This is a guest blog post by current student Cara Ginnifer, studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice. I’m Cara, a first year student studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP). Not many people know what an ODP is or that we exist – I personally think it’s one of the best careers in healthcare. I… Read more » about My experience as an ODP student
Why I chose to study Sport Coaching at BU and advice for future students
We asked BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching student Archie McEachran a few questions about his BU experience and what he thinks about his course, read on to find out more. Why did you decide to study at BU and what attracted you to your course? I decided to study at Bournemouth University because the course was… Read more » about Why I chose to study Sport Coaching at BU and advice for future students
All the nightlife Bournemouth has to offer
I can’t lie, nightlife and things to do in the area was one of the main factors that helped me make the final decision. It is also one of the main things I get asked by people considering university. So, in this blog I’m going to talk about the clubs and bars in Bournemouth, what… Read more » about All the nightlife Bournemouth has to offer
Malaysian student in Bournemouth: Top 5 experiences!
Hello everyone! Can’t believe we’re already in May, how time flies! And I’ve been living in Bournemouth for almost 2 years too! So, I would like to share with you my top 5 experiences living in Bournemouth. Hope you’ll find it useful. Making friends This must be one of the top worries for every new… Read more » about Malaysian student in Bournemouth: Top 5 experiences!
Emily’s top revision/study tips
Emily shares some of her useful revision tips that can be applied to any type of assessment.
Why studying BU’s online Business degree was right for me
This is a guest blog by Chloe Hanham, BA (Hons) Global Business Management (Online) student. I had heard many good things about Bournemouth University, but particularly regarding their Media and Business courses, which is why I chose to study here. I have also lived in Bournemouth my entire life, so it worked well for me…. Read more » about Why studying BU’s online Business degree was right for me
My experience of studying Accounting & Finance at BU
Sharing her BU experience, this is a guest blog by Nicole Chee, first year BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance student. I choose to study at Bournemouth University because when I attended the opening evening, I instantly felt like I belonged here, and felt like I fit in. I had the gut feeling that this is… Read more » about My experience of studying Accounting & Finance at BU
The low down on student loans
When thinking about doing a degree at university, there are, of course, several questions running through your head. What course do I do? What societies do I join? But one of the most important questions is: how will I fund my studies? There’s talk of loans, grants, bursaries…it all sounds really complicated. But it turns… Read more » about The low down on student loans
Living in halls when you’re already a local student
Thinking back nearly three years, to when I first started university, I always remember wanting that “proper uni feeling” as I liked to call it. Living in halls was one of the things I wanted to do, even though I had lived in Bournemouth the whole of my life, and so I did! An important… Read more » about Living in halls when you’re already a local student
Three things to focus for the month of deadlines
May is upon us and to most of us this will be a time filled with deadlines and dissertations, exams and preparations. If you are anything like me, I have to battle the stress that comes with it all. Personally, I am seeing three deadlines and four exams and even the thought of it has… Read more » about Three things to focus for the month of deadlines
Make the most out of a Virtual Open Day
Virtual Open Days can be confusing to navigate and so it can be easy to forget some key details. So, here are my top tips to make the most out of a Virtual Open Day: 1. List of questions Make sure you have a list of important things you want to know and turn them… Read more » about Make the most out of a Virtual Open Day
Learning support part2- The PAL journey
Hey, I’m Lara and I’m back again to talk about support at BU, (if you haven’t read my first blog on this subject check it out here). This time, I would like to look at a different type of support BU offers you in your first year, and how to support your fellow students during… Read more » about Learning support part2- The PAL journey









