When becoming a first-year student, there are many adjustments to make daily; from adapting to a completely independent lifestyle, to simply living so far away from home. Getting used to life at university can seem intimidating to the whole family, but don’t worry… goodbyes get easier. I remember feeling overwhelmed with uncertainty moving into a… Read more » about Goodbyes – they’re nothing to worry about!
Since the lovely weather has started and summer has rolled into full force, Emily and her housemates have gone out exploring yet again and have found some more Bournemouth gems to share with you! We hope you find some new places to explore from this video 🙂 Watch Emily’s other vlog about places to visit.
This is a guest blog written by Chris Jefford, a current BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year student. My Journey to university really started after I was discharged from the Royal Navy after 12 years of service. I wasn’t sure what to do with my life, but I knew I had to return to… Read more » about My journey from the Military to university through Clearing at BU
Yes I learnt a lot about my course and industry while at university, but my time at BU taught me a lot about life too. These are some of the key lessons I learnt: 1. Friendships It is cliche but the value of friendships becomes very clear while at university, you start to appreciate quality… Read more » about The lessons I learnt at BU
Melly’s back to share her tips about some of the best places to visit in the local area if you’re looking for a bit of history and culture.
Looking back at my time at Bournemouth University, I can acknowledge how much I have learnt over this process and how the experience of university has shaped the career choices I am about to make and the person I am now, four years later. Coming to BU was an anxious time for me. I did… Read more » about Reflections…what did Bournemouth University teach me?
BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology student Ayra joined BU through Clearing. Hear her story here and how she found the whole process.
Melly has prepared a super helpful list of essentials to pack for moving into university accommodation. From bedding – to everything you need for the kitchen – Melly has it covered in this vlog, as well as some tips for other random stuff you may not have considered.
Hear from BU vlogger Emily about why you should choose to study BA (Hons) Television Production.
The first three years at Bournemouth University have given me a wide variety of opportunities both connected to my course and through the social side of the university most frequently through SUBU and in this blog, I am going to go through what have been my personal highlights from my time at BU! 1. Living… Read more » about Jonathan’s top 5 uni experiences
Hear some of the reasons why Melly chose to study Accounting and Finance at BU, including the support and opportunities that are available.
Making friends in my accommodation Meeting my new flat mates in person for the first time after speaking on social media in the build up to starting university and making plans to go out to freshers events together, cook together, finding out about each other’s courses and deciding what to bring for university was definitely… Read more » about My top 5 uni experiences
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