Student & Graduate Stories

Now is the time to discover BU

13 October 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

13 October 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

22 August 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

15 August 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

12 August 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

11 August 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

8 August 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

How I used Clearing to change courses

4 August 2016

When people talk about Clearing, sometimes a lot of negative comments and remarks are made. Clearing wasn’t even mentioned to a lot of people at school, and when completing university forms everyone has in their mind the aim to get the grades they want and get into their number one choice. But Clearing is a… Read more » about How I used Clearing to change courses

A guide to A-level results day

3 August 2016

I’ve always said there are two types of people when it comes to receiving results and A-Levels are no different. There are those who are really eager to rip off the proverbial plaster in one quick, swift motion and continually refresh the results page 30 minutes before they’re posted in the hope that by some… Read more » about A guide to A-level results day

Support for students at BU

29 July 2016

Bournemouth University is an incredibly supportive place to be. As soon as I arrived, I felt like I was in a friendly and caring environment, and any time I’ve had a problem – no matter what it is – there has been someone there to advise me. There are a variety of support services on… Read more » about Support for students at BU

Shaay’s guide to Clearing

29 July 2016

If you’re looking for a place at uni this September, you might be thinking about Clearing. Here’s Shaay to share her story and tell you what Clearing is all about.

Fly(flee)ing the nest and how to make it easier on your parents

28 July 2016

I remember the first day I left home for uni: the car was packed to bursting limit and I was feeling all sorts of emotions. It had never occurred to me that my leaving home would have an impact on my parents. Saying goodbye to your dad is the easy part, so long as you… Read more » about Fly(flee)ing the nest and how to make it easier on your parents