How to write a great personal statement

Writing a personal statement can be quite daunting, but knowing the best things to include will definitely make your application stand out. UCAS have a great video explaining what is involved in writing a great personal statement and we thought it was definitely worth sharing! Admissions teams want applicants to demonstrate a real love and… Read more » about How to write a great personal statement

Understanding UCAS

If you’re looking to start university in September 2014, getting your head around UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) early will make the process of applying to university much easier. With around 300 providers and around 100,000 courses all applications to UK universities comes through UCAS and it is a great way to research which ones across… Read more » about Understanding UCAS

Induction fortnight

By Holly Montague Postgraduate student, MA Advertising and Marketing Communications Induction fortnight AKA Freshers, that crazy time where you have lots of parties, freebies handed to you and the opportunity to socialise and meet new people. Who wouldn’t like that? SOUNDS GREAT! Welcome to what will be your best years!! After you parents have woken… Read more » about Induction fortnight

Paddle your own canoe

By Holly Montague Postgraduate student, MA Advertising and Marketing Communications You may end up getting creative for money and setting off the odd fire alarm in your kitchen, but once you accept these factors you are well on your way to fending for yourself. Don’t worry. You may fail at the start, but you’ll be… Read more » about Paddle your own canoe

Cooking

By Rebecca White 2nd year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Archaeology Cooking for one can be surprisingly expensive, so you need to work out how to use up all those leftovers. Try to find simple meals that use ingredients you can use for something else. There’s plenty of student cookbooks around, so try to find one… Read more » about Cooking

Student Discount

By Natalie Smith 2nd year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law You can get student discount in so many places it would take a whole blog to list them all! Some companies are willing to give you student discount; it is a big perk of being a student. Some stores will accept your student card as… Read more » about Student Discount

The big move

By Cassie Melrose BU Graduate, BA (Hons) Retail Management If you are moving away from home to come to uni you may feel a whole range of emotions. After speaking to my brother who told me it would be the best years of my life I was excited but at the same time seriously nervous…. Read more » about The big move

Part-time jobs

By Rebecca White 2nd year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Archaeology Getting a part-time job definitely helps with expenses. Student loans only go so far, and, too often, they’re running low by the time you’ve paid the rent. On the other hand, part-time jobs are not worth risking your degree. Try to find a job that… Read more » about Part-time jobs

Money saving tips…

Here are just a few tips to help you save money while at university; you will be surprised what can help: Shop around, don’t just go to one supermarket/shop Make a budget and stick to it. Include money for emergencies Draw out money each week and have that as the only money you can spend If you shop… Read more » about Money saving tips…

Life of a student

By Carlyle Collins 1st year BU student, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science At secondary school I was quite an active chap, I was involved in everything. Well not everything, but I did a lot, I played multiple sports and was involved in different societies. Could I possibly manage to maintain this level of involvement and obtain good grades… Read more » about Life of a student