Student & Graduate Stories

Law at BU: is it for me?

11 December 2015

Being a first year, it was only a few months ago I was in the same position as I’m sure a lot of you reading this are; you have finally worked out what you’d like to do at uni, but you’re still not sure which university is right for you. This decision is difficult for… Read more » about Law at BU: is it for me?

The things I wish someone had told me before I came to uni…

10 December 2015

A laminated list of what I’d have liked someone to tell me. CONVENTIONAL? NONSENSICAL! Don’t worry what your university life looks like on Facebook or Instagram. No one is going to have the perfect university experience from start to finish – I know I didn’t. When I found out I was living in Unilet in… Read more » about The things I wish someone had told me before I came to uni…

Amba’s story: scholarships and bursaries explained

9 December 2015

Confused about the scholarships and bursaries on offer? Amba explains all!

How to deal with homesickness

8 December 2015

Moving to university was a shock. It was all new and exciting but also daunting. Once everything is moved in to your room and house, once your parents/guardians/siblings etc. have all left, you’re sat on your bed looking around your room and all thoughts running through your head just stop. This is where I’m living… Read more » about How to deal with homesickness

A week in the life of a Sports Management student

8 December 2015

From finance and development to the gym and drinking Fosters (not at the same time I might add), a week in the life of a second year Sports Management student at BU is entertaining and varied. As I’m sure you agree, Mondays are a struggle (even if mine do start at 1pm). Luckily though, mine… Read more » about A week in the life of a Sports Management student

Benny’s story: Why I love Games Technology at BU

7 December 2015

Thinking about studying BSc (Hons) Games Technology? Benny tells us what it’s really like…

Why I love Politics at BU

5 December 2015

I don’t suppose I could justify loving my course at BU because I’m beside the beach, could I? Didn’t think so… Well of course living by the sea is an amazing selling point of BU if you’re struggling to pick a course at two separate universities. I love Politics & Media because it is so… Read more » about Why I love Politics at BU

A parent’s view of applying to uni

3 December 2015

We all love reading Jessica Alexander’s blogs. Now Jess’s mum has kindly offered to share her story about what it’s like to support someone as they go through the uni application process. Helping your child through the university application process is exciting but not without its moments of tension. Thinking about it now, a few years… Read more » about A parent’s view of applying to uni

Studying Economics at BU

2 December 2015

I am currently half way through my first semester at BU in the framework of Accounting & Finance. Now, you may be thinking, where does Economics come in? At BU, whether you are an Economics student or an Accounting/Finance student you will all study the same units in the first year. To start with, this… Read more » about Studying Economics at BU

Shaay’s story: A week in the life of a Forensic Science student

30 November 2015

Meet our new vlogger, Shrada Gurung – or Shaay if you’re already a fan of hers on YouTube! Shrada has joined the BU vlogging team to bring you her story as a BSc (Hons) Forensic Science student.

A Day in the Life of a Forensic Computing Student

29 November 2015

I didn’t start my course as an expert, I worked hard. So remember that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You may be wondering what an unusual course this is, well you’re right. Forensic Computing and Security is a branch of digital forensic science connected to evidence found in computers… Read more » about A Day in the Life of a Forensic Computing Student