Student & Graduate Stories

5 amazing places to visit near Bournemouth!

9 April 2020

Hello! This is a vlog of my adventures to places that’s outside (but still nearby) Bournemouth. Including some tips for you to save money with travel cost. Enjoy! xx

5 Easy Recipes To Take You From Microwave Meals to MasterChef

8 April 2020

Hiya, Today I’m going to give you some easy and cheap recipes you can try to help improve your culinary skills. At the beginning of uni I was useless in the kitchen, I had no clue how to even fry an egg! However, with a bit of practice I’ve taught myself to cook a variety… Read more » about 5 Easy Recipes To Take You From Microwave Meals to MasterChef

Coping being at home more

7 April 2020

After being away at university for such a long period of time, coming back to live at home again can be very daunting, and the current lockdown status of the UK has somewhat depleted the ease of this transition. It can also be equally as difficult for those of you that haven’t embarked on your… Read more » about Coping being at home more

How to build immunity through nutrition

7 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is a period of uncertainty and a time to stay at home. It is important that we are keeping ourselves healthy and ensuring the protection of our health services. A great way to help keep our bodies healthy while at home is to ensure we are consuming enough nutritional foods and vitamins… Read more » about How to build immunity through nutrition

Being kind and supporting others

7 April 2020

During this time of worry, isolation and uncertainty, it’s important more than ever to be kind and supportive of one another. As socialising becomes increasingly difficult (well non existent other than virtually), days feel like they are lasting forever! Here are a few tips on how you can show your love and support, help lift… Read more » about Being kind and supporting others

How to stay connected while physical distancing

6 April 2020

During this time of physical distancing, it’s important to keep in touch and stay connected to your friends and family, both in and out of the household you are distancing in. As there are both students who have gone back home to live with their family and left behind their uni friends, and students who… Read more » about How to stay connected while physical distancing

First Term at BU and it’s contrast to Indian Education System

2 April 2020

Having recently completed my first term as a Postgraduate Student at Bournemouth University, the difference between a Master’s course here and that in India is quite vast. While doing my undergraduate, I understood the fact that the Indian Educational System mostly favours the technically oriented students. This model is good in the fields of study… Read more » about First Term at BU and it’s contrast to Indian Education System

Lockdown Lucky Dip: Things To Do

1 April 2020

Whether you’re feeling anxious, bored or simply need a distraction during these times, work placement student Tia has come up with some ideas to do each day as we count down to life with a bit more normality! Hi everyone, staying busy and remaining positive is a must at the moment. Below you will find… Read more » about Lockdown Lucky Dip: Things To Do

Adjusting to working from home

31 March 2020

Adjusting to working from home is a super valuable skill to learn whilst at university… and is something the vast majority of us have had to do in light of recent events. It can be difficult to transition from working in an office, library or any other work-accustomed environment that you are used to being… Read more » about Adjusting to working from home

Why BA (Hons) Television Production at BU was the right choice for me

30 March 2020

Choosing my university course was a process that took a few months to decide but the biggest areas that impacted me was the work I had enjoyed the most in the past and whether or not this course would help me advance in the right areas. BA (Hons) Television Production at BU was, without question,… Read more » about Why BA (Hons) Television Production at BU was the right choice for me

UCAS FAQs: Your questions answered!

27 March 2020

If your UCAS event was cancelled, then no worries, I’ve answered the questions we get asked the most at these events. Where is Bournemouth and what is there to do? Bournemouth is a seaside town located along the English south coast with Poole to its west, Christchurch to the east, and roughly only a 45-minute… Read more » about UCAS FAQs: Your questions answered!

Purbeck House Video Tour!

25 March 2020

Hello everyone! Choosing what accommodation to go to can be a tough decision, especially if you are not able to attend an Open Day or view any in person. In this video, I’ll walk you around Purbeck House and its surroundings, as well as tell you a bit more about its facilities and location, and… Read more » about Purbeck House Video Tour!