Being a mature student who lives with my own family including a 4-year-old, I have to make sure that my money is organised and that every last penny is budgeted for. On the nursing course, you automatically get an additional NHS bursary to help you whilst on the course and this is, as the student… Read more » about Budgeting tips
Teodora’s experience as an undergraduate Law student
Second-year LLB (Hons) Law student, Teodora Nizirova shares her experience at Bournemouth University so far in this guest blog post. My experience of studying Law, so far, has exceeded my expectations. At the start of the degree, I anticipated lots of reading and memorising of facts, which is still the case. However, the style of… Read more » about Teodora’s experience as an undergraduate Law student
My Student Ambassador Experience
It was the summer before my first year of university in 2019, I received an email on a job position about becoming a student ambassador. It was intriguing and it was exciting to get an opportunity to work, so I decided to apply. Now, three years on I create blog and vlog content, answer questions… Read more » about My Student Ambassador Experience
Running the last lap: Tips for final year
You’ve made it to the final September of your degree. The last months until you hit graduation. The final lap of the race. After the year of lockdown and zoom calls, returning back to everyday life can be very demanding and tiring. Final year is the bittersweet living of wanting to do everything you can… Read more » about Running the last lap: Tips for final year
The opportunities as a mature student studying Physiotherapy
This is a vlog by current student Ian Crabb, second year student studying BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Ian tells us about his experience coming to university as a mature student, the transition from an access course and support from staff.
How placement opportunities can strengthen your employability
During my second year studying Social Work, I completed a 70-day placement working in substance misuse with adults in the community. For my course, the placement is mandatory, therefore the pressure was taken off finding it myself, as this was down to the course academic leads to match us. Whether your course includes a mandatory… Read more » about How placement opportunities can strengthen your employability
My experiences of studying at BU and being hard of hearing
This is a guest blog by Caitlin McQuillan, currently studying BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation. I’m just entering my placement year, where I will be a Countryside Ranger, based at Hengistbury Head and Stour Valley Nature Reserve. I chose this course because I have a passion for the environment and helping to protect it,… Read more » about My experiences of studying at BU and being hard of hearing
Life at university from a mature students perspective
I’m Hannah, a mature student studying Social Work at BU. I thought i’d share my advice and experiences so far, from studying an access course to socialising with others on my course.
TIGA ‘Graduate of the Year’ Harry talks about his passion for Games Design
This is a guest blog by Harry Bentley who studied BSc (Hons) Games Design at Bournemouth University. Harry was awared a Graduate of the Year award for his work by industry body TIGA. Here he talks about his projects and what has kept him motivated during his course. Why Bournemouth? I joined as a mature(ish)… Read more » about TIGA ‘Graduate of the Year’ Harry talks about his passion for Games Design
Maddy’s prize-winning sculpture
This is a guest blog by Maddy Higgs, a final year MDes Product Design student. Maddy won a competition through the Bee Friendly Trust to create a unique sculpture to raise public awareness of the decline in the honey bee and pollinator population. I’m a product design student just about to go into my final… Read more » about Maddy’s prize-winning sculpture
My experience working a festival as a camera operator
Hiya, So recently I got the opportunity to work as a camera operator at the Bournemouth 7s rugby festival, it was an amazing weekend and I’m so grateful for the opportunity, so I thought I’d tell you all about it 🙂 Emily 🙂
My journey from the Military to university through Clearing at BU
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









