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Money-saving app recommendations

Saving money and endless searching for discounts is a critical part of being a student. You’ve paid your tuition, you’ve paid your rent, now what? What money do you have left to spend on yourself? Don’t fret; I’m here to share my favourite apps to help you save money as a student. Food Shopping is… Read more » about Money-saving app recommendations

Advice on how to choose a university

Thinking about the future can be daunting (I know – stressful and confusing!) especially when you have recently chosen your A-level subjects, or BTEC’s. Sometimes, you could want a change in career by the end of your A-levels and this is completely normal being young. Heads up – you don’t necessarily need to pursue a… Read more » about Advice on how to choose a university

Travel trips for students – Bournemouth and Beyond

Embarking on your student journey in the UK reveals an array of transport options, crucial for navigating the city of Bournemouth and beyond. Transport Types Buses When it comes to public transport, buses are one of the most common forms of transport and are often cost-effective, especially for longer trips. A bus network is a… Read more » about Travel trips for students – Bournemouth and Beyond

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My insights into studying BA (Hons) Events Management and finding a placement you love

This is a guest blog post by Katie Stroud, BA (Hons) Events Management student. I’m Katie, and I am currently working at Live Group as part of my placement whilst studying Events Management at BU. As part of my course, I am required to carry out a 30-week placement with a minimum of 30 hours… Read more » about My insights into studying BA (Hons) Events Management and finding a placement you love

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My research journey, and my advice for your success

This is a guest post by PhD student Aziean Jamin. Hello, I am Aziean Jamin, a PhD student at Bournemouth University Business School. In addition to that, I am also employed as an academic at Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia. Currently, I am on a three-year study leave. Through my working experience, I had the privilege… Read more » about My research journey, and my advice for your success

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Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry

Our Future Students Enquiry Team advisers are foundations of knowledge and every so often we ask them to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest blog about all things student finance for undergraduate students. What financial help can I get? Tuition Fee Loans to cover the full cost of your course. This… Read more » about Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry

Five ways to spend less in Bournemouth

Five ways I spend less in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a beautiful city for the adventurous. Filled with indoor and outdoor activities. It is difficult to not engage in activities across the seasons. Apart from tourism, Bournemouth is also known for its numerous high-quality educational platforms. Every year, thousands of students from all parts of the world begin their education journey. Navigating this… Read more » about Five ways I spend less in Bournemouth

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How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy

Some students prefer to stay at the same university after their undergraduate degree and advance to postgraduate study, and I was no different. However, one of any student’s major worries is, “How am I going to pay for this?”. Having enough money and finding ways to spend less money has always been a part of… Read more » about How BU’s postgraduate financial support helped me against every student’s worst enemy