How will I know if I’ve been made an offer? Once you’ve applied through UCAS, you’ll receive a username and password, these details can be used to track the progress of your application in UCAS Track. You’ll also receive an email with your login details to access your BU myHub account. This is BU’s online… Read more »
Not sure where to live? Little bit scared? Near the Campus or a little bit further? Or probably your major question is: Flat or Studio? This summer I was really struggling with all of these questions after I got accepted to Bournemouth University. I asked myself: what are my priorities? From this question I started… Read more »
Just like everyone else I had to sit there before university began and choose my accommodation for what was going to be my first year in Bournemouth! And guess what? I ended up in Poole. Corfe House, more specifically! Corfe House is one of the many undergraduate/postgraduate accommodations that Bournemouth University has to offer. It… Read more »
As an EU student, I did not get the chance to visit Bournemouth university or the halls when I was making my decision. When I was choosing my new home away from home I had to do it just by looking at the photos on the website, searching on google maps for locations, and comparing… Read more »
Moving away from home for the first time can be a very daunting experience for some students. Suddenly, you’re independent, making new friends and moving in somewhere you’ve never lived before. The best way to make your new accommodation feel like a home is to personalise it. Here’s some top tips on how to make… Read more »
Whether you’re the first son/daughter to leave, or the second or third, each time will be difficult for your parents, so here’s a few things to do together to make the transition easier! Visiting the University together Bournemouth has lots of Open Days and applicant days leading up to when you finally move here! It… Read more »
Organisation Living away from home means completely organising your whole entire life without the assistance of mum reminding you of certain commitments! After a while I have gotten used to using a diary or my phone to organise not only uni related deadlines, but also social arrangements and any (dreaded) housework! Making sure I was… Read more »
When searching for housing for your second and third year there are many things to think about. Choosing who you’re going to rent with, who you are going to rent from and the house you’re going to choose. Each of these are often difficult decisions to make. When making that judgment many things need to… Read more »
You’ve got your grades and you’re heading to uni! What now? Find your flatmates Once you’ve got your place in halls confirmed you can join various pages on Facebook for that building – EG. “Bournemouth Accommodation – Flat Mate Finder”. On there, a lot of people post their building and flat number so it’s really… Read more »
Uni life = small bedrooms. The struggle is so real!! Hopefully some of these tips will help you make the most of your storage space whilst at uni!
When does the accommodation portal open? From 10 April you’ll receive an email your log in, which is different to your myHub details, this will enable you to complete stage 1 of the process. More details can be found on our website. If you’re a Hotmail user, please check your spam or junk box. We… Read more »
Renting private accommodation after spending your first year in University Halls can be quite an experience. You will probably start by choosing your roommates, visiting letting agents and checking property websites to find the cheapest and best place to live. One of my priorities while searching for my accommodation was to find a letting agent… Read more »
Why I chose Bournemouth University (how to pick your uni)
My placement experience at IBM
My journey as a mature student nurse
My placement experience at Microsoft
My placement with Dorset Police as a Sociology and Criminology student
Abbie’s placement experience working in a secondary school
My undergraduate to postgraduate journey at BU
Danni’s placement experience at Stay U-nique in Barcelona
Dear Students…
What I learned in my first semester at BU