Student Blog

Reacting to my Freshers moving-in vlog as a 3rd Year

September 17, 2021 Arrivals, Featured, Student life, Undergraduate, Vlogs

Hiya, As I’m going into my third year I thought it would be fun to look back over my freshers move in vlog and react to it for you, explaining all the things that went on behind the camera and how I was feeling about uni on that first day. Emily 🙂

10 things I wish I knew before going to uni

September 2, 2021 Arrivals, Featured, Student life, Top tips, Undergraduate, Vlogs

Hiya The summer before I went to uni my head was swimming with questions about what uni was like. How do you meet people? How do you avoid getting lost on campus?? What if I don’t drink!? So I thought I’d put together a list of all the questions I wanted answering before I went… Read more »

Moving to Bournemouth Uni | First year fresher

August 28, 2020 Accommodation, Featured, Undergraduate, Vlogs

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 🙂

How I Experienced My First Term At BU

March 13, 2020 Applying, Creative Writing, International student stories, Local area, Postgraduate, Student Blogs, Student life, Visiting BU

Change is scary. Especially if it is the first time you are away from home. That is what it was like for me when I started as a Bournemouth University postgraduate in September. Whether you are a UK or International, September or January start, here are some tips to make the best out of your… Read more »

University Life: Expectations vs Reality

September 30, 2019 Featured, News, Student Blogs, Undergraduate

So, September is coming, and university life is about to begin. Starting university truly is one of the most exciting things you go through as a young person. Life is about to get very different, very quickly, but it’s going to be a change that’s going to lead to some of the best friendships and… Read more »

What to expect from Arrivals Fortnight

August 15, 2016 Blogs Archive, Undergraduate

Arrivals fortnight is a rite of passage for new students starting at university. Not all universities have two weeks but at Bournemouth University the arrivals activities are spread out over two weeks. It is an emotional time for many as you move out of home for the first time, but making the most of the… Read more »

Lowri’s top tips for the start of term

September 8, 2015 Blogs Archive, Postgraduate

There are so many things to think about when you first get to university. The most crucial time will be at the start of term when you have just arrived and likely aren’t too sure of your surroundings or who you should be spending time with. These are a few handy tips that you may… Read more »