Student Blog

Choosing your university

April 7, 2016

Choosing a university is a big thing. It’s one of the biggest decisions of your life. So when it comes to deciding you need to make sure you’ve picked the right university for you. There’s so much to consider when choosing where to study. You need to think about things such as the university’s ranking,… Read more » about Choosing your university

Tonya’s story: How to choose your course

April 6, 2016

In her latest vlog, Tonya has some great advice about choosing your postgraduate course.

Returning to study after a gap

April 5, 2016

On a Master’s course it’s not unusual to meet students who’ve finished their undergraduate degrees and gone to work or travel for a year or several before returning to education. After years of exams and studying it’s natural to need a break from academia, whether it’s to explore the world, experience the work place, or… Read more » about Returning to study after a gap

Oli’s story: Integrating into uni life

April 5, 2016

In his latest vlog, Oli’s got some great tips about settling into uni and meeting new people.

Finding a placement

April 4, 2016

The placement search is long and torturous at times, but don’t be disheartened, it is one of the most valuable aspects of your course. Finding a placement is all about standing out from the crowd. For two years you have made numerous friends on your course and beyond, however in the placement and graduate job… Read more » about Finding a placement

Winning the Green Impact Award

April 1, 2016

Over my three years at Bournemouth University I have always thrown myself at every opportunity the university and SUBU in particular, has offered. From this blogging position, through to being a PAL leader as well as a SUBU Volunteer Leader. However, my true passion at BU has been the environmental opportunities it has offered. I… Read more » about Winning the Green Impact Award

Career support at BU

March 31, 2016

There comes a point in the university journey of most students when they realise they fall into either of the following categories: they’ve never written a CV before or they’ve written a CV but unsure of the correct/ most updated format for one. This is when most people turn to BU’s Careers and Employability Service…. Read more » about Career support at BU

I stayed in Bournemouth to open a restaurant

March 31, 2016

I never thought of myself as a restaurateur but here we are three years after opening Monty’s Lounge in Pokesdown, I’m now on the brink of opening a second restaurant in the centre of our wonderful town, Bournemouth. It’s been a roller-coaster ride, as any new start up on a budget would be, but fundamentally… Read more » about I stayed in Bournemouth to open a restaurant

What does it mean to be a sport scholar?

March 31, 2016

If you’re thinking of applying for a BU Sport Scholarship, here’s a glimpse into how your future could look. Kevin Baker – Volleyball Being a scholar athlete at Bournemouth University is a tremendous privilege. It is truly a testament of perseverance through hard work and dedication. The hours of sweat, pain and gain have pushed… Read more » about What does it mean to be a sport scholar?

What does it mean to be a sport scholar?

March 31, 2016

If you’re thinking of applying for a BU Sport Scholarship, here’s a glimpse into how your future could look. Kevin Baker – Volleyball Being a scholar athlete at Bournemouth University is a tremendous privilege. It is truly a testament of perseverance through hard work and dedication. The hours of sweat, pain and gain have pushed… Read more » about What does it mean to be a sport scholar?

Benny’s story: Embracing your uniqueness at uni

March 30, 2016

For lots of you, going to uni will be a chance to gain independence and try out new things. Everyone will be different, so Benny vlogs about embracing your uniqueness at uni!

Part-time jobs in Bournemouth

March 29, 2016

Many students work part-time during their studies either to earn extra money or to gain more practical experience. I also have, in fact, two part-time jobs at the moment, barista at Starbucks and student ambassador at BU, and in this blog I will share with you guys some information about what kinds of job are… Read more » about Part-time jobs in Bournemouth