Bournemouth is filled with restaurants and bars and such, where you can go for a lovely evening meal with your new housemates (great way to get to know each other) or somewhere to take the rents when they make an appearance (hopefully not on a day where you are extremely hungover). Here are my top… Read more »
Bournemouth is filled with restaurants and bars and such, where you can go for a lovely evening meal with your new housemates (great way to get to know each other). Here are my top places to eat out in Bournemouth. Coriander For those of you who love a little spicy Mexican this will be right up… Read more »
Had I not become a student at BU, I don’t think I’d have ever heard of Bournemouth and I sincerely wonder why that is now. It may not be as flashy or as historic as London is, but it definitely is a place worth coming to and realising with your own eyes that Bournemouth is… Read more »
Bournemouth has many free activities and attractions on offer throughout the year, which are perfect when on a student budget! I personally feel the beach is the greatest attraction on offer, the sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, and they are great to visit all year round. In the winter it… Read more »
Meet our new vlogger Sophie, who’s here to tell you about Bournemouth in the summer…
Moving to Bournemouth for university is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only am I studying a course that I love and find incredibly interesting, but I also get to live in one of the nicest places in the country (in my opinion anyway!) Bournemouth has so much to offer and… Read more »
It’s not just Bournemouth’s university that’s great; living here is awesome too! Bournemouth is the perfect mix of country, coastal and city living. 1) Take a trip on the Bournemouth Balloon in the South Gardens. Familiarise yourself with your new surroundings. 2) Have a house/flat mate’s selfie on the pier. Beware it may take a… Read more »
It’s an unfortunate stereotype that students often live on baked beans, instant noodles and tap water, but it’s often not far from the truth. So it’s a silver lining to hear about all the various wonderful student discounts out there that help to make being a student a little less grubby and a little more… Read more »
January – the month famous for making resolutions to eat better and get fit. But exercise is for life, not just for January, so read on… Bournemouth University’s Sports Department (sportBU) offers fantastic facilities for everyone, whether you have Olympic aspirations or you just want to get a bit fitter. From group fitness classes to… Read more »
Bournemouth has been awarded the Purple Flag status for the fourth year in a row for offering a great evening experience and a safe and enjoyable time for everyone. Being accredited with a purple flag recognises Bournemouth’s ambitions to develop and improve the town ‘after dark’ inspiring visitors by the development and promotion of excellent… Read more »
If you’re thinking of studying at BU, you might be wondering what the festive season is like in Bournemouth. Here’s a taster of what’s going on this Christmas – perhaps you’ll even be persuaded to come and visit? Bournemouth Christmas Market 13 November – 4 January An Alpine Market, Moose Bar and open air stage…. Read more »
If you’re thinking of studying at BU, you might be wondering what the festive season is like in Bournemouth. Here’s a taster of what’s going on this Christmas – perhaps you’ll even be persuaded to come and visit? Bournemouth Christmas Market 13 November – 4 January An Alpine Market, Moose Bar and open air stage…. Read more »
Why I chose Bournemouth University (how to pick your uni)
My placement experience at IBM
My journey as a mature student nurse
My placement experience at Microsoft
My placement with Dorset Police as a Sociology and Criminology student
Abbie’s placement experience working in a secondary school
My undergraduate to postgraduate journey at BU
Danni’s placement experience at Stay U-nique in Barcelona
Dear Students…
What I learned in my first semester at BU