Laundry whilst living in halls is something that is very quick and easy to get the hang off, thanks to what is offered to you by your accommodation and what you receive is similar across all the accommodations. Going into university, this wasn’t something I was fully used to doing it myself, but the halls… Read more » about A student guide to laundry
Want to know a little more about the accommodation options at BU? Join Daisy as she takes you on a tour of Corfe House our Halls of Residence based over in Poole!
Which Accommodation Is Best For You? Choosing accommodation for university can be confusing with all the criteria to consider and it becomes a mine field when you can’t decide which one you like best. This simple little flow diagram quiz I’ve created, should help you narrow it down to at least one or two! Just… Read more » about Which accommodation is best for you?
Let Alejandra share with you what it is like living in Chesil 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 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
“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
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!?
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 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?
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.
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
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