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My last week before becoming a BU student

September 24, 2015

After waiting for what seemed like a lifetime to find out what end of the country I was moving to come September, it was a bit of a relief and exciting to find out I got into my first choice, Bournemouth University. I screamed and danced around on results day (despite my mum’s dismay!), and… Read more » about My last week before becoming a BU student

Dominic’s story: My last day before going to uni

September 23, 2015

Dominic is just about to begin his second year studying BSc (Hons) Marketing at BU. We’re following his journey through the year, beginning with his last day before moving back to Bournemouth…

My first weekend in uni accommodation

September 22, 2015

Meet new BU student Katrina, who’s here to share her journey with you. First things first – moving to a new home! So, I am currently sat at my new desk in my new room. It is my third day here in Bournemouth and I am having a lot of fun. It all started with the… Read more » about My first weekend in uni accommodation

Welcome to BU!

September 21, 2015

Congratulations if you’ve secured your place and you’re arriving at BU! And for those thinking of studying here, here’s what you can expect from life at BU. It’s a great uni and a great part of the world to be in. Here are some hints and tips to get you up to speed if you’re… Read more » about Welcome to BU!

My placement year at Disney

September 21, 2015

An abundance of applications, endless phone interviews and numerous amounts of assessment days – my placement search! My placement year has been rather different to other placement students. I started out at an agency called DigitasLBi; however after being made redundant I had to gain another placement which luckily for me ended up being Disney…. Read more » about My placement year at Disney

Freshers’ halls guide: Chesil House

September 20, 2015

MY NAME IS LAUREN AND I AM A PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT, CURRENTLY ON MY PLACEMENT YEAR. IN MY FIRST YEAR I LIVED IN CHESIL HOUSE. So, why did I choose Chesil House? Bournemouth University was the last university I visited, so I skipped the halls tour because once you’ve seen one student halls you’ve seen… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Chesil House

My summer internship at FourBroadgate

September 18, 2015

The BA (Hons) English course at Bournemouth University requires all students to do at least a four week placement in their second year over the summer break. So off I set, searching for the perfect summer placement. Originally I wanted a placement in fashion, but after a family friend offered me work at a financial… Read more » about My summer internship at FourBroadgate

Photo of the week: The life-story of a fish

September 18, 2015

The life-story of a fish? Answers on a scale, please! In our next ‘Photo of the week’, we are exploring research investigating what information a fish scale can provide and how that can be utilised within ecological monitoring. The research is being led by BU’s Georgina Busst. This scale is from a grayling, which belongs… Read more » about Photo of the week: The life-story of a fish

Suyan’s advice for parents

September 16, 2015

Suyan travelled half way around the world to study MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management at BU and now she wants to share her top tips for parents. Whether you’re saying goodbye to a son or daughter who’s off to uni, or you’re a student that wants to reassure your family, you’ll want to read her words of wisdom. Safety and… Read more » about Suyan’s advice for parents

Freshers’ halls guide: Purbeck House

September 16, 2015

MY NAME IS CHLOE MANSON, AND I’M GOING INTO MY THIRD YEAR OF STUDYING ENGLISH. AFTER LOOKING INTO THE DIFFERENT HALLS OF RESIDENCE ON OFFER, I DECIDED TO CHOOSE PURBECK AS MY FIRST CHOICE. I was not disappointed when I arrived at my first floor flat. I was placed in a mixed flat with five… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Purbeck House

My summer of science in Colombia

September 14, 2015

This summer I embarked on a two-week science research trip with three other students and two lecturers to Colombia in South America. Without doubt this was one of the best experiences of my life, as well as a great opportunity to develop skills for both professional employability and scientific research, and all thanks to doing… Read more » about My summer of science in Colombia

Freshers’ halls guide: Unilet

September 13, 2015

A LARGE PORTION OF UNIVERSITY IS ALL ABOUT MEETING AND SOCIALISING WITH NEW PEOPLE, SO FIRST THINGS FIRST LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF. MY NAME IS CHARLOTTE AND I AM GOING INTO MY FINAL YEAR OF STUDYING COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA. MY FIRST YEAR AT UNIVERSITY WAS A BLAST AND I’M HERE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE GOOD,… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Unilet