Life in Green

Adam Khan and Andy Wade tell us how a Paramedic Science Foundation degree has taken them from BU to the Maldives. You might think that the role of a Paramedic involves tearing round in noisy yellow trucks attending car accidents and dealing with traumatic situations. Although this is the case from time – to – time,… Read more » about Life in Green

Finding my forte at BU

Harriet Davis, recipient of a BU Music Scholarship, tells us how she’s making the most of her uni experience… Since starting my degree in Advertising and Marketing at Bournemouth three years ago, I’ve wanted to make the most of my time here by utilising the opportunities available to all students. I have been a keen… Read more » about Finding my forte at BU

Words of wisdom

Now that I’m a second year student and I successfully conquered my first year at university, I feel like the headmaster of Hogwarts from Harry Potter – very old and very wise! But everyone, at first, feels clueless and not so wise, so here are some things I wish someone had told me before I… Read more » about Words of wisdom

Planes, trains and Formula 1: Breaking my way into the fast lane.

BU graduate Lucy Owen talks about how she’s gone from a Sports Management degree to the world of Formula 1… June 2012. Exams done. Final year complete. But that didn’t mean a clean break from work for the summer. Instead I started my first Graduate job just one week after my last exam, and headed… Read more » about Planes, trains and Formula 1: Breaking my way into the fast lane.

My Graduation Day

Olivia Elkins, BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) graduate gives her take on the big day… It’s strange to think that the place I first learnt to swim at the age of four would become the very building where I’d take my first steps as a BU graduate. I started my day by collecting my gown… Read more » about My Graduation Day

The BU Academic Excellence Scholarship

I’m going to be talking about the BU Academic Excellence Scholarship. It’s a scholarship worth £1,500 that’s given out to all students who achieve ABB or above at A-level or Distinction, Distinction, Merit or above in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. (As always, do check the terms and conditions!) There’s an unlimited amount of scholarships… Read more » about The BU Academic Excellence Scholarship

Why I chose BU

When it comes to selecting a university, it’s never an easy decision to make. You’ve finally got yourself prepared for those difficult A-levels and now you’re being asked to think even further into your future – you’re still not even sure whether your English skills trump your Science skills! Having to choose just one subject… Read more » about Why I chose BU