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What it’s like living alone for the first time at uni

I’m back with another vlog! 😁 This time, I’m chatting through what it’s like to live alone in first year – which is a big change if you’ve not lived away from home before. It’s really exciting but there can be challenge – I talk through all of that and hopefully set your mind at… Read more » about What it’s like living alone for the first time at uni

CMAE Student Award winner Joe Evans.

Award-winning Sports student on life at BU

Joseph Evans recently graduated from BSc Sports Psychology and Coaching Sciences (now BSc Sport Coaching). In recognition of his achievements, Joseph was awarded the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) Student Award. We caught up with him to find out how he found his experience of studying at BU and what he plans to do… Read more » about Award-winning Sports student on life at BU

Smiling girl, sitting, holding up her fingers in peace signs, in the Nerve Radio station. There is a mic and radio desk in front of her.

Three clubs to try in the New Year, and why societies can help you!

2024 is here, and a new year is a great reason to try new things! When I first moved away from home, I struggled to find my feet and places I belonged, but my university experience got so much better when I started getting involved with everything Bournemouth has to offer. I became much happier… Read more » about Three clubs to try in the New Year, and why societies can help you!

Traveling via air to Bournemouth

Navigating from Nigeria to BU: A traveler’s guide

Traveling from your city to Bournemouth University can be an exhilarating experience. As a Jan starter and an international student, I had a lot of information that helped my transition which would be beneficial to you. Preparation is Key Attending virtual open days or engaging with current students through platforms like Unibuddy allows you to… Read more » about Navigating from Nigeria to BU: A traveler’s guide

Five ways to spend less in Bournemouth

Five ways I spend less in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a beautiful city for the adventurous. Filled with indoor and outdoor activities. It is difficult to not engage in activities across the seasons. Apart from tourism, Bournemouth is also known for its numerous high-quality educational platforms. Every year, thousands of students from all parts of the world begin their education journey. Navigating this… Read more » about Five ways I spend less in Bournemouth

My favourite project at university as a marketing student

As a marketing student at BU I have completed various types of assignments, including creating content for social media and producing pitching vlogs. However, there’s one particular assignment that stands out as my absolute favourite. Let me take you through the exciting journey of this group project I have successfully completed. For this particular assignment… Read more » about My favourite project at university as a marketing student

More than just a course: why should you do extra-curriculars at university??

The start line When I first arrived in Bournemouth, the only thing I knew for certain is that I will study BSc(Hons) Psychology. I did research the Students’ Union before, but I had no idea where I would find friends, what hobbies I’d try and how my first year would look like. So, I joined almost… Read more » about More than just a course: why should you do extra-curriculars at university??

Reflecting on my first year: what would I do differently?

Settling into university life Starting university, you quickly realise that it forces a level of independence and responsibility, which can be a massive change from home and for some students, a newfound sense of freedom. It is easy to get carried away with the late nights and lie-ins. I found that by the first few… Read more » about Reflecting on my first year: what would I do differently?

Why I’m glad I joined a society in second year

Hey, I’m Lily, a TV Production student here at BU, and this vlog is my advice to you about joining clubs and societies at uni! I am so glad I got involved in more societies in my second year and put myself out there more – as it’s such a great way to meet new… Read more » about Why I’m glad I joined a society in second year

Come on, Barbies, let’s go travel!

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more international news and stories! A big reason why I chose to study in England was to be only a few short hours away from other beautiful cities across Europe. While grinding on my coursework, the one thing that kept me motivated was planning a holiday after my submission… Read more » about Come on, Barbies, let’s go travel!