Choosing which course you would like to pursue to study at university as a student is a big responsibility, and at times can seem a fraction overwhelming. Some people are set on a particular course which helps narrow down the university options, for others they know which uni they want to go to but don’t… Read more » about Let’s talk courses…
There’s no doubt about it that seaside town Bournemouth boasts an array of nightclubs, bars and pubs which over the past year and a half have given me plenty of unforgettable nights out. Let’s face it, your social life is an important factor to take into account when looking for a university to start your… Read more » about Bournemouth’s nightlife scene
Visiting Bournemouth University during the festive period? Looking for a place to take your family and friends for a fun day out? Well look no further than the Bournemouth Christmas Market! Here’s a short video, taking you on a brief tour of all the wonderful things the town’s holiday hub has to offer! … Read more » about The Bournemouth Christmas Market
As an EU student, I did not get the chance to visit Bournemouth university or the halls when I was making my decision. When I was choosing my new home away from home I had to do it just by looking at the photos on the website, searching on google maps for locations, and comparing… Read more » about What it’s like living in Chesil House
Booking an Open Day is the most valuable thing you can do when picking a University. Looking at the website and photos can only give you so much information about the course/location/accommodation, but if you really want to immerse yourself in parts of Uni life, you must book an Open Day! Luckily, Bournemouth University have… Read more » about Why you should book an Open Day
It’s easy to feel like you have lost all chances of pursing your dreams when you’re rejected from all of your chosen universities on results day. There will be plenty of thoughts running through your mind, ‘I’m sure I aced that exam,’ ‘Surely they marked it wrong,’ ‘No university will accept these grades’. But you… Read more » about Katrina’s Clearing story
As cliché as it sounds, everyone is in the same position. People you share a flat with, those on your course, and the person you sit behind on the uni bus, are all embarking on this exciting journey together in a completely new city! Trust me, after a couple of weeks you’ll feel right… Read more » about Why meeting people isn’t as scary as it seems
Organisation Living away from home means completely organising your whole entire life without the assistance of mum reminding you of certain commitments! After a while I have gotten used to using a diary or my phone to organise not only uni related deadlines, but also social arrangements and any (dreaded) housework! Making sure I was… Read more » about What I’ve learnt living away from home
You’ve got your grades and you’re heading to uni! What now? Find your flatmates Once you’ve got your place in halls confirmed you can join various pages on Facebook for that building – EG. “Bournemouth Accommodation – Flat Mate Finder”. On there, a lot of people post their building and flat number so it’s really… Read more » about Three things to do before you get to uni
When applying to university a common question is what are lectures really like? Hopefully this blog will enlighten you a little more! Each module you take at university will be made up of lectures, seminars and workshops. They are all slightly different with regards to their learning based structures and outcomes. Lectures generally focus on… Read more » about Everything you need to know about lectures
Whether you get a part time job during your time at Bournemouth Uni or you keep your job at home for when you return at the holidays, part time work provides more than just cash. Of course, as a student watching your bank balance rise or at least stay constant is the best feeling. After… Read more » about The benefits of part-time work apart from the extra £
Jonny Blair came to BU in 2003 and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations. Since then, he has worked as a travel writer and has just celebrated visiting his 100th country. Here, he talks more about his travels and how coming to Bournemouth kicked it all off. I grew up in Northern Ireland… Read more » about One hundred countries later – Jonny’s story
Joining a society in your first year of University: my experience at Nerve Radio!
Hidden facilities at BU
Packing my bag for uni
Being a Registered Nursing Degree Apprentice
Managing Tuition Fees: My Journey as an International Student
My Experience with Accommodations in UK- University and Private Accommodations
Turing Work Overseas
What Computing is like at BU
A criminology student’s experience at BU
Visa fees and me: My DIY journey to studying abroad