We’re the Transitions team. We want to help make sure your transition to BU is as easy as possible…. The two suitcases rule When thinking about what to bring to the UK there are a few things to consider. Check the luggage allowance for your airline. If you need to bring more, it’s usually much… Read more » about What to bring to the UK
The university food shop: tips, tricks and getting to grips
Moving away to university can be difficult, as for many of you it will be your first experience living on your own. This means having to look after yourself… those pre cooked frozen meals your mum made you won’t last forever! It is easy to be so wrapped up in the one million other things… Read more » about The university food shop: tips, tricks and getting to grips
Juggling paid work and university
This is a guest blog by current student Gabriella Archeampong who studies BSc (Hons) Psychology and applied through Clearing. I came to BU through Clearing four years ago and I couldn’t be more happy with how things have turned out. Not getting your predicted grades and getting into your first choice of university can feel… Read more » about Juggling paid work and university
BU Maintenance Bursary
Applying to university can be stressful, and the financial side can be a huge decision breaker when deciding whether to come to university or not. It was definitely one of my initial worries, and although there is a maintenance loan which helps for living costs, this is something that has to be paid back and… Read more » about BU Maintenance Bursary
Fee discounts, student discounts and part-time work
One of the most stressful parts of studying a postgraduate degree is how it might be possible to juggle said degree with funding your daily expenses. Tuition fee loans, which include the possibility to receive up to £10,906 for the year for UK or EEA students (2019/20 entry), are a brilliant way of funding part… Read more » about Fee discounts, student discounts and part-time work
Top student shopping tips!
I’m Lara Barusso, a BA Computer Animation Art and Design student from Italy, and I have some top student shopping tips to share with you all! As a student, I definitely don’t have much money, so I try my best to save what I can, and during my time here I have found a few… Read more » about Top student shopping tips!
Part-time work: Taking advantage of opportunities
Hi everyone, my name is Garrett, I am from the United States and a current Masters student here at Bournemouth University. As an undergraduate student I never really looked for part-time work; I saw it as something that was unattractive and would make my life much more difficult. One thing I realized since I have… Read more » about Part-time work: Taking advantage of opportunities
Balancing earning money with your studies: pros and cons
One of the most relevant, slightly taboo topics at university is money. Let’s face it, university is expensive, from rent, to living costs to tuition fees. Although student finance is there to lend a helping hand, a lot of the time this just doesn’t stretch far enough to cover all necessary expenses. So, the simple… Read more » about Balancing earning money with your studies: pros and cons
My Subject Achievement Scholarship (Business and Management)
Hi! My name’s Samantha and I’m a first year Events Management student at Bournemouth University. Why did you choose BU? I chose to study at Bournemouth because the university has many industry links within the events sector which is great for my course. The university also offers lots of opportunities for students in general to… Read more » about My Subject Achievement Scholarship (Business and Management)
Which accommodation is best for you?
Which Accommodation Is Best For You? Choosing accommodation for university can be confusing with all the criteria to consider and it becomes a mine field when you can’t decide which one you like best. This simple little flow diagram quiz I’ve created, should help you narrow it down to at least one or two! Just… Read more » about Which accommodation is best for you?
My Faculty of Management Executive Dean’s Scholarship
For students looking for higher education, some key factors come into play when choosing a university. Factors such as cost, geographical location, accreditation, academic quality are some common key considerations. For postgraduate students, especially international students, cost is a key factor when selecting a university. In the UK, the average cost of a postgraduate degree… Read more » about My Faculty of Management Executive Dean’s Scholarship
A day out in Bournemouth for just £10
When you live somewhere so beautiful, you don’t always need lots of money to go out and have fun. Follow undergrad vlogger Donita for a day where she shows you what she gets up to with just £10.