How far away is Bournemouth to London? You can catch the fast train service from London to Bournemouth, taking approximately one hour and 50 minutes. What is the night life like in Bournemouth? With something going on every night of the week in bars, clubs and pubs across the town, it is no wonder that Bournemouth… Read more » about Student life
My 3 favourite university experiences so far
It’s difficult to just choose three favourite experiences, but here they are !! Meeting new people – Sounds cliché but I really have met some amazing people over the last 7 months. It was initially quite overwhelming, as you’re meeting people from your course, accommodation, clubs and societies, nights out, through friends of friends and… Read more » about My 3 favourite university experiences so far
What I love about BU!
Location, location, location
Welcome to Bournemouth, and what a location it is! If you’re new to the area, I hope you’ve started to enjoy the beautiful beaches, parks and everything else Bournemouth has to offer. If you haven’t visited us yet, then there’s lots to look forward to! While Bournemouth is a great place to be, we also… Read more » about Location, location, location
A day in the life of an Economics Student at BU
Sometimes it feels as though you’re doing the same thing each week, day in and day out. Something I have come to realise is that although it may feel this way, a few months ago, I was stuffing my face with Christmas goodies and in a few days I shall be stuffing my face with yet more… Read more » about A day in the life of an Economics Student at BU
My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
Hi! It is Jaime again! As a current student on the MLit English programme at BU, my weekends are anything but typical. When an assignment deadline isn’t looming, I aim for my weekends to be as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Finding time to fit in fun whilst studying can be challenging, but I’ve found… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
Master’s student, Danielle Cook, tells her fellow students how she spends her weekends in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.
Planning your uni summer!
Hey guys. It’s winter, it’s raining most of the time… I don’t know about you but I just can’t wait for summer! Here’s a few ideas of things that you can do in your summer to prepare for your next year of uni!
Five Recommendations for International Students
1. Sign up for University-Sponsored Trips Typically, once a month there will be a uni trip that is led by Discover Dorset. This is a good and safe way to get out of Bournemouth and see some sights. The tour will start off with the guide pointing out interesting things along the drive…. Read more » about Five Recommendations for International Students
My BU RAG experience: How far can you Leggit?
How far could we leggit? The question my best friends and I were determined to answer when we decided to embark on one of BU’s Raising And Giving (RAG) Society’s challenges: The ‘How Far Can You Leggit?’ Charity Hitchhike. Our challenge? To be the team who could get the furthest away from Bournemouth in just… Read more » about My BU RAG experience: How far can you Leggit?
Getting around in Bournemouth: The More Buses
Getting around Bournemouth and Poole doesn’t have to be expensive. The More Buses operate within most of the Dorset and Wiltshire counties, with a choice of ‘zone’ tickets which differ in price based on just how far out of Bournemouth you would like to travel, and maybe most importantly some services run all night long…. Read more » about Getting around in Bournemouth: The More Buses
Sports and culture at Bournemouth Uni
An amazing thing about Bournemouth University definitely has to be the incredible sports facilities and the ridiculously diverse range of societies. If you’re keen to stay active at uni, there are teams for football, rugby, hockey, netball , lacrosse…. (the list goes on…) As well as the Varsity sports teams, there are also social sessions… Read more » about Sports and culture at Bournemouth Uni
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