I am so jealous of everyone going into first year, you are in for the best experience of your life! I wish I could start it all over again. If I did start all over again, these are some of the things I wish I knew from the beginning. 1. Living experience It is important… Read more »
Hiya, In today’s post I thought I’d give you some tips on how to balance everything. I think it’s so easy for uni to get hectic, you’re getting set a bunch of work whilst having to do all your cooking and cleaning as well as maintaining a social life and I think on certain busy… Read more »
The pandemic has caused a ripple of change across the entire world and in order to stay safe, many of us have been asked to work and study from home. Over the past few months, I have continued to work two part-time jobs alongside my master’s degree and even though it’s been tough I’m slowly… Read more »
There are a few stereotypes about being a student – pot noodles, going out all the time – and these can cause future undergraduates to worry about what their life will really be like at uni, but these things don’t have to be true. Five of the most common myths about moving to university and… Read more »
Hiya, With September approaching some of you may be wondering what exactly to bring to university, hopefully this video helps you to find some university essentials to bring and some “essentials” that you might want to leave behind! Emily 🙂
Hi! As today is world jump day I thought I’d talk a little bit about the jump between college/sixth form and university and learning to live independently. It’s definitely not as scary as you might think and actually a lot of fun! Emily 🙂
As a final year student, I’m sharing some advice that I would now give myself if I was starting university again as a first year based on everything I’ve learnt during my three years at BU. Covering everything from A Level results day to choosing accommodation to meeting new people, hopefully this will help out… Read more »
Moving to Bournemouth was one of the best things that happened to me, but moving to uni is a big step for everyone and, although we may not admit it, we could all do with a little extra support from time to time. You’re not alone! BU’s got everything from academic and financial support to… Read more »
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 »
If you want to make the most out of your time at BU, I’d definitely recommend getting involved with SUBU. There’s plenty of opportunities for everyone. In first year, I volunteered to be the Student Rep. This led to a snowball effect; The skills and experience I gained from joining the rep team helped me… Read more »
Quite often the interview you have for a University is the first proper interview you’ll have in your lifetime so it can be extremely nerve-wracking and scary! Fear not, most people are in the same position as you and it as equally terrified! Trust me when I say that the interviews are not something to… Read more »
It’s been four years and I still haven’t sussed out uni-life, but we had a lot of fun trying to figure it all out. Looking back, there are definitely a few things I wish someone had told me from the start! 1. Try your best in first-year assignments to understand what kind of grades you… Read more »
From a final year, to a first year
Fun places to go around Bournemouth with your friends!
Essential things to pack from home by a Malaysian student
Top 5 places to go around Bournemouth during Summer Holiday
No matter what walk of life you come from, BU makes you feel welcome
My impact on a patient’s care that sticks with me
My Top 5 BU experiences
FX artist Barbara Tucci on completing a ScreenSkills Select degree
My placement at the Foundation for Environmental Education
Top 10 coffee spots and eateries in Bournemouth