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Winning an award at the BISA model NATO simulation event

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

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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

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

Purbeck House accommodation

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!

Pip Hemingway with the words my ResLifeBU experience

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.