Student & Graduate Stories

What it’s like to study BSc (Hons) Marketing!

4 August 2020

In this vlog, I talk about what it is like to study my course and also discuss similar courses like BA (Hons) Marketing Communications and BA (Hons) Business and Management.

Why I love studying Nutrition at Bournemouth University

1 August 2020

This is a guest blog by April Dyer, currently studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition at Bournemouth University. Going to university can sometimes be a daunting time, whether you go straight from sixth form, college or in later life. I personally never thought university was for me and always ruled it out, but after many jobs that… Read more » about Why I love studying Nutrition at Bournemouth University

Placement experience inspiration for final year projects and direction for graduating

27 July 2020

This is a guest blog post by current student Megan Voice, studying BA (Hons) Media Production who secured a B2B Marketing Associate role at Lenovo. Megan Voice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-voice-media-production-marketing/ The three words to describe my placement search would be challenging, daunting and informative. The three words to describe my placement experience would be valuable, varied and… Read more » about Placement experience inspiration for final year projects and direction for graduating

From Bournemouth to Bali: Zach’s prize-winning placement

25 July 2020

Last year, BSc (Hons) Environmental Science student Zach Boakes wrote a blog piece about his placement year co-founding volunteering organisation North Bali Reef Conservation. Now he has been awarded the BU Placement Prize for his achievements, he is back with an update on how it is all going. My sandwich placement was spent at North… Read more » about From Bournemouth to Bali: Zach’s prize-winning placement

My Clearing journey at BU

22 July 2020

This is a guest blog by current student Rachel Morley, currently studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. Hi I’m Rachel and I am going to talk a little about my experience of applying through Clearing at Bournemouth University. This time last year, university was only mentioned to me and the thought of applying was terrifying. I was… Read more » about My Clearing journey at BU

Your Guide to Simple Cocktail Making at Home and Places to Visit for Cocktails in Bournemouth

17 July 2020

Cocktail lover? You’ve come to the right place! University nights out can become expensive especially when you start to drink only when you get to the club, so many students will have a ‘pres’ drink before leaving for the club! Why not spice up your pre-drinks by creating some easy and simple cocktails! If you… Read more » about Your Guide to Simple Cocktail Making at Home and Places to Visit for Cocktails in Bournemouth

How to get ready for uni over the Summer

16 July 2020

Congratulations on getting into Bournemouth University, but what happens now and what do you prepare? Preparing for uni can be much more than just a suitcase full of clothes, there is a range of other things you can do to ensure you feel as ready as you can for uni, and the upcoming summer months… Read more » about How to get ready for uni over the Summer

Geography Field Trip Round Up

15 July 2020

One of the main reasons I have loved studying Geography at BU is the range of fantastic trips I have been able to go on! From the very first introductory trip to Weymouth in first year, right up to doing field work at Hengistbury Head in final year, here is a round-up highlight of the… Read more » about Geography Field Trip Round Up

My frontline experience as a physiotherapy student

13 July 2020

This is a guest blog by current student Emma Blackman, currently studying BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. COVID-19, what a rollercoaster. Working on the elderly care unit throughout this time has been heart wrenching and emotionally challenging at best. I have witnessed the absolute worst and the absolute best in a matter of months. The team-work I have… Read more » about My frontline experience as a physiotherapy student

Pulling off the transition into university life

9 July 2020

The step up from school to university is probably one of the biggest (and most exciting!) ones you will take in your educational career. One minute you’re in the midst of being chased for coursework, making appointments for parents evening and asking to go to the toilet in class, and the next… you’re having to… Read more » about Pulling off the transition into university life

Journalism Under Lockdown: Second Semester

8 July 2020

A few months ago, the world was met with the unfortunate events of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has rooted itself within our daily lives and has shifted the way institutions worldwide has run. Bournemouth University has worked hard to accommodate and attend the needs of ensuring the remainder of everyone’s academic year meets the… Read more » about Journalism Under Lockdown: Second Semester

My placement experience at BU

8 July 2020

So many students talk about how amazing their placement experiences were and how they simply applied for a job opportunity and secured it. However, that’s not always the case. What’s a real placement experience like? How should you prepare? Check out the vlog below to find out more!