Student Blog

BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

November 30, 2016

If you need a quiet and mellow place to come home to then Chesil House is your place. Since a mixture of PG and UG students live in Chesil, there is a perfect balance here. It is easy to make friends and great for the mature student who is looking for a study space and… Read more » about BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

My top 5 recommendations for new BU students

November 21, 2016

You’re a new student in a new country. Scary? Yes. Will you get through it? You will. Not too long ago, I was in your shoes. And if my past self could’ve had a little chit chat with my future self, this is the advice Future Merna would’ve given: Asking for help: The way essays… Read more » about My top 5 recommendations for new BU students

Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit

November 16, 2016

For me, it was instant. As soon as I arrived at Bournemouth for the open day, I fell in love and knew that it was the right uni for me! Not everyone’s as lucky though, it’s not always that easy, and picking your university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make. So,… Read more » about Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit

Home vs Bournemouth

November 3, 2016

I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado and I have just started MLit (Hons) English here at BU. My arrival in the UK was more wonderful that I could have imagined and I would like to share my first day across the pond. Sunny blue vs misty green I landed in the UK on a misty… Read more » about Home vs Bournemouth

Places to visit in Dorset

October 22, 2016

Though I know most of you mainly chose BU because of Bournemouth beach (or at least that’s one of the reasons I chose BU), there is so much more to be discovered in in Dorset! With its scenic views and lovely atmosphere, Dorset is one of the prettiest places to explore. Starting with the one… Read more » about Places to visit in Dorset

Now is the time to discover BU

October 13, 2016

With three Open Days throughout October and November, now is the time to discover where you could be studying next September! With subject talks, campus tours, bus tours of Bournemouth and opportunities to visit our accommodation, an Open Day really is the best way to see everything BU has to offer. I remember the three-hour… Read more » about Now is the time to discover BU

10 words of wisdom I would tell my Fresher-self

October 13, 2016

OPEN Be open to making new friends all of the time. It is so easy to cling to the first two people you see during fresher’s week, but try to avoid it! I realised this early on and discovered that at BU there is a huge community of students with different nationalities and backgrounds, embrace… Read more » about 10 words of wisdom I would tell my Fresher-self

Harriet Rose’s story: Top tips for your first few weeks

August 22, 2016

There are a lot of new things to get your head around at uni, so Harriet Rose shares her advice for making the most of your first few weeks.

What to expect from Arrivals Fortnight

August 15, 2016

Arrivals fortnight is a rite of passage for new students starting at university. Not all universities have two weeks but at Bournemouth University the arrivals activities are spread out over two weeks. It is an emotional time for many as you move out of home for the first time, but making the most of the… Read more » about What to expect from Arrivals Fortnight

Lieke’s journey to BU

August 12, 2016

“It is my dream to build a world with words… I have found my place to start” My name is Lieke. I am twenty-one years old and from the Netherlands. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Amsterdam. In September I’m moving to Bournemouth to study Scriptwriting. This is my story. … Read more » about Lieke’s journey to BU

What to expect from a Clearing Open Day

August 11, 2016

Firstly, don’t panic! You’ve probably just had some of the most stressful days of your life. I know exactly how you feel because that was me last year. You’ve done the difficult bit; getting offers through Clearing and now you’re coming to have a look round Bournemouth Uni to see if you can see yourself… Read more » about What to expect from a Clearing Open Day

Placements: One step closer to the real world

August 8, 2016

So, apart from the *cough cough* award winning beach located right on the doorstep, one of the things that sold Bournemouth University for me was the fact that there was an opportunity for a 40-week placement (although it’s soon to be 30 weeks, which will give you that little bit more flexibility). This basically means… Read more » about Placements: One step closer to the real world