This is a guest blog written by Joshua Pitt, a third-year BA (Hons) Politics student. I recently attended the BISA (British International Studies Association) model NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) simulation, representing Canada, which was held at the Foreign Commonwealth and development office in Westminster. I got involved with this event after applying to be… Read more » about Winning an award at the BISA model NATO simulation event
My experience on the Student Leadership Programme
We spoke to Emma Young, studying BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy as a mature student, about being selected for the Council of Deans of Health’s Student Leadership Programme (150 Leaders) and how it has benefited her studies and career aspirations. Read on to find out more about Emma’s experience of the programme. Please explain a little… Read more » about My experience on the Student Leadership Programme
Booking my accommodation with BU
Moving away from home can be daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before. It was for me when I was a first year, and the idea of living in shared accommodation was intimidating yet also very exciting! Bournemouth University have multiple options for student accommodation, for instance Dorchester House where I stayed in my… Read more » about Booking my accommodation with BU
Eating out on a budget as a student
When trying to decide where to eat out in Bournemouth as a student, here are some tips on goof places to eat on a budget. Dylan’s bar is Bournemouth university students bar and is on Talbot Campus. The restaurant serves a range of reasonably prices food including vegetarian and vegan options. Dylan’s bar holds many… Read more » about Eating out on a budget as a student
My tips for organising your time at uni
As a student, you’re responsible for managing your own time. Here are my top tips for how to make the most out of your time and stay organised.
The ULTIMATE guide to being a foodie at BU
Food, food, food – who doesn’t love it? As a “foodie” myself, having lots of different options was crucial for me. Whether it’s restaurants, cafes, or fast food services, Bournemouth is full of them! Today I’m going to give you the ultimate guide to what Bournemouth has to offer… So let’s start with everyone’s speedy… Read more » about The ULTIMATE guide to being a foodie at BU
My experience of the pros and cons of private vs BU accommodation
Hey. After staying in private halls in my 1st year, I did a lot of research into the pros and cons of it compared to BU-managed accommodation. If you’re considering your accommodation options, watch my latest vlog explaining some of the different options available in Bournemouth.
The life of a BU nutrition graduate
This is a guest blog from BU graduate Lauren Jones. Lauren shares her experience of studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition and her career path since graduating. Hi there to all of you, my name is Lauren. I recently graduated in 2022 from Bournemouth University with a BSc (Hons) Nutrition degree. I can’t believe the time has come… Read more » about The life of a BU nutrition graduate
My first year experience in Purbeck House
Hello. Watch my vlog below to hear about my experience living in Purbeck House – just one of BU’s accommodation options that you can choose to book. I’ll show you around the bedrooms that you get and the kitchen. I hope it helps give you an idea of what to expect from this halls!
Reasons I love studying Social Work at BU
This is a guest blog by current BA (Hons) Social Work student Shanley Bray. Hiya, my name’s Shanley and I’m currently in my final year of my Social Work degree. Social Work at Bournemouth University has been ranked within the top 5 over the past 3 years in the Guardian League Tables. Personally, after carrying… Read more » about Reasons I love studying Social Work at BU
Join me on the BU Film Society’s Berlin Film Festival trip
The annual Berlin Film Festival trip is organised by the Film Society 🎥 Here’s what we got up to this year. It was an amazing trip and the Film Society does weekly screenings and has lots of socials to join in with and opportunities to meet like-minded people 🙂
My ResLifeBU experience
Hiya 👋 I’m here to share my experiences with ResLifeBU – an exclusive programme linked with all BU accommodation that supports you in your first year of uni. They run events from murder mystery evenings to bringing dogs into halls during exam season! Watch to see how ResLifeBU helped me settle in to uni.