Moving away from home can be daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before. It was for me when I was a first year, and the idea of living in shared accommodation was intimidating yet also very exciting! Bournemouth University have multiple options for student accommodation, for instance Dorchester House where I stayed in my… Read more » about Booking my accommodation with BU
Eating out on a budget as a student
When trying to decide where to eat out in Bournemouth as a student, here are some tips on goof places to eat on a budget. Dylan’s bar is Bournemouth university students bar and is on Talbot Campus. The restaurant serves a range of reasonably prices food including vegetarian and vegan options. Dylan’s bar holds many… Read more » about Eating out on a budget as a student
Combining my passion for sport and academic ambitions at BU
This is a guest blog by Zechariah Johnson, a student at BU studying MSc Data Science and AI, who also plays volleyball through the BU Sport Scholarship. When I was offered the opportunity to come set for the volleyball team at BU, I was thrilled to continue my education, continue playing the sport I love,… Read more » about Combining my passion for sport and academic ambitions at BU
Zoey’s experience studying MA English & Literary Media
This is a guest blog post by Zoey Bonfante, sharing her experience of studying MA English & Literary Media with the Faculty of Media & Communication. Zoey completed her Bachelor’s degree in English at Rosemont College in the US. Zoey moved from Philadelphia to study in the UK. As someone who graduated university almost a… Read more » about Zoey’s experience studying MA English & Literary Media
The ULTIMATE guide to being a foodie at BU
Food, food, food – who doesn’t love it? As a “foodie” myself, having lots of different options was crucial for me. Whether it’s restaurants, cafes, or fast food services, Bournemouth is full of them! Today I’m going to give you the ultimate guide to what Bournemouth has to offer… So let’s start with everyone’s speedy… Read more » about The ULTIMATE guide to being a foodie at BU
Batuhan’s experience in the BU Law community
This is a guest blog written by Batuhan who is studying LLM International Commercial Law. My name is Batuhan, I am currently a LLM Student at Bournemouth University. I study International Commercial Law which was my dream to study at master’s level. The fact that Bournemouth University is well-known in the legal community in my… Read more » about Batuhan’s experience in the BU Law community
My experience of the pros and cons of private vs BU accommodation
Hey. After staying in private halls in my 1st year, I did a lot of research into the pros and cons of it compared to BU-managed accommodation. If you’re considering your accommodation options, watch my latest vlog explaining some of the different options available in Bournemouth.
Leaving the world Lusher than it is, a tour of the Lush Factory and Offices.
Current student Doyin, who is studying MA Advertising – recently attended a free industry visit to LUSH – a multi-million pound international cosmetics company – as part of the Graduate Skills Programme run by CareersBU I visited the LUSH facility and offices with a few other interested BU students to learn everything there is… Read more » about Leaving the world Lusher than it is, a tour of the Lush Factory and Offices.
Join me on the BU Film Society’s Berlin Film Festival trip
The annual Berlin Film Festival trip is organised by the Film Society 🎥 Here’s what we got up to this year. It was an amazing trip and the Film Society does weekly screenings and has lots of socials to join in with and opportunities to meet like-minded people 🙂
My ResLifeBU experience
Hiya 👋 I’m here to share my experiences with ResLifeBU – an exclusive programme linked with all BU accommodation that supports you in your first year of uni. They run events from murder mystery evenings to bringing dogs into halls during exam season! Watch to see how ResLifeBU helped me settle in to uni.
My experience as a mature postgraduate Social Work student
This is a guest blog written by Abi Jones, a mature student currently in her first year of MA Social Work. I am in the first few weeks of my first 70-day placement at We Are With You (Drug and Alcohol Services) and I am finding that there is lots of opportunity for learning, both… Read more » about My experience as a mature postgraduate Social Work student
How MSc Nutrition & Behaviour expanded my knowledge and skills
This is a guest blog by BU graduate Consuelo Fernández Prieto where she shares her experience on the MSc Nutrition & Behaviour course and her future career plans. My name is Consuelo and I am a registered Dietitian and recent graduate from MSc Nutrition & Behaviour at BU. When I decided to expand my knowledge… Read more » about How MSc Nutrition & Behaviour expanded my knowledge and skills