Choosing Your University: things to think about

By Marianne Calnan 3rd year BU student – BA (Hons) English As soon as you turn 16 nowadays, it seems university is all teachers talk about. Whether you decide to go to college, sixth form or enrol on an apprenticeship after year 11, university seems the logical next step for most students. If you’re serious… Read more » about Choosing Your University: things to think about

Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference

By Natalie Smith 2nd Year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law The most important choice about university is picking the right one. The right university for your best friend might be your worst nightmare, and therefore your choice in university has to reflect you and what you want. But your choice shouldn’t just be based on… Read more » about Choosing your university: How Open Days can really make a difference

A home away from home for an international student

By Valjo Kutt, (Estonia) 1st year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Sports Management Coming to university to study what interests you the most is a step that lots  of young people  around the world  think about. Having the opportunity to apply for five courses through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) gives you the… Read more » about A home away from home for an international student

Studying in the UK as an international student: Is it worth it?

As an international student, I was drawn to pursue higher education in the United Kingdom due to the variety of opportunities it offers. When weighing my options, several factors stood out to me, ultimately leading me to choose a UK university. First, societies and extracurricular activities offered at UK universities was incredibly appealing. From cultural… Read more » about Studying in the UK as an international student: Is it worth it?

My advice to you – what I wish I had known before starting university

Before beginning life at Bournemouth University, there were a few things I wasn’t prepared enough for. When you first view your timetable, you might not be at uni a lot of the week. This time is to ensure you can complete the reading that is required for your course. Make sure you leave enough space… Read more » about My advice to you – what I wish I had known before starting university

Embracing the local university experience while living at home

Being a university student living at home in the local area offers a unique set of advantages and challenges that contribute to a distinctive academic journey. Many students opt out of traditional student accommodation for various reasons, such as familial ties, pets, financial constraints, relationships, or even health considerations. I’m a mature Masters student studying… Read more » about Embracing the local university experience while living at home

Why choose Bournemouth University?

When trying to figure out what university you want to go to, there a several factors that people look out for. Some of these things are location, social life, halls of living, societies, and course type. This blog will tell you everything Bournemouth has to offer and make it easier for you if you are… Read more » about Why choose Bournemouth University?

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Three of my go-to, delicious, student-friendly recipes

When you’re at uni, cooking for yourself in between lectures, assignments, clubs/societies and whatever else you get up to is hard! So you need easy, cheap and delicious meals to make that are quick! In this vlog I give you three of my favourite go-to student-friendly recipe ideas 😊 Happy cooking!  

How I chose my Media degree

Choosing the right university and course is both thrilling and challenging, demanding thought and planning to align your academic path with personal interests and aspirations. Here are some of the things I did when I started this journey. Step 1: Deciding What You Want The first step in my university selection process involved defining my… Read more » about How I chose my Media degree

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Making friends at university – a nursing student’s perspective

As we start university, some of us may have had friends we either grew up with, went to elementary school with, or even met during A-levels and have a friendship bond with. This all changes when university starts; we either join the same universities with them or, for some, part ways due to different university… Read more » about Making friends at university – a nursing student’s perspective