Student Blog

Career support at BU

March 31, 2016

There comes a point in the university journey of most students when they realise they fall into either of the following categories: they’ve never written a CV before or they’ve written a CV but unsure of the correct/ most updated format for one. This is when most people turn to BU’s Careers and Employability Service…. Read more » about Career support at BU

I stayed in Bournemouth to open a restaurant

March 31, 2016

I never thought of myself as a restaurateur but here we are three years after opening Monty’s Lounge in Pokesdown, I’m now on the brink of opening a second restaurant in the centre of our wonderful town, Bournemouth. It’s been a roller-coaster ride, as any new start up on a budget would be, but fundamentally… Read more » about I stayed in Bournemouth to open a restaurant

Benny’s story: Embracing your uniqueness at uni

March 30, 2016

For lots of you, going to uni will be a chance to gain independence and try out new things. Everyone will be different, so Benny vlogs about embracing your uniqueness at uni!

Dina Omarova jump starts PR career at MINI

March 24, 2016

Bournemouth University Public Relations student, Dina Omarova was announced the winner of the Media Communications placement award on 3 February 2016. Dina has been awarded for her outstanding contribution to her thirteen month placement at the BMW MINI plant in Oxford, UK, where her role within the organisation was external communications intern. Kazakhstan-born Dina, 21,… Read more » about Dina Omarova jump starts PR career at MINI

Fleur’s story: Bournemouth in the winter

March 22, 2016

Now that spring is in the air, Fleur looks back on winter in Bournemouth…

Shaay’s story: Interview top tips

March 18, 2016

If you’ve got a uni interview or a job interview coming up, Shaay has some handy tips!

Alice’s house hunting survival guide

March 18, 2016

There are many things you have to learn when you go to uni including how to cook, how to clean and how to do your own washing. The one thing that you can’t totally prepare for is house hunting after your first year – but have no fear, here are some helpful tips for finding… Read more » about Alice’s house hunting survival guide

From BU to Volkswagen: a roller-coaster four years!

March 16, 2016

When friends or family ask me about my university experience, I always smile and feel proud to say I went to Bournemouth University. They were four of the best years of my life and allowed me to experience new adventures and make some long lasting friends. The academic experience, the social life and the beach… Read more » about From BU to Volkswagen: a roller-coaster four years!

Using my Product Design skills in the fashion world

March 9, 2016

I didn’t know my Miu Miu from my Margiela, so to say that I left Bournemouth University with the goal to strut straight into the fashion world would be a lie… I’d always had a loose interest in fashion but never considered it a real career option. I was President of the BU Snowriders in… Read more » about Using my Product Design skills in the fashion world

Steph’s story: Time management at uni

March 8, 2016

Thinking about how you’ll manage your time at uni? Steph’s back with some great tips!

My placement with AFC Bournemouth

March 1, 2016

For most students, the concept of applying for a job placement can be terrifying. Endless job descriptions, applications and interviews can be daunting at first, but the result is certainly worth it. Having a placement year is one of the main reasons I chose to study at BU. Too many jobs nowadays require applicants to… Read more » about My placement with AFC Bournemouth

The BU community

February 29, 2016

Coming to university, one of my biggest fears was the worry of finding friends, being able to fit in and generally just feeling comfortable with my surroundings. Although Bournemouth University is a relatively small university compared to others, I believe this makes for a tighter knit community. When walking around a university twice the size,… Read more » about The BU community