Student Blog

Tips for writing a personal statement

10 November 2017

When it comes to writing about ourselves, it can be difficult thinking about qualities or experiences that might be attractive to universities. And sometimes no matter how many guides you read or how many times you reorganise your paragraphs, you just cannot seem to get it right. Trust me, I have been there, which is… Read more » about Tips for writing a personal statement

Katrina’s Clearing story

17 August 2017

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

Preparing for Results Day

9 August 2017

A-level results day 2017. A pivotal day for those of you applying for further education. For some of you it might be extremely nerve wracking. But even if you feel really confident about your results, make sure you know how it works and know what to expect on August 17. Here are some top tips… Read more » about Preparing for Results Day

Why I’m glad I came to an open day

26 June 2017

Narrowing your University search down can be quite challenging, with thousands of different courses all over the country knowing where to start can seem quite daunting. University prospectuses can tell you most of the information you will want to know about the university itself but with a minimum three-year commitment you need to make sure… Read more » about Why I’m glad I came to an open day

UCAS Application | Story time

26 January 2017

Hugh talks us through his uni application process and offers a few handy hits and tips along the way!

Steph’s Personal Statement tips

26 October 2016

If you’re in the middle of applying for university through UCAS, hopefully this video will give you a few tips about what to think about writing in your personal statement! Let me know if you have any queries 🙂 Twitter: www.twitter.com/stephcbisson

What to expect from a Clearing Open Day

11 August 2016

Firstly, don’t panic! You’ve probably just had some of the most stressful days of your life. I know exactly how you feel because that was me last year. You’ve done the difficult bit; getting offers through Clearing and now you’re coming to have a look round Bournemouth Uni to see if you can see yourself… Read more » about What to expect from a Clearing Open Day

Placements: One step closer to the real world

8 August 2016

So, apart from the *cough cough* award winning beach located right on the doorstep, one of the things that sold Bournemouth University for me was the fact that there was an opportunity for a 40-week placement (although it’s soon to be 30 weeks, which will give you that little bit more flexibility). This basically means… Read more » about Placements: One step closer to the real world

How I used Clearing to change courses

4 August 2016

When people talk about Clearing, sometimes a lot of negative comments and remarks are made. Clearing wasn’t even mentioned to a lot of people at school, and when completing university forms everyone has in their mind the aim to get the grades they want and get into their number one choice. But Clearing is a… Read more » about How I used Clearing to change courses

A guide to A-level results day

3 August 2016

I’ve always said there are two types of people when it comes to receiving results and A-Levels are no different. There are those who are really eager to rip off the proverbial plaster in one quick, swift motion and continually refresh the results page 30 minutes before they’re posted in the hope that by some… Read more » about A guide to A-level results day

Shaay’s guide to Clearing

29 July 2016

If you’re looking for a place at uni this September, you might be thinking about Clearing. Here’s Shaay to share her story and tell you what Clearing is all about.

Fly(flee)ing the nest and how to make it easier on your parents

28 July 2016

I remember the first day I left home for uni: the car was packed to bursting limit and I was feeling all sorts of emotions. It had never occurred to me that my leaving home would have an impact on my parents. Saying goodbye to your dad is the easy part, so long as you… Read more » about Fly(flee)ing the nest and how to make it easier on your parents