Student Blog

My summer internship at FourBroadgate

September 18, 2015

The BA (Hons) English course at Bournemouth University requires all students to do at least a four week placement in their second year over the summer break. So off I set, searching for the perfect summer placement. Originally I wanted a placement in fashion, but after a family friend offered me work at a financial… Read more » about My summer internship at FourBroadgate

Freshers’ halls guide: Purbeck House

September 16, 2015

MY NAME IS CHLOE MANSON, AND I’M GOING INTO MY THIRD YEAR OF STUDYING ENGLISH. AFTER LOOKING INTO THE DIFFERENT HALLS OF RESIDENCE ON OFFER, I DECIDED TO CHOOSE PURBECK AS MY FIRST CHOICE. I was not disappointed when I arrived at my first floor flat. I was placed in a mixed flat with five… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Purbeck House

My summer of science in Colombia

September 14, 2015

This summer I embarked on a two-week science research trip with three other students and two lecturers to Colombia in South America. Without doubt this was one of the best experiences of my life, as well as a great opportunity to develop skills for both professional employability and scientific research, and all thanks to doing… Read more » about My summer of science in Colombia

Freshers’ halls guide: Unilet

September 13, 2015

A LARGE PORTION OF UNIVERSITY IS ALL ABOUT MEETING AND SOCIALISING WITH NEW PEOPLE, SO FIRST THINGS FIRST LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF. MY NAME IS CHARLOTTE AND I AM GOING INTO MY FINAL YEAR OF STUDYING COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA. MY FIRST YEAR AT UNIVERSITY WAS A BLAST AND I’M HERE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE GOOD,… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Unilet

Your top questions

September 11, 2015

It’s been another busy week for the askBU team. You’ve been asking all sorts of questions, from asking about our Open Days to finding out about scholarships. Here are some answers to your top questions… I’m interested in studying a foundation course at BU, can you help? We offer a range of foundation degrees,… Read more » about Your top questions

Freshers’ halls guide: Cranborne House

September 10, 2015

My name is Charlie and I am just about to go into my second year of studying multimedia journalism – I lived in the party central that is Cranborne House. Why did I choose Cranborne? It’s the home away from home. When I came to Bournemouth university open day, the accommodation I was shown was… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Cranborne House

How to keep fit when you’re at uni

September 8, 2015

University is an exhilarating experience. You get to have so much independence, make all your own decisions and don’t have to answer to anyone’s rules (well not really). But with all this new found independence comes responsibility. You have to get yourself up in the morning, make your own food and make sure you stay… Read more » about How to keep fit when you’re at uni

Freshers’ halls guide: Lyme Regis House

September 8, 2015

My name is Jessica Foster and I am just about to go into my final year of studying multimedia journalism, in my first year I lived in Lyme Regis House. I chose Lyme Regis House as my accommodation block as it is one of the cheaper halls and it had the reputation of being lively,… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Lyme Regis House

My year abroad in Germany

September 6, 2015

BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) student Kasia Selwent was one out of three BU Sport & Physical Activity Level I students to benefit from the wonderful study opportunity at our German partner university SRH Heidelberg in 2014/15. She will even be back in late 2015 to work at the Solheim Cup, a very significant international golf… Read more » about My year abroad in Germany

State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

September 5, 2015

We were #BUproud to learn in April that three of our Interactive Media Production graduates had been awarded the BAFTA for Artistic Achievement at the British Academy Game Awards for their game Lumino City. We were lucky enough to be able to sit down with Luke, Katherine and Daniel and discuss what winning felt like,… Read more » about State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

Steph’s story: If you don’t like drinking/clubbing

September 4, 2015

If you don’t like clubbing or drinking, then Steph’s here to tell you you’re not alone!

Tips on saving money at uni

September 1, 2015

Here are Daniella’s top tips for stretching your student budget… Calculating your costs You can do this either monthly or termly, but it is best to calculate how much you will spend on rent, bills, food etc. One way to make sure you stick to your costs if you’re out is to take out what… Read more » about Tips on saving money at uni