Here’s a look at the questions you’ve been asking this week… Is BU still open for Clearing 2015? I’m sorry, but we’re now closed for Clearing and our new academic term has now started for September 2015. However, we’re now recruiting for our 2016 courses, so please visit our course listings for more details. You… Read more »
If you don’t like clubbing or drinking, then Steph’s here to tell you you’re not alone!
Here are Daniella’s top tips for stretching your student budget… Calculating your costs You can do this either monthly or termly, but it is best to calculate how much you will spend on rent, bills, food etc. One way to make sure you stick to your costs if you’re out is to take out what… Read more »
Unsure yet and keeping my options open by continuing to apply for UCAS, it seemed daunting that university could be round the corner. From what I can remember, when applying for UCAS, I decided on taking a gap year and so deferred my entry for the following year, not knowing this choice was very much temporary! Saying… Read more »
Getting ready to join us? Lucy’s back with some top tips for your first few weeks at uni…
I’m the type of person that likes to be kept busy; I’m always planning ahead and making plans. I prefer having lots of things going on as I feel it gives me purpose and that’s why one of my favourite sayings (and one I live by at university) is work hard, play hard! University is… Read more »
There are many benefits of being a student – the freedom, the social life, the new friends – but there is also one other big benefit and that’s student discount! When you decide to come to university you may think the financial side of being a student is going to be a struggle. However, many… Read more »
Having survived halls, the prospect of living in a ‘real house’ with a select few can be really exciting, and it is! Here is my list of top tips when house hunting to help you find your very own home from home; I can guarantee you’ll be more concerned about switching off the lights and… Read more »
It gives me great pleasure to be able to write this blog post, for being awarded the BU Vice-Chancellor’s Most Promising Applicant (BTEC) scholarship. In my opinion anyone can go to university, but what makes you stand out is the interesting things you can add to your CV. For me, Bournemouth was one of the… Read more »
Picking a university can be daunting and it’s a very big decision to have to make. With so many universities out there, it can be tough to pick the one where you want to spend 3 (or maybe 4) years of your life. So I’ve come up with a list that should make it a… Read more »
The askBU team has been busy again this week! Here are the top 5 questions you’ve been asking. 1. I’ve been offered a place for Business Studies, I applied for Business Studies with Marketing – is this right? Yes, please don’t worry. Our Business Studies courses all have the same first year as they are… Read more »
Final year nursing students at BU recently contributed to a doctoral study about learning on practice placements. Amanda Alexander, Joanne Hewitt, Teresa Pearce, Elinor Suter and Clare Taylor then shared their top tips with Nursing Standard magazine to help new nursing students make the most of their placement experience. Whether you’re a nursing student or… Read more »
My placement year at two sport clubs in Norway
Innovation in COVID times – A Master’s student placement experience
The best places to visit in Bournemouth, UK
How cold water swimming improves my wellbeing
Why I chose Bournemouth University (how to pick your uni)
Supply chain & logistics management – A postgrad’s hospitality placement
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