When I’ve asked other students what their reasons were for coming to Bournemouth University, a regular response is for the beautiful beach. I must admit, as a girl who couldn’t bear to be more than half an hour from the sea, it was definitely an important factor in making my choice. But with the beach,… Read more » about Bournemouth’s surf scene and the Surf Club
Tonya’s story: The jump from undergrad to postgrad
What’s it like going from undergraduate to postgraduate study? Tonya tells us about her experience.
Not so rent free
As the start of my first semester approached, I was definitely apprehensive about living at home. Having already been at a different uni and living in the halls there, I was aware of how different the atmosphere was living with fellow students rather than living with family. I definitely worried that I would be missing… Read more » about Not so rent free
My MA Producing Film & Television story
Since there’s still some time left for applications and many people are contacting me to ask about studying at Bournemouth University (BU), I feel like sharing a sneaky peek into my experience on MA Producing Film & Television. BU is still quite a young university when compared to many others all over the UK. Which… Read more » about My MA Producing Film & Television story
My sandwich placement at Adobe
I am from a small village in Oxfordshire, I decided to go to Bournemouth Uni, because I thought the sandwich year would be invaluable to my development and so this year I have been on my placement as a Marketing and Communications Executive at Adobe Systems. I chose to take a marketing placement at Adobe,… Read more » about My sandwich placement at Adobe
My work placement experience
I recently finished a four week placement at the Planning Unit at BBC Radio 4 and am heading back to Bournemouth feeling more knowledgeable, better connected, and better prepared for August and the job hunt which will come with it. I applied back in February for BBC work experience. I had previously applied several times… Read more » about My work placement experience
A Media Production student’s week in photos
I think one of the biggest positives about life at university is the varied life you get to lead! It’s completely different from school and college or sixth-form because you don’t have the same regimented schedule. Of course it depends course to course, but my course Media Production wasn’t the same experience as school, being… Read more » about A Media Production student’s week in photos
Gap yaaah or university?
I have always loved to travel. I love everything about it – the anticipation, the culture, the food and the sun. I think I was around 13 years old when I began saving to travel. I didn’t quite know when I was going or for how long, but travelling has always been a life… Read more » about Gap yaaah or university?
Chinese students – welcome to the BU family!
Bournemouth University is definitely an international university. I’ve met people from all over world here. As a Chinese person in England, I wanted to feel the exotic atmosphere, but also wanted more friends with the same cultural background as me. When I came to England alone, at first I was worried about how to meet… Read more » about Chinese students – welcome to the BU family!
Tonya’s story: The social life of a postgrad student
How do postgrad students spend their free time? Tonya shares her experience.
Amba’s story: Nightlife in Bournemouth
If you want to know about nightlife in Bournemouth, then Amba’s here to tell you!
Choosing your accommodation
I remember how important the accommodation process was for me when applying to Bournemouth University back in 2014, and there were lots of factors I had to take into account in order to make sure the accommodation I chose was suitable for me and my course. Studying Adult Nursing meant I had to take into… Read more » about Choosing your accommodation