Student Blog

Harriet Rose’s story: How to decide if uni is right for you

March 2, 2016

Not sure if uni is right for you? Harriet Rose is here to help you decide!

My placement with AFC Bournemouth

March 1, 2016

For most students, the concept of applying for a job placement can be terrifying. Endless job descriptions, applications and interviews can be daunting at first, but the result is certainly worth it. Having a placement year is one of the main reasons I chose to study at BU. Too many jobs nowadays require applicants to… Read more » about My placement with AFC Bournemouth

Being a part of Nerve Media

February 25, 2016

*Radio voice* Hello! Sophie here, you’re reading my blog about Nerve Media, BU’s student-run media hub! *End of cheesy radio voice literary device.* BU offers so many societies for you to join, and societies are, in my humble opinion, an integral part of your student experience. Right at the peak of these is SUBU (the… Read more » about Being a part of Nerve Media

Jessica’s story: Life as an Advertising student

February 23, 2016

In her latest vlog, Jessica tells us how she spends her time as an Advertising student.

My Events Management story

February 19, 2016

The decision to come to university was an inevitable one for me, much like a lot of people of our generation. What wasn’t inevitable were the experiences that would come from being a part of BU and all the opportunities I’ve experienced throughout the last four years. Coming to uni is so much more than… Read more » about My Events Management story

From Bournemouth to New York: My IBM Placement Experience

February 17, 2016

Stephen tells us how his BU placement year has landed him a job after university… Sitting in the IBM auditorium in the North Harbour, Portsmouth office, I was completely unaware of what would come of the next 12 months. I’d just finished my exams the week before, and now I was being inducted as a… Read more » about From Bournemouth to New York: My IBM Placement Experience

My week in photos

February 15, 2016

Here’s a week in my life – in photos! Day 1, Wednesday 3 February 2016 I study Television Production and am currently applying to work placements as part of my degree. Today I travelled to London as I was invited to an interview in Hammersmith! After the interview I met my mother and went to… Read more » about My week in photos

Josephine’s story: Things you can do at BU!

February 12, 2016

Aside from getting that all important degree, what else can you do at BU? Josephine’s here to tell you.

Shaay’s Lansdowne Campus tour

February 11, 2016

If you’re joining us for a Health and Social Sciences course, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time on Lansdowne Campus. It’s also where a lot of our first year students live. Here’s Shrada to show you around!

An Economics student’s budgeting survival guide

February 8, 2016

Applying to university can be a stressful time for all those involved and the main concern is usually the financial side of student life. You may be wondering how you are going to manage your spending and income while at university. Being an Accounting, Finance & Economics student, I am at a slight advantage. I… Read more » about An Economics student’s budgeting survival guide

From intern to creative planner

February 5, 2016

BU graduate Rees Hitchcock recently gave an interview to Event Magazine about his placement year. Here’s what he had to say: During my third year at Bournemouth University I undertook a placement year. Knowing I wanted to spend it back in London and kick-start my career in the world of brands and experiences, finding a… Read more » about From intern to creative planner