Being a BU blogging and vlogging ambassador is definitely one of the best opportunities I have had at uni. Not only does it allow me to fulfil my passion for writing and add to my portfolio for future job applications, but also gives me a chance to earn some money on the side (probably my… Read more » about Being a BU blogger/vlogger ambassador
BU vlogger Brianna is here to give you the low down on your finance options for postgraduate study.
Bournemouth University Scholarship student, Clara Zhijin Chen must have thought she was seeing double on results day. On the very day as she received her BA (Hons) in Communication & Media, Clara was also awarded a LTCL Diploma from Trinity College of Music, London – a second degree level qualification! A second pianist and music… Read more » about Double degrees of success for two Music Scholarship students
What is a student ambassador and what is it all about!? A student ambassador is someone that works for the uni, with flexible working hours and can take on many fun tasks throughout the year. The work is really varied and you can choose what you would like to get involved with. Being employed as… Read more » about Apply to be a student ambassador!
It’s student finance time! By now you will have sent of your UCAS applications to your chosen universities and will be eagerly awaiting a response. You need to make sure you are aware of how much going to university will cost you and what finances you are eligible for. Let me break it down for… Read more » about Student Finance – Everything you need to know!
Whether you get a part time job during your time at Bournemouth Uni or you keep your job at home for when you return at the holidays, part time work provides more than just cash. Of course, as a student watching your bank balance rise or at least stay constant is the best feeling. After… Read more » about The benefits of part-time work apart from the extra £
Hello from Bournemouth! I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado, USA and currently on the MLit English programme at BU. At university, budgeting is very important! One of the best ways to save money is to utilise student discounts. There are many discounts available, but here are the ones that I use the most: Amazon Once… Read more » about Money-saving tips!
Most students have a part-time job which helps with essentials and general living costs associated with being at uni. It also helps to top up the government bursary or loans that don’t always stretch as far as we’d like! I study Adult Nursing and I’ve found that HSS students are often placed under the added… Read more » about Funding my studies
Being a student inevitably means there’s going to be limitations in terms of your spending. Unless you’re descended from a line of millionaire or billionaire parents that spoil you (or in that case if your parents are pretty strict and want you to experience the struggles of living) then you’re going to have to watch… Read more » about Retaining money as a student
Unless you’re Jessie J, the sad truth is that it is all too often about the money. Getting the most out of your university studies takes hard work and dedication, of course, but you won’t last beyond a month at university if you can’t budget and make your money go further. I had been earning… Read more » about Re-adapting to a student budget
It gives me great pleasure to be able to write this blog post, for being awarded the BU Vice-Chancellor’s Most Promising Applicant (BTEC) scholarship. In my opinion anyone can go to university, but what makes you stand out is the interesting things you can add to your CV. For me, Bournemouth was one of the… Read more » about Why you should apply for a scholarship
It’s never an easy process choosing which university to attend, and I’m still not sure whether basing your decision mostly around sports helps ease the process or makes it harder. While it helps to narrow down the options, it also adds another element which has to be factored into all decisions. Thinking back to January… Read more » about Work hard, play harder: my Sport Scholarship
My experience as a Paramedic Science student
Do a Nerve Radio show with me
Lansdowne campus and the surrounding area
Understanding UCAS and applying for university
My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
Handling the cost of living pressures from a student perspective
Course Stories: Film & TV Production
The realities of student life
A Guide to Student Jobs: Where to Find Them and How They Help Your Future
Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World