Student Blog

How BU got me to where I am now

January 28, 2016

When I look back at my time at Bournemouth University, it instantly brings a smile to my face and makes me feel nostalgic about four of the best years in my life. Four years which have helped shape my life, my career and the people I chose to have close to me. I studied Leisure… Read more » about How BU got me to where I am now

The daily routine of a Psychology student

January 25, 2016

Luckily for me, I rarely have 9am lectures – I guess the Psychology lecturers don’t want to start work at the crack of dawn either! 8:30 I wake up, with great difficulty, and cobble a socially acceptable outfit together. By the time I’ve finished getting ready it’s time to catch the U3 bus to Uni,… Read more » about The daily routine of a Psychology student

Amba’s story: Learning support at BU

January 22, 2016

What learning support it available at BU? Amba tells us about Additional Learning Support, Study Skills, language support and Peer Assisted Learning.

Waiting for your application response

January 21, 2016

Having completed your full application to UCAS and having carried out all aspects of that including: writing your personal statement, stating your college/school grades etc., you then have the joy of waiting. It’s boring, I know. When I was waiting for my replies, I was checking my emails every chance I got. That is why… Read more » about Waiting for your application response

Why I love Nutrition at BU

January 20, 2016

Nutrition is an excellent course to pursue at BU for many different reasons. The reason I love this course is that the lecturers are extremely friendly and are easy to talk to, making you want to listen and learn much more. But putting that aside the resources available to use are excellent, there’s even a… Read more » about Why I love Nutrition at BU

Jessica’s story: Introducing SUBU

January 19, 2016

Want to know about clubs and societies at BU? Interested in how you can make your voice heard? Here’s Jessica to introduce you to the Bournemouth University Students’ Union!

Bills, dough and wonga: applying for student finance

January 15, 2016

With the UCAS deadline fast approaching, it’s time to sort out your coppers. Luckily for you I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. I know it can be boring so I’ll keep it simple. Feel free to send me food as a thank you… Most people will receive two types of loans: A… Read more » about Bills, dough and wonga: applying for student finance

How I spent the Christmas break

January 13, 2016

How does a student spend the Christmas break? Here’s how Benny spent his!

Dominic’s story: Time to get sporty

January 11, 2016

Want to know about fitness and sport at BU? Dominic runs us through some of the things you can do with SportBU…

Sophie’s cooking tips

January 8, 2016

Hello! If you’re reading this because you’re a new student at Bournemouth University or if you are reading to find out more about BU and student life, well done you for picking BU! Good choice, you clever clogs. I like you already. You’re probably all stuffed after Christmas and feeling guilty about the sheer amount… Read more » about Sophie’s cooking tips

Harriet Rose’s story: Reasons to do a placement

January 7, 2016

At BU, we think professional work placements are a great addition to your CV. Harriet Rose is currently planning her third year placement, so she tells us why she thinks they’re so important!

Time to get a job?

January 6, 2016

Raise your hand if you have ever run out of money? Raise your hand if you have ever spent way too much too quickly of your methodically planned budget? And last of all, raise your hand if you’re tired of always being broke? Have you kept your hand up for all three (or even just… Read more » about Time to get a job?