Lessons Learned from My First Year: Food Budgeting, Time Management, and Setting Realistic Goals

Reflecting on my first year as a computer animation student, the challenges I faced forced me to rethink how I managed my time, energy, and resources. Making key adjustments improved both my academic performance and overall well-being. Here’s how I turned things around and what I learned. If you’re a fellow student at BU and… Read more » about Lessons Learned from My First Year: Food Budgeting, Time Management, and Setting Realistic Goals

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Turing Work Overseas

This is a guest post by Kara Price-Jones I graduated my Masters Foundations in Clinical Psychology course with distinction at Bournemouth University (BU) in November 2023. I became blessed when my supervisor, Shanti, and BU along with Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) in India, created a position for me to do research in India…. Read more » about Turing Work Overseas

Embracing the local university experience while living at home

Being a university student living at home in the local area offers a unique set of advantages and challenges that contribute to a distinctive academic journey. Many students opt out of traditional student accommodation for various reasons, such as familial ties, pets, financial constraints, relationships, or even health considerations. I’m a mature Masters student studying… Read more » about Embracing the local university experience while living at home

Overcoming exam pressure at university

My name is Charlotte, I am a first year studying BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at BU. I have just finished some of my exams and I wanted to share my experience and give some advice on handling the pressure of exams and the support available. The first tip I found helpful was to set aside… Read more » about Overcoming exam pressure at university

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Where to go when you’re in need of support

I feel this topic is an important one. At some point in our lives, we will all go through some form of worries, concerns, and challenges and will experience the need for professional support that doesn’t require an 18 month waiting list or a referral. I’m going to provide you with a list of up… Read more » about Where to go when you’re in need of support

Never be afraid to ask for help: my experiences with BU’s student support services

Admitting that you are struggling and may need some advice, or just a chance to vent is not as easy as it sounds. As a university student, it’s difficult to actually stop and realise that you are finding things difficult. The multitude of student support services available at BU have helped me through some personal… Read more » about Never be afraid to ask for help: my experiences with BU’s student support services