Hiya! So as move in day begins to get closer and closer I thought I’d share a vlog a made back in September 2019 from when I first moved into my university flat so that you can gain a rough insight into what the first day is like! Enjoy 🙂 Emily 🙂
University essentials | What you DO & DON’T need to bring
Hiya, With September approaching some of you may be wondering what exactly to bring to university, hopefully this video helps you to find some university essentials to bring and some “essentials” that you might want to leave behind! Emily 🙂
10 pieces of advice I wish I’d heard before university
I came to Bournemouth four years ago and started my degree in Events Management. The first two years were about learning the ropes and taking on different challenges along the way. Here’s my 10 piece of advice I wish someone had told me before I moved to university, and some that I hope will help… Read more » about 10 pieces of advice I wish I’d heard before university
Moving To University
Moving to university for the first time can be a nervous experience as it will be introducing you to a variety of activities and responsibilities you may be unfamiliar with, whether that is related to your accommodation or on your chosen course. For World Jump Day 2020, I’ll be looking at my own personal experience… Read more » about Moving To University
Making the Jump To University and Student Life
Hi! As today is world jump day I thought I’d talk a little bit about the jump between college/sixth form and university and learning to live independently. It’s definitely not as scary as you might think and actually a lot of fun! Emily 🙂
Geography Field Trip Round Up
One of the main reasons I have loved studying Geography at BU is the range of fantastic trips I have been able to go on! From the very first introductory trip to Weymouth in first year, right up to doing field work at Hengistbury Head in final year, here is a round-up highlight of the… Read more » about Geography Field Trip Round Up
My placement experience at BU
So many students talk about how amazing their placement experiences were and how they simply applied for a job opportunity and secured it. However, that’s not always the case. What’s a real placement experience like? How should you prepare? Check out the vlog below to find out more!
Myth-busting at BU
There’s a lot of information out there about what university life is actually like, but… if you’d like to learn the truth about most things, check out the vlog below! In this video I aim to bust some myths and expose the truth about some rumours that travel around regarding university experiences.
Remote Studying – the Reality of 2020
At the beginning….. The breakthrough of COVID-19 caught many off-guard. The sudden restrictions and changes to everyday life were unexpected. Whilst watching the fireworks in the sky and welcoming 2020 on the 1st of January, I did not expect such drastic changes that would reach us in a mere three months. The reality of isolation,… Read more » about Remote Studying – the Reality of 2020
How To Plan A Staycation
Summer is around the corner! For us in Bournemouth that means lots of things. Lounging on the beach. Enjoying the long bright days. Having barbeques. Going for a swim in the sea. And, of course, go on that holiday you have been daydreaming about all year long. The downside to this summer season, however, is… Read more » about How To Plan A Staycation
Making a Magazine Mid-Pandemic
First-year Multimedia Journalism students were tasked to create a magazine for our Features and Online class this semester. The assignment was already quite large and daunting but Covid-19 has taken it to an entire different level. We had two magazines that was led by Emily Keogh and myself, Hussein Malek, as the Editor in Chiefs… Read more » about Making a Magazine Mid-Pandemic
How to save money while at university!
Hiya, I’ve found that student life can be expensive but as I come to the end of my first year at Bournemouth University I’ve learnt a lot and picked up some tips and tricks on how to save my money! Emily Xx
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