Hi! My name is Katlyn, and I am currently studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with a sandwich placement at Bournemouth University! Having applied to the University of Bath for BSc Biochemistry, I unfortunately missed my grades on results day and was put into clearing. This was at first a very overwhelming position to be in… Read more » about Katlyn’s Clearing story
My experience as a student mentor
Fifteen students from Breda University of Applied Science (BUAS) in the Netherlands came to BU for a three-week intensive TV studio course. In my vlog, I talk about what I learned as a student mentor during this experience- and why I loved it!
Tour of Purbeck House
Here is my tour of BU’s accommodation Purbeck House with some additional tips on how to make your move to uni smooth and minimise your homesickness! Hope you find it useful 🙂
Everything you need to know about student bank accounts
I’ll be honest, before coming to university I had no idea that student bank accounts were a thing, and so an article like this would have been quite useful! You might be thinking, what’s the point? I already have an account, why do I need another? One word: Freebies! Firstly let’s understand the difference between… Read more » about Everything you need to know about student bank accounts
How to feel at home when you’re away from home
Being away from home in a new place is scary enough, especially if you’re too far away from home to visit regularly. I was quite lucky as I’m from the south of Hampshire, and my home was only an hour’s drive from Bournemouth. Still, I moved into Purbeck House during the pandemic, which meant seeing… Read more » about How to feel at home when you’re away from home
From Curries to Culture Shock: How My First Year in the UK Changed Me in My Family’s Eyes
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more international news and stories! Being an international student is a rollercoaster ride filled with new experiences, challenges, and personal growth. After completing my first year studying in the United Kingdom, I eagerly returned home to India to visit my family. Little did I know that this… Read more » about From Curries to Culture Shock: How My First Year in the UK Changed Me in My Family’s Eyes
Behind the scenes of SUBU’s Summer Ball 2023
Hey guys, here is my Summer Ball 2023 vlog! I was lucky enough to photograph this event and in this vlog, I’m going to take you through the set up and prep before Summer Ball, and what it was like on the night! I hope you enjoy watching 😊
My favourite project as a TV Production student
Hi I’m Pip, one of the BU student vloggers! I’ve filmed this vlog about my favourite project I’ve been involved with as a TV Production student at BU – I hope you enjoy 🙂
Everything you need to know about the BU Summer Ball
Summer Ball is an exciting time of the year! A place for all students to come together to celebrate the end of the academic year (and the end of their degrees for many students!). It is organised by the student’s union SUBU to fundraise for other activities throughout the next academic year, such as financially… Read more » about Everything you need to know about the BU Summer Ball
Lecture vs Seminar?! What is the difference?
At university, you will be exposed to a very different way of learning than you would have had in Secondary School and Sixth Form/College. Higher Education is more focused on independent learning and at BU, we like to see ourselves as colleagues and less as teachers and students. So what actually is the difference between… Read more » about Lecture vs Seminar?! What is the difference?
Clearing 2023 is now open – Make us your uni this September
BU is now open for Clearing 2023. Find your place at BU this September. What is Clearing? Clearing is run by UCAS and enables universities to fill spaces on courses that aren’t yet full for the next academic year, while students without offers are given another chance to pursue their higher education aspirations. Read our… Read more » about Clearing 2023 is now open – Make us your uni this September
The Big Move!
The first day of moving to your new university town will come, whether you’re excited, nervous, or secretly dreading it. There are lots of things to think about regarding the big move, and these are some of my top tips for getting through the first couple of weeks of adjusting to a new environment with… Read more » about The Big Move!