Student & Graduate Stories

My first year studying Events Management

27 July 2015

Since I’ve been at BU I’ve learnt so many transferable skills. It’s amazing that in one year I have grown so much as a person and I am now confident in my career path. The decision to study Events Management has to be one of the best decisions I’ve made, the course is the perfect… Read more » about My first year studying Events Management

I changed courses through Clearing

23 July 2015

Being an international student, applying for universities can be overwhelming. The Clearing experience was much better than I expected, and one that I’m glad I went through. I went through Clearing three years ago, when I was at a different university studying a different degree, which was LLB Law. I didn’t enjoy the course and… Read more » about I changed courses through Clearing

Top things to do in Bournemouth

17 July 2015

Had I not become a student at BU, I don’t think I’d have ever heard of Bournemouth and I sincerely wonder why that is now. It may not be as flashy or as historic as London is, but it definitely is a place worth coming to and realising with your own eyes that Bournemouth is… Read more » about Top things to do in Bournemouth

An archaeologist’s summer: digs, pigs and Iron Age tribes

17 July 2015

Five weeks, 55 first years, 15 second and third years and a field in Dorset. The plot for a romantic comedy? Not quite. It was the setting and cast for Bournemouth University’s annual training excavation, The Big Dig. Every year all the first years studying Archaeology, Anthropology and Forensic Science spend five weeks out in the field learning… Read more » about An archaeologist’s summer: digs, pigs and Iron Age tribes

Being a Student Rep

14 July 2015

At BU the academic staff know how important it is that the student voice is always heard – this is why they run a scheme supported by the Student Union to create Student Representatives for each class on each course for each level. At the beginning of each year you elect a new rep for… Read more » about Being a Student Rep

Clearing: How does it work?

11 July 2015

You might have heard about Clearing before, or you might be wondering what it is and whether it’s something you need to know about. Clearing is the final chance for you to find a place at uni this year. There are a few different reasons you might go through Clearing: If you didn’t quite meet… Read more » about Clearing: How does it work?

My first placement as a student nurse

10 July 2015

My first placement as a student nurse began in January 2015, after a term at university. The placement details were put online on MyBU around a month prior to starting, and I was so excited I stayed up until midnight so I could find out where my first placement was as soon as they were… Read more » about My first placement as a student nurse

My year abroad in Norway

9 July 2015

Sport Management student Dominic Buchan was the first BU Sport & Physical Activity student to benefit from the fantastic study and internship opportunity a new partnership with the internationally renowned Norwegian School of Sports Sciences offers. Read his brief account: “Studying abroad at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences (NSSS) was a fantastic decision and… Read more » about My year abroad in Norway

Get clear about Clearing: our advice

6 July 2015

Clearing doesn’t need to be complicated, so we asked Karen Pichlmann, Head of Admissions at BU, to give you some advice ahead of your exam results. First things first – think about what courses and universities you might like to approach if you find yourself in Clearing. “Choosing a place through Clearing is no different from… Read more » about Get clear about Clearing: our advice

Fleur’s story: BU accommodation breakdown (vlog)

3 July 2015

Meet our new vlogger Fleur, who’s got the inside scoop about BU accommodation…

Free fun in Bournemouth

30 June 2015

Bournemouth has many free activities and attractions on offer throughout the year, which are perfect when on a student budget! I personally feel the beach is the greatest attraction on offer, the sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, and they are great to visit all year round. In the winter it… Read more » about Free fun in Bournemouth

Coping with the transition from college to university

26 June 2015

Many of us have experienced the transition from school to college. We were told it was a big leap, because of the new environment and new work ethic. After all, A-levels and BTECs get us into our dream university right? However, as important as this transition is, it is a small step compared to the… Read more » about Coping with the transition from college to university