New student nurses – get ready to change more than you ever thought possible!

I can still recall my first day at university, sat in the lecture hall, able to refer to myself as a student nurse. I was keen, enthusiastic, buzzing – the last one mainly due to the large quantity of morning coffee I had consumed, much needed due to midday lie-ins during summer. The lecturer was… Read more » about New student nurses – get ready to change more than you ever thought possible!

Music in the veins

The music opportunities at BU are vast. There are chances to be part of operas, musicals and many concerts throughout the year. The application process is not too strenuous, as you need to write about yourself and the music experiences you’ve had in the past. Having a lot of experience as well as music grades… Read more » about Music in the veins

The mature fresher

“Freshers’ week,” a phrase synonymous with excessive drinking and partying; the supposed rite of passage for university newcomers traditionally involving a heady mix of alcohol, peer pressure, marker pen, and the desperate need to make life-long friends as quickly as possible. I certainly lived up to this freshers’ week cliché way back in the mists… Read more » about The mature fresher

My recruitment career

I’ve always been interested in the hospitality industry, particularly in the hotel and restaurant side of things. I didn’t want to do anything purely academic, so the course at Bournemouth seemed just the right fit for me; a good balance of theory and hands on practical stuff with a placement year at the end. I… Read more » about My recruitment career

Student life at BU

Studying at Bournemouth University isn’t just about hard work. There are also lots of opportunities on campus to enjoy yourself, unwind and pursue your hobbies and interests. It’s really important to balance your academic life with the social side of things, and getting involved in clubs, societies, sports and other extra-curricular activities is a great… Read more » about Student life at BU