By Michelle Lillywhite 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work Ok! So you have limited funds but a whole term’s worth of fun ahead of you. How do you make sure you get to the safety of the next finance payment? Hopefully the tips ahead will keep you ahead of the crowd! Going out… Read more » about Money Saving Tips
And Then I Came to Uni…
By Patricia Obawole 2nd year BU Student, LLB (Hons) Law Freshers, the thing about these not-too-inconspicuous people is that you can spot them a mile of. They are the ones who have the brightest smiles and the most eager faces and the ones who politely refuse the freebies that the upper years are all-to-well familiar with…. Read more » about And Then I Came to Uni…
Making the most of moving in
So you’ve applied to your course, sorted out your finances (hopefully) and accommodation, and you are all ready to make the move to postgraduate education. The only thing left is to actually move to Bournemouth and start your studies, which can be a pretty daunting prospect in itself. Most of us have already been… Read more » about Making the most of moving in
Clearing 2014
It’s that time of year when many of you are making the all-important decisions about your future. If you’re looking to go to university but didn’t quite meet the 30 June UCAS deadline, or you didn’t receive any offers from your initial university choices, or perhaps your exam results weren’t as you’d expected, then Clearing… Read more » about Clearing 2014
Funding Fears
Let’s face it, one of the major worries about taking on postgraduate study is often the prospect of opening your wallet to find cobwebs instead of cash. The expectation of this occurrence can drive many people away from looking into postgraduate study, but there are ways to overcome the spectre of the empty purse. … Read more » about Funding Fears
Part Time Work at University
By Leroy-Winston Scott 3rd year BU student, BA (Hons) Events Management We are all aware of the jokes that students can’t afford food, or that it is a very poor lifestyle. These jokes are true, we do have to learn how to budget and how to maintain a flow of finances that will allow us… Read more » about Part Time Work at University
Because Bournemouth University is different
I believe that everyone has their own reasons for choosing to study at Bournemouth University. Personally, the main reason for me was finding an available course that matched my interests in events, media, advertisement and marketing. BU has several courses in these areas, but specifically MA Advertising and MSc Events Marketing which only a few… Read more » about Because Bournemouth University is different
Dragons’ Den experience at School of Tourism
The Innovation unit this year involved working with nine local organisations across the Events Management and Events & Leisure Marketing programmes. This year the organisations included: The Print Room, Aruba, Bournemouth International Conference Centre, The Langtry Manor Hotel, Haskins Garden Centre, The Captains Club, The Green House Hotel, Chapel Gate and QE Leisure Centre. The… Read more » about Dragons’ Den experience at School of Tourism
Why not give a little back?
By Michelle Lillywhite 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work I remember when I first came to see Bournemouth University – it was a lovely sunny day in September and after driving down from London I suddenly felt really out of my depth and kept asking myself ‘what did I think I was doing?’…. Read more » about Why not give a little back?
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
An opportunity to study abroad…
By Michelle Lillywhite 2nd year BU Student, BA (Hons) Social Work When I got the email asking ‘What would you say to a placement in Colombia?’ there was really only one answer – YES! It was however closely followed by – How? That’s when I remembered the BU Global Horizons Fund. You see, BU support… Read more » about An opportunity to study abroad…
Things I do when I have to study
I present to you, the truth. We’re all guilty of doing this. First things first: inhale, exhale (now repeat this for the rest of your university career). Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into the nitty gritty of organizing yourself and managing your time wisely (so you don’t become that pie chart)…. Read more » about Things I do when I have to study