Student Blog

Best places to eat in Bournemouth

August 14, 2015

Bournemouth is filled with restaurants and bars and such, where you can go for a lovely evening meal with your new housemates (great way to get to know each other). Here are my top places to eat out in Bournemouth. Coriander For those of you who love a little spicy Mexican this will be right up… Read more » about Best places to eat in Bournemouth

Why finding accommodation during Clearing doesn’t have to be a hurdle

August 12, 2015

It’s easy to immediately panic and freak out in the Clearing process, and it’s understandable; I definitely did. There can be a lot of hurdles to cross, and after each one there’s always another, bigger one to tackle and it seems endless, but it isn’t. Getting a house is one of these hurdles, and one… Read more » about Why finding accommodation during Clearing doesn’t have to be a hurdle

Student services at BU

August 12, 2015

Being a student is about more than just studying, and it can be a challenging and stressful time for a variety of reasons. In keeping with this, BU is not just about teaching but offers a number of services to look after the health and wellbeing of all its students. Medical Centre: Most of us… Read more » about Student services at BU

Moving to Bournemouth from London

August 12, 2015

So there you are in the big smoke, the big city, enjoying everything that your location gives you on your door step – so why move to Bournemouth? I thought the same thing, and having moved to London for work and the lifestyle I wasn’t sure about leaving behind all the good things that I… Read more » about Moving to Bournemouth from London

Ursula’s Clearing story: making my student finance application

August 10, 2015

Unsure yet and keeping my options open by continuing to apply for UCAS, it seemed daunting that university could be round the corner. From what I can remember, when applying for UCAS, I decided on taking a gap year and so deferred my entry for the following year, not knowing this choice was very much temporary! Saying… Read more » about Ursula’s Clearing story: making my student finance application

Why you should come to a Clearing Open Day

August 6, 2015

Getting a place through Clearing is great, but have you thought about attending one of our Clearing Open Days? Be it before you’ve confirmed your place or afterwards, it’s still important to come and view the university you’ve chosen. Clearing may have been a bit of a rush for you, and most people are in… Read more » about Why you should come to a Clearing Open Day

Getting my MA without giving up the day job

August 6, 2015

I’ve always wanted to do a Master’s degree, but, like many people, life was getting in the way. I enjoy my job and wanted to keep building my industry experience. Plus, I like having a salary and I think the bank likes me paying my mortgage too. So, how to get that MA without giving… Read more » about Getting my MA without giving up the day job

How to make the most of your PG study at BU

August 4, 2015

Making the most out of your postgraduate study will be different for each individual, but here are a few suggestions that you may not have thought about. It is good to apply yourself to every possible opportunity available to you, including being a student representative for your course. Being a rep is a lot less… Read more » about How to make the most of your PG study at BU

Diop’s Clearing story

August 4, 2015

Hi! My name is Diop and I came to Bournemouth University through Clearing. Initially I had chosen BU as one of my five uni choices and I was accepted on a conditional offer. I visited the uni for an Open Day and was really impressed with all the facilities and very excited about the prospect… Read more » about Diop’s Clearing story

Oli’s story: Student life

August 3, 2015

Oli’s back, and this time he’s talking about student life in Bournemouth…

Alex’s Clearing story: How to apply for bursaries and scholarships

July 31, 2015

So, once you’ve made it through Clearing in one piece, it’s time to relax, right? Well, you’re almost there. Once you’ve got a confirmed offer from BU it’s time to consider applying for university funding. I know that after going through the stress of Clearing, all you’ll want to do is sit down and bask… Read more » about Alex’s Clearing story: How to apply for bursaries and scholarships

Clearing or gap year?

July 28, 2015

This time a year ago I had no idea what I was doing with my life. Sounds like typical over dramatic me, doesn’t it? I’d applied to university and was waiting for A-level results, so surely I was going to continue on that path – problem was I didn’t want to do that course any… Read more » about Clearing or gap year?