opportunity to travel on my… Read more » about Course trips at BU
Introducing Global BUddies
As you may already know, Global BUddies is a programme led by the Student Services department of Bournemouth University and by students. It aims to increase integration between UK students and international students, but it’s also a great way to share culture, make friends and gain an extensive knowledge about other nationalities – something future… Read more » about Introducing Global BUddies
Meeting new people
One of the best parts of university is meeting loads of new people and making some friends that will remain part of your life for a long time. But for most new students this is also one of the scariest aspects of Freshers’, but don’t worry – here are some top tips to help you… Read more » about Meeting new people
Lydia’s story: Things to do in Bournemouth
Meet Lydia, who’s a Television Production student at BU. In her first vlog, she tells us about things you can do in Bournemouth.
My placement at a digital marketing agency
After endlessly searching for the perfect digital marketing agency, I finally came across Reflect Digital. Once I had had my interview I immediately felt like it was the place I wanted to work. Everyone was friendly, the office was great and to be perfectly honest I just felt a really good vibe, plus I got… Read more » about My placement at a digital marketing agency
Jessica’s story: The lifestyle of a student
Jessica gives us a glimpse into her life as a student.
New student nurses – get ready to change more than you ever thought possible!
I can still recall my first day at university, sat in the lecture hall, able to refer to myself as a student nurse. I was keen, enthusiastic, buzzing – the last one mainly due to the large quantity of morning coffee I had consumed, much needed due to midday lie-ins during summer. The lecturer was… Read more » about New student nurses – get ready to change more than you ever thought possible!
Music in the veins
The music opportunities at BU are vast. There are chances to be part of operas, musicals and many concerts throughout the year. The application process is not too strenuous, as you need to write about yourself and the music experiences you’ve had in the past. Having a lot of experience as well as music grades… Read more » about Music in the veins
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