The step up from school to university is probably one of the biggest (and most exciting!) ones you will take in your educational career. One minute you’re in the midst of being chased for coursework, making appointments for parents evening and asking to go to the toilet in class, and the next… you’re having to… Read more » about Pulling off the transition into university life
Journalism Under Lockdown: Second Semester
A few months ago, the world was met with the unfortunate events of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has rooted itself within our daily lives and has shifted the way institutions worldwide has run. Bournemouth University has worked hard to accommodate and attend the needs of ensuring the remainder of everyone’s academic year meets the… Read more » about Journalism Under Lockdown: Second Semester
Global Forgiveness Day!
Global Forgiveness Day in 2020 takes place on Tuesday the 7 of July. This blog is to help you think of ways you can celebrate it and how global forgiveness day may just benefit you this year too! On this day, we use our ability to forgive and forget to help both our own lives… Read more » about Global Forgiveness Day!
What I love about my course BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
This is a guest blog by current student Alice Ryan, currently studying BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. I chose to study at BU, because of the hands on approach the university had, the variety of placement opportunities available to OT students and because of how helpful and friendly the lecturers and students were at Open Days. As… Read more » about What I love about my course BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Postgraduate Nightlife: What Awaits For You
Between all the parties and festivals which are often targeted at undergrads, it can be tough as a postgraduate to find nightlife dedicated to us. However, you don’t always have to go to fresher events to have fun. There are lots of great venues around town where you make your night your own. And while… Read more » about Postgraduate Nightlife: What Awaits For You
Let’s save on plastic
At BU, sustainability is one of the core values at the heart of our university, to encourage a more environmentally friendly future. Here’s a few of these ways and how you can make a change as a student. Bring your own bags!!! This one goes without saying! But I know how easy it is to… Read more » about Let’s save on plastic
LLM in Intellectual Property Law and My Experiences
Choosing to do Intellectual Property Law as my Master’s Degree was a fairly simple choice for me. I wanted to do a course that would not pigeon hole me into one specific field, and the opportunities provided by IP in business, technology, creative media and more made it exciting. The most attractive feature I found… Read more » about LLM in Intellectual Property Law and My Experiences
Getting into the business world through BU
I’m a Bournemouth girl that went away to get the whole university experience, studied in London and worked for a few years in the science industry after but coming back to Dorset deciding to settle in and find my way through BU. When I came back, I was very confused as to what to do… Read more » about Getting into the business world through BU
My experience of studying business and management online
In June 2017, I was working full time in an administration role and considering what steps I could take to progress my career. I wasn’t sure what my end goal was but knew I needed a challenge. After deciding that I wanted to study a degree, I attended an Open Day. Upon speaking to some… Read more » about My experience of studying business and management online
Tips for application process and interview day for paramedic science
This is a guest blog by current student Eloise Pearce, studying BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science. The application process when applying to any university, for any course, can be a stressful experience no matter which subject you are hoping to study. Even more so for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course due to its limited spaces… Read more » about Tips for application process and interview day for paramedic science
Shopping for Food and Other Essentials- A Guide
When I started my year at Bournemouth, the first task at hand was to set up a life. This meant getting basic necessities – kitchen utensils, bedding, toiletries and food. I was quite unsure as to what the best place to get all that was and didn’t know what brands or products I could rely… Read more » about Shopping for Food and Other Essentials- A Guide
Budgeting – A Student’s Financial Life-hacks
Handling finances can be tricky, especially when you’ve moved to a new place. The currency is different, the prices of commodities are new and most students are dealing with a fixed budget – having to balance basic needs, school supplies as well as at least a little bit of a social life. This blog is… Read more » about Budgeting – A Student’s Financial Life-hacks