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 » about What it’s like living in Chesil House
Front line family: Join us
To many people the green uniform is a symbol of hope and safety. For many you are a growing light in overwhelming darkness, just the smile on your face or the touch of your hand can reach people in unimaginable ways, giving reassurance that no matter how bad things seem, you are here now, and… Read more » about Front line family: Join us
Moving to Bournemouth University as a health care student
My names Aishling, I’m nineteen and from Galway Ireland in my second year of occupational therapy. Moving away from home can be a daunting experience and one that needs to be well thought out. While it’s important to be certain of your course, I think everyone worries to start with and that’s fine because it’s… Read more » about Moving to Bournemouth University as a health care student
My journey into ODP
Starting University Hi there, I’m Sam, a second year student on the Operating Department Practice course here at Bournemouth Uni. I’ve lived in the town all my life but when I made the decision to pursue this career path I wasn’t going anywhere else!! Some friends had done courses at BU in the past and… Read more » about My journey into ODP
A day in the life of a Student Midwife!
Becoming a student midwife at BU has been one of the best things I ‘bit the bullet’ and did. Being classed as a mature student (albeit only 25 years old!) made me a bit apprehensive about applying for the course but with some encouragement from friends and family I tackled the UCAS application, braved the interview… Read more » about A day in the life of a Student Midwife!
How to Meet People at BU
1. Join Clubs Join as many clubs and societies as your little heart desires. It’s a great way to branch out and try something new with people who are like-minded and interested in the same thing as you. There are clubs for everything and if you can’t find one that you like, then just create… Read more » about How to Meet People at BU
Why you will love Bournemouth
Moving away from home can be a very daunting experience, especially if it is your first time and you have no idea what kind of environment you’d want to live in. I have lived in Bournemouth for over a year now and so I can tell you few reasons why you will also love it… Read more » about Why you will love Bournemouth
Why I chose BU
Hey! Thanks for clicking on this Vlog thing! Today, I’m talking about why I chose to go to Bournemouth university twice!
Why I’m glad I went through Clearing
Admitting that Clearing actually worked out for the best can be hard as you didn’t get your first choice of University, but most people I know that went through Clearing agree with this. To wake up on results day with a rejection can be daunting, and it can feel like the end of the world… Read more » about Why I’m glad I went through Clearing
Lucy’s story: My Clearing experience
Clearing… Cue the most stressful couple of weeks of my life. The pressure to get into your first choice university is huge, and I definitely wasn’t prepared for what would happen if I didn’t get in. I had just assumed that even if I didn’t quite meet the entry requirements, they would still let me… Read more » about Lucy’s story: My Clearing experience
Katrina’s Clearing story
It’s easy to feel like you have lost all chances of pursing your dreams when you’re rejected from all of your chosen universities on results day. There will be plenty of thoughts running through your mind, ‘I’m sure I aced that exam,’ ‘Surely they marked it wrong,’ ‘No university will accept these grades’. But you… Read more » about Katrina’s Clearing story
Top tips for Clearing
Clearing can seem overwhelming and so we want to make the experience a little less daunting if we can! Here are some top tips from current BU students who came through Clearing: Nura Hassan Don’t stress and think clearly. Whatever happened, happened! It’s time to think about now rather than back then. … Read more » about Top tips for Clearing
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How the accreditations on the Multimedia Journalism course aid your employability
My Hospitality placement experience in Melbourne, Australia
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