Student Blog

Dominic’s story: Time to get sporty

January 11, 2016

Want to know about fitness and sport at BU? Dominic runs us through some of the things you can do with SportBU…

Sophie’s cooking tips

January 8, 2016

Hello! If you’re reading this because you’re a new student at Bournemouth University or if you are reading to find out more about BU and student life, well done you for picking BU! Good choice, you clever clogs. I like you already. You’re probably all stuffed after Christmas and feeling guilty about the sheer amount… Read more » about Sophie’s cooking tips

Harriet Rose’s story: Reasons to do a placement

January 7, 2016

At BU, we think professional work placements are a great addition to your CV. Harriet Rose is currently planning her third year placement, so she tells us why she thinks they’re so important!

Our New Year’s resolutions

January 7, 2016

We asked some of our bloggers to tell us their New Year’s resolutions, and here’s what they had to say! Chris Bowditch In 2016 I want to do at least 25 hours of volunteering with SUBU, and to earn myself a RAG hoodie while doing so! Beth Cordon My New Year’s resolution is… Read more » about Our New Year’s resolutions

Oli’s story: A day in the life of a Marketing student

January 5, 2016

What’s it like to be a Marketing student at BU? Oli tells us about a day in his life.

Your application questions

January 4, 2016

The UCAS deadline is fast approaching, so here are some answers to your top questions. When can we start applying for student finance? Firstly you don’t need to have a confirmed place at BU to apply. You can start applying now through Student Finance England. You may find these student finance videos and other resources helpful… Read more » about Your application questions

What to expect at an interview

January 2, 2016

I remember the day I received my letter in the post from Bournemouth University offering me an interview to study my chosen course. I felt both excited and scared at the same time, excited that I’d been offered an interview and I was one step closer to my dream course, and scared about what the… Read more » about What to expect at an interview

My first semester at BU

December 28, 2015

Wow! How that first term has flown by! It’s so hard to think that only a couple of months ago I was a nervous wreck, stressing over getting to all of my lectures on time and constantly getting lost – even walking into the wrong lecture a few times. Ok… the getting lost still happens… Read more » about My first semester at BU

What extra help is available at BU?

December 23, 2015

My name is Amy Potts and I am a dyslexic. Dyslexia is, unfortunately, different for a lot of people. There are so many variations, to the point where it can be really hard to spot. I am not your “stereotypical” dyslexic. I don’t have trouble reading (although my spelling is atrocious), and I am pretty… Read more » about What extra help is available at BU?

Josephine’s story: My first semester at BU

December 22, 2015

Now that Josephine’s been at BU for a whole semester, she tells us what she’s loved, what’s been difficult, and how she’s feeling now that she’s back in Sweden.

Shopping in Bournemouth

December 21, 2015

Although Bournemouth town centre may not be one of the most paramount places to shop in the UK, it does offer all the essential stores for a spot of student shopping. The town centre itself is actually relatively large, with a variety of shops dotted at either end of the town, so regardless of where… Read more » about Shopping in Bournemouth

Jessica’s guided tour of Talbot Campus

December 16, 2015

Not everyone gets a chance to visit BU, so Jessica’s here to show you around Talbot Campus. There was too much to show you in just one vlog, so look out for more facilities vlogs in the future!