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How to prepare for and get the most out of a BU Open Day

24 October 2023

I’ve created this vlog to help you get the most out of attending an Open Day at BU 🙌

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5 reasons to attend a BU open day

14 September 2023

Hey, it’s Lily and I’ve recorded a vlog about my 5 reasons why you should attend a BU open day – enjoy! 🙂 Hope to see you at a upcoming BU open day soon!

Make the most out of a Virtual Open Day

30 April 2021

Virtual Open Days can be confusing to navigate and so it can be easy to forget some key details. So, here are my top tips to make the most out of a Virtual Open Day: 1. List of questions Make sure you have a list of important things you want to know and turn them… Read more » about Make the most out of a Virtual Open Day

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My experience at a virtual Postgraduate Open Day

6 November 2020

I’ve never been to a virtual open day before, and my first one was with Bournemouth University! It was such a great opportunity to speak to lecturers, the immigration team, and even students who are currently doing the course I was considering. If you’d like to hear more about why you should sign up to… Read more » about My experience at a virtual Postgraduate Open Day

What to expect at a Postgraduate Open Day

1 March 2019

I have never been one of those people who have to see it to believe it. I like to think the world is a little more complex than that. Well – I say never – when it comes to my university experience, I am most certainly going to explore and see as much as I… Read more » about What to expect at a Postgraduate Open Day

YouTuber Evie Flynn visits BU for an Undergraduate Open Day

18 December 2018

Thinking about attending a BU Open Day? Watch YouTuber Evie’s vlog to see what she got up to and why she recommends signing up for an event too! You can book onto an Undergraduate Open Day here. We can’t wait to meet you!

Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!

5 July 2018

So today really is the day – the 5th July marks an exciting opportunity for many of you as Bournemouth University Clearing is now open! This is a little blog about applying to Bournemouth University through Clearing (and a little secret… it’s quick, easy and stress-free). What is Clearing? Clearing is organised by UCAS and… Read more » about Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!

How I chose my postgraduate course

10 January 2018

Please watch my video below to find out some helpful tips on what to consider when deciding on your PG course.

Why I’m glad I came to an open day

26 June 2017

Narrowing your University search down can be quite challenging, with thousands of different courses all over the country knowing where to start can seem quite daunting. University prospectuses can tell you most of the information you will want to know about the university itself but with a minimum three-year commitment you need to make sure… Read more » about Why I’m glad I came to an open day

What to expect from a Clearing Open Day

11 August 2016

Firstly, don’t panic! You’ve probably just had some of the most stressful days of your life. I know exactly how you feel because that was me last year. You’ve done the difficult bit; getting offers through Clearing and now you’re coming to have a look round Bournemouth Uni to see if you can see yourself… Read more » about What to expect from a Clearing Open Day

Iakovos’s story: Why come to an Open Afternoon?

15 June 2016

Thinking of joining us for a Postgraduate Open Afternoon? Here’s Iakovos to tell you what you can expect.

Amba’s story: Applicant Open Days

27 January 2016

Applicant Open Days are for applicants who have been offered a place to study at BU – congratulations if that’s you! Based on her own experience, Amba tells us what you can expect at the day, and how it can help you choose your uni.