There’s more to being a Student Ambassador than wearing a pink hoodie! I didn’t set out at the start of my MA year to become a Student Ambassador – in fact, I’d seen the pink hoodies around campus, but I was never quite sure what a Student Ambassador actually did. As someone who has always… Read more » about Being a Student Ambassador
Re-adapting to a student budget
Unless you’re Jessie J, the sad truth is that it is all too often about the money. Getting the most out of your university studies takes hard work and dedication, of course, but you won’t last beyond a month at university if you can’t budget and make your money go further. I had been earning… Read more » about Re-adapting to a student budget
Steph’s story: A day in the life of a Media Production student (vlog)
Our new vlogger Steph tells us what it’s like to be a Media Production student…
Your top questions: accommodation special!
You’ve been asking a lot of questions about accommodation this week, so here are some answers… 1. I haven’t received my log-in details, will I miss out? Our accommodation portal is open from 26 May for eligible unconditional/firm or conditional/firm students to register their interest in BU accommodation. Please don’t worry, as you have until… Read more » about Your top questions: accommodation special!
Alice’s story: What’s the difference between undergraduate and postgraduate? (vlog)
You’ve read her blogs, now watch her first vlog! Alice tells us the differences she’s seen between undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Oli’s story: Why I love BU (vlog)
Meet our new vlogger Oli, who tells us what he loves about BU.
BU Graduate publishes first novel – Keith’s Story
Keith Gillison completed the CIM Postgraduate Diploma from BU in 2004 and, after a career in marketing, has just published his first novel. Below, Keith shares how he got into writing and some information about his book “The Boss Killers”, which is available now. I have just published my first novel, ‘The Boss Killers’, a dark… Read more » about BU Graduate publishes first novel – Keith’s Story
My Academic Excellence Scholarship
My name is Yuchun Liu, I am 25 years old and I come from Taiwan. I was automatically awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship, which at the time was worth £1,000 (it is now worth £3,500 from 2016!) off my tuition. Since the scholarship was “automatic”, it surprised me when I first read my tuition fee note… Read more » about My Academic Excellence Scholarship
Choosing your accommodation
The time has come for you to choose your first year accommodation and like many, you have no idea where you want to stay. Some of you may have flicked through pictures or watched YouTube clips on the university website and seen accommodation that catches your eye. You may have spoken to people who are… Read more » about Choosing your accommodation
What’s next for me?
My best friend told me a long time ago that “uncertainty is the future’s guarantee” – and it’s true. It’s the middle of May, and I’m in my final term. I’m gearing up to start shooting my Master’s production project but at the back of my head, I worry about my career prospects. I’m not… Read more » about What’s next for me?
Blogger battles: why my halls are the best
We asked our bloggers to tell us what they love about their halls – there was a lot of arguing about why their halls are the best, but we’ll let you decide what you think. Wherever you end up living, it looks like you’re going to have a great time! Carlyle Collins I lived in… Read more » about Blogger battles: why my halls are the best
Top tips for defeating your exams
Exams, whether SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels or at university, are stressful, exhausting, but well worth it in the end. Exams are usually that final barrier to freedom, relief and success, especially the summer ones which are taking place right now. Exams are key, and so here are a few tips to keep you relaxed during them… Read more » about Top tips for defeating your exams
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My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
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Course Stories: Film & TV Production
The realities of student life
A Guide to Student Jobs: Where to Find Them and How They Help Your Future
Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World