Having lived in Bournemouth for 3 years now, I’ve discovered a few little places to go if you want to get out of the town centre, so I thought I’d share them with you!
Bournemouth’s Nightlife: Clubs, Cocktails and Comedy Nights.
It’s no secret that us students love a good night out; and luckily for us Bournemouth offers a whole host of bars, clubs and pubs to have that all important break from Uni stresses. Whether you love the hype of a club or the chilled atmosphere of a bar or pub, Bournemouth has the perfect… Read more » about Bournemouth’s Nightlife: Clubs, Cocktails and Comedy Nights.
Agata’s Come dine with me week
University is not just all about studying and spending all your time in the library. It also about having fun, meeting new people, spending time with your friends and trying new things. Some people think that the only way of socialising at uni is going out clubbing. However, I completely disagree with that. There is… Read more » about Agata’s Come dine with me week
Leyan’s Top Tips: Making the most of your first term at university
University life offers you a whole new world of opportunities and I’d say it’s best to get involved from the start. Your first semester at university is the best time to try something new and really get prepared for the rest of your studies in Bournemouth. Joining clubs and societies is a great way to… Read more » about Leyan’s Top Tips: Making the most of your first term at university
So, what’s all this about volunteering?
During my second year at Bournemouth, I decided that I should get more involved with volunteering opportunities around me. I’d briefly looked at the SUBU Volunteering stand at Freshers Fair, but to be honest the free Starbucks and Lidl give away bags sort of distracted me! Still, I decided to be productive and get online… Read more » about So, what’s all this about volunteering?
Being a student rep – what you need to know
So you wanna be a student rep? Or maybe you’re just interested in what it involves… Student reps are voted for by their peers and spend the year representing the voices of the class, usually a ratio of 1 rep to 15-20 students. I was voted as student rep for my second and third year… Read more » about Being a student rep – what you need to know
Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit
For me, it was instant. As soon as I arrived at Bournemouth for the open day, I fell in love and knew that it was the right uni for me! Not everyone’s as lucky though, it’s not always that easy, and picking your university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make. So,… Read more » about Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit
An Animation Student’s Guide to Making the Most of Your First Term of Uni
Starting university can be very overwhelming, especially as you’re absorbing so much information to do with so many different things. It can be a bit of a sensory overload and figuring things out as a fresher can be tricky. Here are 5 things that will hopefully make your first term of uni go that extra… Read more » about An Animation Student’s Guide to Making the Most of Your First Term of Uni
The best apps for combating student life
There seems to be an app for everything nowadays. You can use them to monitor your fitness, find the name of that song you heard while out shopping, there’s even an app to help you find your friends! They can make your life a lot easier, particularly when you’re a student. Here are the top… Read more » about The best apps for combating student life
Beth’s Journey: Overcoming my fears of starting university…
It’s natural to have fears and concerns about starting university. For many people, it involves moving away from home, usually for the first time. I remember how scared I was at the thought of being in a strange place without any of my friends and family and wondering if I was going to cope. But… Read more » about Beth’s Journey: Overcoming my fears of starting university…
Media Student to cover the US Presidential Election
Bournemouth University students will work throughout the night to provide live coverage of the US Presidential Election across TV, radio and online platforms. Students from courses across the Faculty of Media & Communication will work together to produce analysis, interviews and results from the Presidential Election on Tuesday 8 November. The USA Votes 2016 project… Read more » about Media Student to cover the US Presidential Election
Budgeting as a student…
It’s the student stereotype to be a ‘poor student’, living off of baked beans and cereal, but with a bit of budgeting and planning you can make your money stretch. I’ve always thought budgeting and making sure I forward plan is important to avoid feeling stressed about money, so I can focus on other things… Read more » about Budgeting as a student…
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