Something to tick off my bucket list

Hello, I am Tsz Kam Yeung, an MSc Events Marketing student from Hong Kong. The Northern Lights is one of the things on my bucket list, I did a lot of research on this and became particularly interested in Tromsø, Norway as you have a greater chance of seeing the Green Lady and most of… Read more » about Something to tick off my bucket list

What to pack / bring from home

I am Kamila Bianchi, from Brazil! I am studying a Masters in 3D Computer Animation at BU. Before coming here I watched some of the videos of previous students and they actually gave some good tips. So here is my list of things you should bring from home. Clothes: not too many, remember you won’t… Read more » about What to pack / bring from home

The start of uni with Club Soda

This is a guest blog by Eleanor Townend. Fresher’s is great for getting to know the people around you, the beautiful Bournemouth area and of course for making those lifetime new friends- But what if you don’t fancy drinking alcohol during week one, or maybe just need a rest from the ‘bar type’ environment, but… Read more » about The start of uni with Club Soda

How to be a BU student

For those of you starting September this year!! Having been a BU student for four years, there are many tips and tricks I’ve learned during my time here to save time and money here. Here’s a quick blog surrounding all the little things that make life easier – some we wish we knew in our… Read more » about How to be a BU student

Clearing from a parental perspective

This is a guest blog written by Louise Gaff Calling all parents, this one’s for you! This is a guest blog from our of BU student’s parents perspective, talking about her daughters experience with Clearing. Are you a parent looking to share your views? Get in touch!  My daughter Ellen had completed her A-levels in… Read more » about Clearing from a parental perspective

Getting into halls through Clearing isn’t as unlikely as you think!

Guest Blog by Bethany Pawson on accommodation and Clearing.   Many people think that there is no chance that you will be able to get in halls if you have gone through Clearing because they fill up so fast, but did you know that Bournemouth University offer an accommodation guarantee for Clearing students too!  When I found… Read more » about Getting into halls through Clearing isn’t as unlikely as you think!

Don’t worry about the weather – just let it go!

Hello, I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong, an MSc Events Marketing student. In comparison to other cities in the UK, Bournemouth is relatively warm and the hottest months are June, July and August, with an average temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius. There is not a lot of rain and we rarely have… Read more » about Don’t worry about the weather – just let it go!

Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!

So today really is the day – the 5th July marks an exciting opportunity for many of you as Bournemouth University Clearing is now open! This is a little blog about applying to Bournemouth University through Clearing (and a little secret… it’s quick, easy and stress-free). What is Clearing? Clearing is organised by UCAS and… Read more » about Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!

The “Pink Hoody” Team

I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my Masters in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. I work for BU as an international student ambassador, which gives me the opportunity to belong to the “pink hoodie” team that represents the university. Pay above average There are a lot of benefits to being a student ambassador,… Read more » about The “Pink Hoody” Team

Food for every taste and life style

Food for every taste and life style I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong, studying MSc Events Marketing. When people talk about the food in the UK, fish & chips would be the first thing in their mind. However, I am going to say the food in Bournemouth is more than just fish &… Read more » about Food for every taste and life style