Student Blog

On your doorstep: Throop Mill

January 30, 2017

Bournemouth has much to offer the typical student, with plenty of options for social days and evenings out but Bournemouth is just a small part of the County of Dorset, and Dorset has many historic landmarks, beautiful coasts, and areas of natural beauty that can be explored. Just on the edge of Bournemouth in between Muscliffe… Read more » about On your doorstep: Throop Mill

UCAS Application | Story time

January 26, 2017

Hugh talks us through his uni application process and offers a few handy hits and tips along the way!

Clubs and Societies at BU

January 25, 2017

Hello! I am Jaime from Colorado and on the MLit (Hons) English Programme here at BU. There is more to experience at Bournemouth University than just courses! With over 100 clubs and societies to choose from at BU, you are bound to find some to suit your own interests and hobbies. Plus, if there is… Read more » about Clubs and Societies at BU

A 2nd year’s search for her perfect placement: using BU’s Careers and Employability Service

January 25, 2017

Rewind four months and I’ve just started my second year of Uni. One of my first lectures was titled: ‘Careers and Placement Lecture’. It was literally my first day of the new academic year and after just about recovering from first year, I was now having to think about my third year. Cue instant fear. We… Read more » about A 2nd year’s search for her perfect placement: using BU’s Careers and Employability Service

How my previous work-experience is benefiting my Master’s study

January 24, 2017

Before taking my Master’s I worked for nearly two years as a journalist and I quickly learnt that there are many different approaches to the way of working within this industry. Every company is unique in a way and they all have different ways of operating. Every single day I spent working really was a lesson about how… Read more » about How my previous work-experience is benefiting my Master’s study

My First Few Weeks as a Media Production Student

January 24, 2017

Just a little video about what my first few weeks were like at BU! It’ll hopefully give you an insight as to what it’s like to study Media Production! I hope it’s a bit helpful – let me know if you’ve got any questions in the comments below!

Making the most of your time at BU

January 23, 2017

Moving to university can be a daunting task for all of us but one of the most important things I’ve learnt over my three years of belonging at BU is to make the most out of your time at such an amazing uni. You can easily get swept up with the thought that you have to go out… Read more » about Making the most of your time at BU

Study or work abroad

January 20, 2017

My name is Diman Velev, I am originally from Bulgaria, and I came to the UK in September 2015 to study Tourism Management. I chose Bournemouth University because it was the best place to study Tourism Management and I’ve always wanted to study abroad. So far studying and working abroad has been a really positive… Read more » about Study or work abroad

Healthy Eating away from Home

January 19, 2017

Hello! I am Inta from Canada, studying a BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management at BU. I know from experience that healthy eating while at uni isn’t always the easiest thing to do. As a Canadian living in the UK, healthy foods aren’t exactly part of the British cuisine although it is getting better!… Read more » about Healthy Eating away from Home

Healthy Eating away from Home

January 19, 2017

Hello! I am Inta from Canada, studying a BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management at BU. I know from experience that healthy eating while at uni isn’t always the easiest thing to do. As a Canadian living in the UK, healthy foods aren’t exactly part of the British cuisine although it is getting better!… Read more » about Healthy Eating away from Home

A day in the life of a Masters Archaeology student

January 19, 2017

Being a Masters student is at once awesome and really hard. It can easily make or break you, with a step up in work, understanding, and time management. So, I would like to present – a day in my life as a Masters Archaeology student. 7am – wake up. Having already been woken up… Read more » about A day in the life of a Masters Archaeology student

Clubs and Societies at BU

January 19, 2017

Hey guys, its JC again. While doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University, I’ve joined some societies to meet people outside of my course. There are so many clubs and societies to choose from. If you can’t find one that interests you, then you can create one. What’s Out There There are so… Read more » about Clubs and Societies at BU