What to pack for uni

So, you’ve been accepted to come to Bournemouth University! Once you have arranged your accommodation you now have the joyful task of shopping, more shopping and ultimately the dreaded challenge of packing all of your stuff. The best way to prepare has got to be a good old fashioned list – take some inspiration from… Read more » about What to pack for uni

Arrivals advice

Mark Holland is studying BSc (Hons) Games Technology. He still lives with his housemates from year one. Here’s his arrivals advice: “I’m a 3D artist and have aspired to work in Games for as long as I can remember. It’s great studying at a uni that is leading the way in animation and VFX. I’ve… Read more » about Arrivals advice

How does a Television Production student spend the summer?

My summer was spent in the sun, playing games, hiking in the forest, jumping in rivers, rock climbing, horse riding and canoeing. It was spent working with children, watching them learn, laugh, dance and sing. It was spent making friends, meeting new people and doing things I have never done before. My summer was spent… Read more » about How does a Television Production student spend the summer?

My greatest achievement this year

We asked our bloggers what their greatest achievement has been this year and we were pretty impressed with their accomplishments! Being selected to present a group project in front of industry experts from Hope and Anchor, and then getting to present a different project in front of experts from Channel 4 and My Kinda Crowd.     My greatest achievement… Read more » about My greatest achievement this year

Why finding accommodation during Clearing doesn’t have to be a hurdle

It’s easy to immediately panic and freak out in the Clearing process, and it’s understandable; I definitely did. There can be a lot of hurdles to cross, and after each one there’s always another, bigger one to tackle and it seems endless, but it isn’t. Getting a house is one of these hurdles, and one… Read more » about Why finding accommodation during Clearing doesn’t have to be a hurdle

Ursula’s Clearing story: making my student finance application

Unsure yet and keeping my options open by continuing to apply for UCAS, it seemed daunting that university could be round the corner. From what I can remember, when applying for UCAS, I decided on taking a gap year and so deferred my entry for the following year, not knowing this choice was very much temporary! Saying… Read more » about Ursula’s Clearing story: making my student finance application