Let Alejandra share with you what it is like living in Chesil house
Private accommodation at BU
Clinical Psychology student Talya shares why she chose to live in private accommodation
Living in Dorchester House
Hi! I am Sujata Shekhawat from India and I am doing Media and Communication. Moving away from home and living an independent life can be a daunting experience for many, but it’s quite normal. In my case, it was my first time living away from home so I was pretty nervous, I needed a place… Read more » about Living in Dorchester House
Living in Lyme Regis House
Living in Lyme Regis House resembles a close community where your peers are your neighbours. The tenants from the flat parallel to mine are good friends we share ingredients, clothes, food, and support each other. The immense support from staff and security down in reception is also exceptional whenever concerns arise such as maintenance problems,… Read more » about Living in Lyme Regis House
A mature student living in halls
“Oh my god, no way! I’d never have thought that!” This is the response I receive every time I tell someone, usually begrudgingly, that I am classed as a mature student. This isn’t because I am blessed with youthful looks, it’s because university is actually an environment where people either just don’t notice or just… Read more » about A mature student living in halls
ResLifeBU – Who are we and what do we do!?
This is a guest blog by ResLifeBU Assistant Phoebe Watkins. Feeling a little apprehensive about moving away from home? Wondering how your going to meet new people when you arrive? ResLifeBU have you covered. In 2016 BU launched ResLife, to help create a lively, friendly and supportive community for new students in BU accommodation. So,… Read more » about ResLifeBU – Who are we and what do we do!?
How ResLifeBU supports you
The concept of ResLifeBU was very alien and unheard to me before I moved into a BU accommodation hall. A team run and managed by students and staff to ensure quality social and mental well-being for those staying at halls, is ResLifeBU summed up in a sentence. This blog is to do ResLifeBU justice beyond… Read more » about How ResLifeBU supports you
When should I start thinking about 2nd year accommodation?
When beginning to think about that dream house you want for second year there are many things to take into account including the people you want to live with, the location (Winton is ideal) and how much you want to spend. I started looking for my second year house in January and there was still many… Read more » about When should I start thinking about 2nd year accommodation?
George’s overview of Corfe House accommodation
We offer loads of great accommodation options both on and off-campus. One of our Halls is Corfe House, based in Poole and with frequent bus connections to the Talbot Campus. George has put together this video of some of the highlights of Corfe House, where is is currently a resident.
Welcome to Okeford House!
Yi-Hsin Chen is from Taiwan and she is studying MSc Events Management. In this vlog, she points out what Okeford House has to offer and highlights the advantages of living there from a resident’s perspective. Yi-Hsin Chen, Taiwan, MSc Events Management, 2017/18
A tour of Okeford house
Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he gives us a tour around Okeford House, a postgraduate only student hall, and shows us what it is like to live in a shared flat. Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film and Television, 2017/18
Accommodation
Got an offer to study with us? Fantastic! Here’s how to book accommodation. There are two stages to your new home: Stage 1 Within 24 hours of accepting your offer to study at BU you’ll be able to register for your BU Accommodation Guarantee. This means your place in the BU community is confirmed. You… Read more » about Accommodation