Student Blog

A Media Production student’s week in photos

May 24, 2016

I think one of the biggest positives about life at university is the varied life you get to lead! It’s completely different from school and college or sixth-form because you don’t have the same regimented schedule. Of course it depends course to course, but my course Media Production wasn’t the same experience as school, being… Read more » about A Media Production student’s week in photos

Gap yaaah or university?

May 20, 2016

I have always loved to travel. I love everything about it – the anticipation, the culture, the food and the sun. I think I was around 13 years old when I began saving to travel. I didn’t quite know when I was going or for how long, but travelling has always been a life… Read more » about Gap yaaah or university?

Chinese students – welcome to the BU family!

May 19, 2016

Bournemouth University is definitely an international university. I’ve met people from all over world here. As a Chinese person in England, I wanted to feel the exotic atmosphere, but also wanted more friends with the same cultural background as me. When I came to England alone, at first I was worried about how to meet… Read more » about Chinese students – welcome to the BU family!

Tonya’s story: The social life of a postgrad student

May 19, 2016

How do postgrad students spend their free time? Tonya shares her experience.

Amba’s story: Nightlife in Bournemouth

May 19, 2016

If you want to know about nightlife in Bournemouth, then Amba’s here to tell you!

Choosing your accommodation

May 18, 2016

I remember how important the accommodation process was for me when applying to Bournemouth University back in 2014, and there were lots of factors I had to take into account in order to make sure the accommodation I chose was suitable for me and my course. Studying Adult Nursing meant I had to take into… Read more » about Choosing your accommodation

What’s next for me?

May 17, 2016

I can’t quite believe that already I’m nearing the end of my time at Bournemouth University. The next couple of months are going to be extremely busy as I focus on my Master’s project: a 30 minute radio documentary which is due at the beginning of August and will be the last ever piece of… Read more » about What’s next for me?

Lucy’s Festival of Design & Technology story

May 17, 2016

By displaying my product at the Festival of Design & Technology, I get exposure to a number of businesses in a short period of time that would not be possible otherwise. The festival is a great way to get the experience of presenting at a professional level with a year’s worth of supporting work on a single… Read more » about Lucy’s Festival of Design & Technology story

My highlights from BU International College

May 13, 2016

My name is Azgi, and I am from Kazakhstan. Let’s start my little story about how I studied at Bournemouth University International College by doing the Pre-Sessional English Course and International Year One. Once upon a time, I came to England when I was just 12 years old. Since that time I knew that I… Read more » about My highlights from BU International College

Josephine’s story: Making the most of your last summer before uni

May 12, 2016

Here’s Josephine with some great advice about how to spend your last summer before uni. What will you be doing? If you’re joining us this September, don’t forget to join the Countdown to BU and take part in our pre-university bucket list.

Why should you do a placement?

May 11, 2016

For their placements, Hayley and Hannah have stayed right here at Bournemouth University, working as Education Outreach Assistants. Here are their thoughts on why a placement is so important. “I’m sorry, but you’re over-qualified and under-experienced for this job.” The worst, but one of the most frequently heard phrases for graduates when fighting to find their feet… Read more » about Why should you do a placement?