Will Rodwell

Top 5 things to do before moving to university!

Moving to university can be very daunting and scary. It was for me! I moved from the other side of the country in the middle of nowhere! But, when I learned these 5 tips, it made life much easier for me, now it’s my turn to share them with you! 1 – Pack to perfection!… Read more » about Top 5 things to do before moving to university!

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My Physiotherapy student experience

This is a guest blog by Molly Griffiths, a final year BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy student who has shared her journey about the course and her placements. My physiotherapy student experience began during Covid-19 in 2020. Whilst there were lots of apprehensions, Bournemouth did not fail to provide an amazing first year of university. We began… Read more » about My Physiotherapy student experience

Expectations: School or College to University

Going from sixth form or college to your first year at a university is a big transition. Today I’m going to explain some key differences and some things that you can expect before and during the transition process. Studying School/College One of the key differences between school/college and university is the structure of the day…. Read more » about Expectations: School or College to University

Mollie’s placement experience as a Product Design student

This is a guest blog by Mollie Douglas, who is currently in her placement year with JCB. Mollie is studying BSc (Hons) Product Design at BU and will be starting her final year in September. I can 100% recommend doing a placement year, it’s such a valuable experience and the things I’ve learned and been… Read more » about Mollie’s placement experience as a Product Design student

“A Day in the Life of an Indian Undergraduate at Bournemouth University: Balancing Study and Culture”

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! Being an Indian undergraduate student at Bournemouth University can be both exciting and challenging. On one hand, you are pursuing your academic goals in a culturally diverse environment, and on the other hand, you are trying to balance your cultural identity with your academic and personal… Read more » about “A Day in the Life of an Indian Undergraduate at Bournemouth University: Balancing Study and Culture”

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Navigating the Vegan Scene: My Experience as a Vegan at Bournemouth University

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As a vegan at Bournemouth University, I’ve found that being vegan on campus can be both rewarding and challenging. While plenty of vegan options are available, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the food scene on campus, especially when eating out with non-vegan friends. In… Read more » about Navigating the Vegan Scene: My Experience as a Vegan at Bournemouth University

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How the BU sport scholarship is helping me advance in my sport

This is a guest blog by Lucas Silva, BA (Hons) Business & Management student, talking about his BU Sport Scholarship for Powerlifting.  I started powerlifting in October 2019 and I’ve trained consistently over the last 3 and a half years minus a slight hiatus in early 2020. Powerlifting became a crucial part of my life,… Read more » about How the BU sport scholarship is helping me advance in my sport

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What it’s like to study the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

This is a guest blog by Tina Smith, who is studying the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA), on the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Apprenticeship route at Bournemouth University. I have always wanted to be a nurse since a young age and follow in my grandmother’s footsteps. I left school and took the career pathway into… Read more » about What it’s like to study the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

How to manage your time at university

University, mmm, free from responsibilities, parties, waking up at 3pm, going to every event, complete fun 24/7. Or is it? I remember that time in first year when it hit that, oh, university is not just studying and meeting people, but also cooking, cleaning, laundry, working, studying, exams, shopping, the list goes on… Sometimes it… Read more » about How to manage your time at university

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My journey into nursing at BU’s Yeovil Campus

This is a guest blog by Kylie Baker, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student at Bournemouth University’s Yeovil Campus. My nursing journey started at 39 years old, having been a lawyer and then working in pastoral care. I am also a gymnastics coach, having coached regionally for the Southwest. Funnily enough, all these areas have given… Read more » about My journey into nursing at BU’s Yeovil Campus

Best places to watch live music in Bournemouth

Bournemouth has some great spots for live music, a variety of bigger and smaller venues I recommend visiting. O2 Academy Bournemouth is one of the larger venues in the Bournemouth area and hosts some of the biggest artists throughout the year such as Alex G, Hozier and Razorlight having upcoming gigs. Having went to see… Read more » about Best places to watch live music in Bournemouth