Growing up in London all my life, I knew that I wanted to move away from the big city for university! Bournemouth was my first choice, what with its vibrant student hot spots and sandy beaches! All I knew was the big city and the thought of moving somewhere a lot smaller was a little… Read more » about City life to seaside life
Why meeting people isn’t as scary as it seems
As cliché as it sounds, everyone is in the same position. People you share a flat with, those on your course, and the person you sit behind on the uni bus, are all embarking on this exciting journey together in a completely new city! Trust me, after a couple of weeks you’ll feel right… Read more » about Why meeting people isn’t as scary as it seems
Why I’m glad I chose Bournemouth University for my Master’s
Are you wondering where to study your Master’s degree? Here are a few of the reasons why I’m glad I chose Bournemouth University for mine… Fees, Funding and Expenses Bournemouth University offers a wide range of scholarships that can be seen as a lifesaver for lots of students, especially, to those from developing countries. Also, the accommodation and living expenses in Bournemouth… Read more » about Why I’m glad I chose Bournemouth University for my Master’s
How your parents can prepare for your uni experience
Whether you’re the first son/daughter to leave, or the second or third, each time will be difficult for your parents, so here’s a few things to do together to make the transition easier! Visiting the University together Bournemouth has lots of Open Days and applicant days leading up to when you finally move here! It… Read more » about How your parents can prepare for your uni experience
Summer in Bournemouth
This will be my second summer in Bournemouth so I thought I would share some ideas for things to do!
Why I’m glad I came to an open day
Narrowing your University search down can be quite challenging, with thousands of different courses all over the country knowing where to start can seem quite daunting. University prospectuses can tell you most of the information you will want to know about the university itself but with a minimum three-year commitment you need to make sure… Read more » about Why I’m glad I came to an open day
Three things to do before you get to uni
You’ve got your grades and you’re heading to uni! What now? Find your flatmates Once you’ve got your place in halls confirmed you can join various pages on Facebook for that building – EG. “Bournemouth Accommodation – Flat Mate Finder”. On there, a lot of people post their building and flat number so it’s really… Read more » about Three things to do before you get to uni
Make the most of living in Dorset
Bournemouth has plenty of options for social days and evenings out including: bowling, cinemas, clubs, restaurants, and beaches (just to name a few) but those are just the things on offer in the centre of town. In fact, Bournemouth is just a small part of the County of Dorset, and Dorset has many historic landmarks, beautiful coasts,… Read more » about Make the most of living in Dorset
Festivals I’m looking forward to this summer
Polka dot wellies, multi-coloured ponchos and face paint means only one thing…. festival season! I don’t know about you guys but the rise in temperature has sure got me excited for this year’s festival season and it is going to be a big one! The summer of 2017 has given rise to some of the… Read more » about Festivals I’m looking forward to this summer
One hundred countries later – Jonny’s story
Jonny Blair came to BU in 2003 and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations. Since then, he has worked as a travel writer and has just celebrated visiting his 100th country. Here, he talks more about his travels and how coming to Bournemouth kicked it all off. I grew up in Northern Ireland… Read more » about One hundred countries later – Jonny’s story
Open day 101
Hi guys! Having gone to applicant days myself and helped out at BU open days, I’ve got some advice for you on how to make the most of any open days you do attend!
My 3 favourite university experiences so far
It’s difficult to just choose three favourite experiences, but here they are !! Meeting new people – Sounds cliché but I really have met some amazing people over the last 7 months. It was initially quite overwhelming, as you’re meeting people from your course, accommodation, clubs and societies, nights out, through friends of friends and… Read more » about My 3 favourite university experiences so far
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