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Our New Year’s resolutions

January 7, 2016

We asked some of our bloggers to tell us their New Year’s resolutions, and here’s what they had to say! Chris Bowditch In 2016 I want to do at least 25 hours of volunteering with SUBU, and to earn myself a RAG hoodie while doing so! Beth Cordon My New Year’s resolution is… Read more » about Our New Year’s resolutions

What I learnt during my first year

October 20, 2015

At university you learn a lot more than just your degree subject, for most people it’s the first time they move away from home. Suddenly you have a LOT of responsibilities that most of us aren’t really prepared for. You really are thrown in at the deep end when you go to university and BU… Read more » about What I learnt during my first year

What to pack for uni

August 28, 2015

So, you’ve been accepted to come to Bournemouth University! Once you have arranged your accommodation you now have the joyful task of shopping, more shopping and ultimately the dreaded challenge of packing all of your stuff. The best way to prepare has got to be a good old fashioned list – take some inspiration from… Read more » about What to pack for uni

My greatest achievement this year

August 18, 2015

We asked our bloggers what their greatest achievement has been this year and we were pretty impressed with their accomplishments! Being selected to present a group project in front of industry experts from Hope and Anchor, and then getting to present a different project in front of experts from Channel 4 and My Kinda Crowd. My greatest achievement… Read more » about My greatest achievement this year

How much I spend on a night out

May 8, 2015

For a lot of students one of the best times of the first year is BU’s Freshers’ Fortnight! During the two weeks hundreds of events are held, including Legs, Bums and Tums workout sessions, cooking classes and foam parties. Try and save up some money before arriving for Freshers’ – you do not want to… Read more » about How much I spend on a night out

10 things to do in Bournemouth

March 6, 2015

It’s not just Bournemouth’s university that’s great; living here is awesome too! Bournemouth is the perfect mix of country, coastal and city living. 1) Take a trip on the Bournemouth Balloon in the South Gardens. Familiarise yourself with your new surroundings. 2) Have a house/flat mate’s selfie on the pier. Beware it may take a… Read more » about 10 things to do in Bournemouth

New Year’s Resolutions

January 6, 2015

Now that they’re back into the swing of studying, our Undergraduate bloggers tell us their New Year’s resolutions for 2015… Join in the conversation and comment below with your 2015 plans! My New Year’s resolution is to try and be more positive! I’m quite grumpy and often struggle to see the good in situations, so… Read more » about New Year’s Resolutions