Starting university- the support offered by The Additional Learning support Team

Featured, Postgraduate, Student Blogs, Student life

Hello there! My name is Emiyn, I am an MSc Biological Anthropology student here at Bournemouth University. I wanted to talk about the Additional Learning Support offered here, as it has had a huge impact on the quality of my university experience. I entered Bournemouth University through Clearing, so beginning my university life was hectic,… Read more »

Managing anxiety at university

Student Blogs, Undergraduate

Anxiety is a sensitive topic. While it’s now widely discussed, talking about it on a personal level can be really hard.  Before I went to uni, I don’t think I really understood what anxiety was. Sure I had heard of it but not knowing anyone directly suffering from it, it was something that just was…. Read more »

Coping with mental illness at university

Accommodation, Applying, Health and wellbeing, Local area, News, Student Blogs, Undergraduate, Visiting BU

One of the most important things to remember when struggling with mental well-being when studying at uni, is that you are not alone. Recent research suggests that almost a third of students will experience mental illness at some point during their course, and it is because of this high prevalence that means there are many… Read more »