Student & Graduate Stories

How to keep fit when you’re at uni

8 September 2015

University is an exhilarating experience. You get to have so much independence, make all your own decisions and don’t have to answer to anyone’s rules (well not really). But with all this new found independence comes responsibility. You have to get yourself up in the morning, make your own food and make sure you stay… Read more » about How to keep fit when you’re at uni

Freshers’ halls guide: Lyme Regis House

8 September 2015

My name is Jessica Foster and I am just about to go into my final year of studying multimedia journalism, in my first year I lived in Lyme Regis House. I chose Lyme Regis House as my accommodation block as it is one of the cheaper halls and it had the reputation of being lively,… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Lyme Regis House

My year abroad in Germany

6 September 2015

BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) student Kasia Selwent was one out of three BU Sport & Physical Activity Level I students to benefit from the wonderful study opportunity at our German partner university SRH Heidelberg in 2014/15. She will even be back in late 2015 to work at the Solheim Cup, a very significant international golf… Read more » about My year abroad in Germany

State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

5 September 2015

We were #BUproud to learn in April that three of our Interactive Media Production graduates had been awarded the BAFTA for Artistic Achievement at the British Academy Game Awards for their game Lumino City. We were lucky enough to be able to sit down with Luke, Katherine and Daniel and discuss what winning felt like,… Read more » about State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

Steph’s story: If you don’t like drinking/clubbing

4 September 2015

If you don’t like clubbing or drinking, then Steph’s here to tell you you’re not alone!

BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video

3 September 2015

LoveLove Films, which was founded and is managed by BU Graduate Georgina Hurcombe, are incredibly pleased to announce their latest music video, created for the multi platinum album selling soul singer-songwriter Joss Stone. The company is based in Bournemouth and five BU alumni from LoveLove Films, as well as Georgina herself, worked on the new video for… Read more » about BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video

My sandwich placement at The Disney Store

2 September 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

1 September 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

28 August 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

28 August 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

27 August 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

25 August 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