Whether it’s your first time arriving to Bournemouth University or returning for another year, I know all of us are keen to start the next chapter of our lives. However, the circumstances of pandemic traveling will cause some students to quarantine upon arrival. Bournemouth University is fully prepared for this and have opened accommodations to… Read more » about My Top 5 Tips For International Travel Student Quarantine
Tips for application process and interview day for paramedic science
This is a guest blog by current student Eloise Pearce, studying BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science. The application process when applying to any university, for any course, can be a stressful experience no matter which subject you are hoping to study. Even more so for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course due to its limited spaces… Read more » about Tips for application process and interview day for paramedic science
Top tips on how to write a personal statement for Midwifery
To celebrate International Midwives Day on 5 May, current student Jess, shares some tips on how to write a personal statement if your applying for BSc (Hons) Midwifery. Writing about yourself in general is hard enough but when you only have 4,000 characters to make a great first impression, mention all your transferable skills, talk… Read more » about Top tips on how to write a personal statement for Midwifery
Revision tips when at uni
Revision, everyone has to do it, and if your anything like me, I found revision a hard task to get my head around. Revision is a very personal thing and you need to find the right technique that works for you because if you keep trying to push a method that isn’t working for you,… Read more » about Revision tips when at uni
10 current student tips to being new at BU
This is a guest blog by current student Alice. As I am now a third year student (wow where has the time gone?!) I thought I would share some of my top tips that I picked up along the way during my first year at BU: 1) Planning is key It doesn’t matter how you… Read more » about 10 current student tips to being new at BU
University life on wheels – my 5 Top Tips
Hi, Tom here – I’m a final year student at BU studying for a degree in Computing. I’ve had an amazing three years learning new things, meeting new people and most importantly having tons of fun along the way, but my story is a little different to most. You see, I have a condition called… Read more » about University life on wheels – my 5 Top Tips
Top tips for budgeting as a student
Hi everyone! I’m Areej! I am from Egypt and I’m doing the games software engineering course. Today I am going to tell you all about some budgeting tips that I personally follow. Being a student and having limited finances doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t go out or that you have to live off of instant… Read more » about Top tips for budgeting as a student
Tips and tricks for arrivals week
I am Sandra Achim from Romania studying a Master’s in Events Management here at BU since September 2017. We all know that preparing to go abroad as a student can be challenging but I promise you that this will be an unforgettable adventure. I would like to share with you what happened during my arrival… Read more » about Tips and tricks for arrivals week
Study Skills: the Netherlands vs the UK
Hi! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study a Master’s in Creative Writing and Publishing. Although the overall culture of the Netherlands is very similar to the UK, I noticed some differences whilst living as a student and developing my skills here. Just don’t learn… Read more » about Study Skills: the Netherlands vs the UK
Stress-free studying
Studying for exams can be daunting. This blog aims to help make life that little bit easier for those balancing coursework and exams… Prioritisation – something I always do before every assignment. Which exams are worth more? Perhaps more time should be spent on the exam worth 70% compared to another unit’s 30% exam. Or… Read more » about Stress-free studying
Essential travelling tips
Hello, my name is Giorgos Kapsanakis. I come from Greece and I am studying MA Directing Film and Television at Bournemouth University. In this blog I will share my experiences with you regarding transportation in and around Bournemouth! Next stop…Bournemouth The first thing I noticed when I arrived in England was the high-quality national buses…. Read more » about Essential travelling tips
#MyPlacementStory – studying abroad and placement at Waitrose
Find out about BA (Hons) Media and Communication student, Jessica’s experience of studying abroad in Florida, before coming back to the UK for her placement at Waitrose. Placement Title: Communications Assistant Company: Waitrose Where are you from? Surrey Why did you decide on BU? They offered my dream course that covered all the skills and units that I… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – studying abroad and placement at Waitrose