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

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…

How to deal with homesickness

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

Why I chose BU

Back in the day, when the words “college” and “A-levels” made me want to crawl into a hole and never be seen again, my goal was to find a better place and somewhere I could feel happy. But looking for the perfect university was difficult. For me it had to tick five boxes: Enjoyable course… Read more » about Why I chose BU

My first month at BU

University is the biggest change in your life and can be taken in many ways. Some choose to embrace every aspect by joining societies, working hard, spending money and going out in the evenings. I like to have a balance of all four of these things. At first, as it was Freshers’ Fortnight, I tended… Read more » about My first month at BU

Your top questions

With UCAS applications in full swing, AskBU have been answering a lot of your questions this week. Here are just a few that you’ve been asking… I’ve applied for one course at another university but am applying for a different course at BU and need to tailor my personal statement. What do I need to… Read more » about Your top questions

How to spend your last year before uni

I am sure there are hundreds of ‘to do lists’ floating around your news feed about what you need to complete before attending uni. Don’t worry, I’ll not swamp you with too much info. I will list my top four things I think you should try to do before you get here. Let’s get to… Read more » about How to spend your last year before uni

Five things to consider when creating a university shortlist

Academic Reputation University is a big commitment, so before deciding upon where you want to study, it’s important you do a bit of research. A key thing most people consider is the reputation that the university has; you can find out this information by looking at university league tables and ratings in the Guardian and… Read more » about Five things to consider when creating a university shortlist

Gam’s survival guide: Being an international student at BU

Hi, I’m Gam. I’m from Thailand. I have just finished my MBA at BU and I’m now working for the uni. Many concerns could pop into your head before coming to study here, especially when you are away from your parents for the first time, so you may need a survival guide! My top tips… Read more » about Gam’s survival guide: Being an international student at BU

Freshers’ halls guide: Chesil House

MY NAME IS LAUREN AND I AM A PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT, CURRENTLY ON MY PLACEMENT YEAR. IN MY FIRST YEAR I LIVED IN CHESIL HOUSE. So, why did I choose Chesil House? Bournemouth University was the last university I visited, so I skipped the halls tour because once you’ve seen one student halls you’ve seen… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Chesil House

Freshers’ halls guide: Purbeck House

MY NAME IS CHLOE MANSON, AND I’M GOING INTO MY THIRD YEAR OF STUDYING ENGLISH. AFTER LOOKING INTO THE DIFFERENT HALLS OF RESIDENCE ON OFFER, I DECIDED TO CHOOSE PURBECK AS MY FIRST CHOICE. I was not disappointed when I arrived at my first floor flat. I was placed in a mixed flat with five… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Purbeck House

Freshers’ halls guide: Cranborne House

My name is Charlie and I am just about to go into my second year of studying multimedia journalism – I lived in the party central that is Cranborne House. Why did I choose Cranborne? It’s the home away from home. When I came to Bournemouth university open day, the accommodation I was shown was… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Cranborne House

Lowri’s top tips for the start of term

There are so many things to think about when you first get to university. The most crucial time will be at the start of term when you have just arrived and likely aren’t too sure of your surroundings or who you should be spending time with. These are a few handy tips that you may… Read more » about Lowri’s top tips for the start of term