Student Blog

My sandwich placement at The Disney Store

September 2, 2015

BA (Hons) Marketing Communications student Beth Bailey tells us about her sandwich placement as the Marketing Assistant EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) for The Walt Disney Company – The Disney Store… Where are you originally from and why did you go to BU? I am originally from a small village in Kent called Bearsted. I had… Read more » about My sandwich placement at The Disney Store

Tips on saving money at uni

September 1, 2015

Here are Daniella’s top tips for stretching your student budget… Calculating your costs You can do this either monthly or termly, but it is best to calculate how much you will spend on rent, bills, food etc. One way to make sure you stick to your costs if you’re out is to take out what… Read more » about Tips on saving money at uni

Your top questions asked – 2016 entry

August 28, 2015

The askBU team have been busy answering questions from our prospective students. There have been lots of questions from those of you wanting to join us in September 2016, so here are some answers… Do you accept City & Guilds in Key Skills Level 2 Maths and English, as part of the minimum entry academic… Read more » about Your top questions asked – 2016 entry

What to pack for uni

August 28, 2015

So, you’ve been accepted to come to Bournemouth University! Once you have arranged your accommodation you now have the joyful task of shopping, more shopping and ultimately the dreaded challenge of packing all of your stuff. The best way to prepare has got to be a good old fashioned list – take some inspiration from… Read more » about What to pack for uni

Your top questions asked – 2015 entry

August 27, 2015

The askBU team have been busy answering questions from our prospective students. There have been lots of questions from those of you wanting to join us (or already are) this September, so here are some answers… I am thinking of maybe working for a year, please could I save my offer and start with you… Read more » about Your top questions asked – 2015 entry

Cooking and fending for yourself

August 25, 2015

Two of the most important things that come with independence and living away from home are knowing how to cook and learning to fend for yourself and if you’re like me, sometimes this doesn’t always come easy. Many of us are used to our parents preparing and cooking a lovely homemade meal for when we… Read more » about Cooking and fending for yourself

Arrivals advice

August 23, 2015

Mark Holland is studying BSc (Hons) Games Technology. He still lives with his housemates from year one. Here’s his arrivals advice: “I’m a 3D artist and have aspired to work in Games for as long as I can remember. It’s great studying at a uni that is leading the way in animation and VFX. I’ve… Read more » about Arrivals advice

How does a Television Production student spend the summer?

August 21, 2015

My summer was spent in the sun, playing games, hiking in the forest, jumping in rivers, rock climbing, horse riding and canoeing. It was spent working with children, watching them learn, laugh, dance and sing. It was spent making friends, meeting new people and doing things I have never done before. My summer was spent… Read more » about How does a Television Production student spend the summer?

My greatest achievement this year

August 18, 2015

We asked our bloggers what their greatest achievement has been this year and we were pretty impressed with their accomplishments! Being selected to present a group project in front of industry experts from Hope and Anchor, and then getting to present a different project in front of experts from Channel 4 and My Kinda Crowd. My greatest achievement… Read more » about My greatest achievement this year

Lucy’s story: Finding your hobbies at uni

August 14, 2015

Uni isn’t just about your course, so Lucy tells us all about finding your hobbies and interests.

My favourite places to eat in Bournemouth

August 14, 2015

Bournemouth is filled with restaurants and bars and such, where you can go for a lovely evening meal with your new housemates (great way to get to know each other) or somewhere to take the rents when they make an appearance (hopefully not on a day where you are extremely hungover). Here are my top… Read more » about My favourite places to eat in Bournemouth

Why finding accommodation during Clearing doesn’t have to be a hurdle

August 12, 2015

It’s easy to immediately panic and freak out in the Clearing process, and it’s understandable; I definitely did. There can be a lot of hurdles to cross, and after each one there’s always another, bigger one to tackle and it seems endless, but it isn’t. Getting a house is one of these hurdles, and one… Read more » about Why finding accommodation during Clearing doesn’t have to be a hurdle