I remember when I started university; it seems so long ago now! I remember thinking to myself three years of nights out, uni work and making friends, but definitely no job! I had a part time job before university and wanted this time to myself. I say this but, during Freshers week the role of… Read more » about Who are those guys in the pink ambassador hoodies?
Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit
For me, it was instant. As soon as I arrived at Bournemouth for the open day, I fell in love and knew that it was the right uni for me! Not everyone’s as lucky though, it’s not always that easy, and picking your university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make. So,… Read more » about Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit
Now is the time to discover BU
With three Open Days throughout October and November, now is the time to discover where you could be studying next September! With subject talks, campus tours, bus tours of Bournemouth and opportunities to visit our accommodation, an Open Day really is the best way to see everything BU has to offer. I remember the three-hour… Read more » about Now is the time to discover BU
Sophie’s top tips for Open Days
Picking the university you want to study at is a big choice. You have to decide on whether this is the best place for the course you want to do, if it has the best teaching quality, has the best industry links, comfy accommodation and generally if you just fit there! And the best way… Read more » about Sophie’s top tips for Open Days
Oli’s story: How to make the most of Open Days
Coming to a BU Open Day? Here’s Oli with some ideas of how to make the most of your visit.
A parent’s view of applying to uni
We all love reading Jessica Alexander’s blogs. Now Jess’s mum has kindly offered to share her story about what it’s like to support someone as they go through the uni application process. Helping your child through the university application process is exciting but not without its moments of tension. Thinking about it now, a few years… Read more » about A parent’s view of applying to uni
Why I chose BU
Back in the day, when the words “college” and “A-levels” made me want to crawl into a hole and never be seen again, my goal was to find a better place and somewhere I could feel happy. But looking for the perfect university was difficult. For me it had to tick five boxes: Enjoyable course… Read more » about Why I chose BU
Your top questions
With an Open Day fast approaching, you’ve got plenty of questions for our AskBU team. Here are some that lots of you have been asking… Are you still taking applications for BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing for February 2016 (University Centre Yeovil)? Yes, we’re still taking applications for students who wish to study this course at… Read more » about Your top questions
Your top questions
It’s been another busy week for the askBU team. You’ve been asking all sorts of questions, from asking about our Open Days to finding out about scholarships. Here are some answers to your top questions… I’m interested in studying a foundation course at BU, can you help? We offer a range of foundation degrees,… Read more » about Your top questions
Why you should come to a Clearing Open Day
Getting a place through Clearing is great, but have you thought about attending one of our Clearing Open Days? Be it before you’ve confirmed your place or afterwards, it’s still important to come and view the university you’ve chosen. Clearing may have been a bit of a rush for you, and most people are in… Read more » about Why you should come to a Clearing Open Day
Lucy’s story: BU Open Days (vlog)
Meet our new vlogger Lucy, who’s here to tell you a bit about what to expect at a BU Open Day.
Making the most of Open Days
So, you’ve registered and checked out the halls of residence online – but what are you going to do for the whole day? Here’s my guide to making the most of the Open Day. Print off the diary of events Each faculty delivers seminars on so many things about what they have to offer you,… Read more » about Making the most of Open Days
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