Being a Student Ambassador

There’s more to being a Student Ambassador than wearing a pink hoodie! I didn’t set out at the start of my MA year to become a Student Ambassador – in fact, I’d seen the pink hoodies around campus, but I was never quite sure what a Student Ambassador actually did. As someone who has always… Read more » about Being a Student Ambassador

Staying healthy on a student budget

Staying healthy on a student budget may seem tough, but it can be done!  Here are 10 tips to get you started… 1. Cook in bulk Either take it in turns cooking among friends, or cook up a batch of something and chill or freeze what you don’t need. It’ll work out cheaper to cook… Read more » about Staying healthy on a student budget

House hunting for your second year

Having survived halls, the prospect of living in a ‘real house’ with a select few can be really exciting, and it is! Here is my list of top tips when house hunting to help you find your very own home from home; I can guarantee you’ll be more concerned about switching off the lights and… Read more » about House hunting for your second year

Thinking about a new career?

Postgraduate study can be a fantastic stepping stone or even an essential step in making a career change. If you’re thinking about using postgraduate study to change your career but are anxious or unsure about this, read on for some tips and inspiration! Changing your career is a huge decision, and not one to be… Read more » about Thinking about a new career?

BU graduate ‘scores’ publishing deal with football book

A Bournemouth University graduate has found success with the publication of a new book for budding football professionals. Dean Caslake, an Accounting and Finance graduate, wrote ‘The Footballer’s Journey’ alongside current professional footballer Guy Branston to offer practical tips on becoming a professional footballer.‘The Footballer’s Journey’ is aimed at young footballers, parents, amateur coaches and… Read more » about BU graduate ‘scores’ publishing deal with football book

What to see at Bournemouth University Open Days

By Cassie Melrose BA (Hons) Retail Management Graduate Attending an open day can be a massive blur of talks and leaflets to read which don’t necessarily tell you everything you want to know so therefore I have given some tips for how I suggest you can best utilise the day. Tip 1:Pre-plan!! Look at and… Read more » about What to see at Bournemouth University Open Days

Open Days

Hi, I’m Max and I work in our events team! We organise a whole range of events throughout the year to help you get the best insight to BU as possible – and I love it! I know it can be hard trying to figure out which event is best for you so I’ve written… Read more » about Open Days

About

Welcome to our student blog! Our student bloggers and vloggers are here to help you prepare for university, whether that’s getting your UCAS application in order, or finding out more about life as a student. Whatever you’re experiencing at the moment, you can rest assured that our students have probably been there too. What topics will our students cover? Guidance… Read more » about About