Student Blog

The final year

October 30, 2015

When I started out at uni, the thought of being in final year seemed really distant and like I didn’t need to think about it, but (not meaning to scare you) it comes around a lot quicker than you think. Whether you are doing a simple three year course or have the option to do… Read more » about The final year

Oli and Dom: How to write a great personal statement

October 29, 2015

Want to write a perfect personal statement? Oli and Dom are here with some great advice!

Josephine’s story: My first few weeks at BU

October 22, 2015

Wondering how Josephine’s been getting on? Here’s the next part of her BU journey…

What I learnt during my first year

October 20, 2015

At university you learn a lot more than just your degree subject, for most people it’s the first time they move away from home. Suddenly you have a LOT of responsibilities that most of us aren’t really prepared for. You really are thrown in at the deep end when you go to university and BU… Read more » about What I learnt during my first year

Your top questions

October 19, 2015

With an Open Day fast approaching, you’ve got plenty of questions for our AskBU team. Here are some that lots of you have been asking… Are you still taking applications for BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing for February 2016 (University Centre Yeovil)? Yes, we’re still taking applications for students who wish to study this course at… Read more » about Your top questions

Benny’s story: The first step

October 9, 2015

Meet our new vlogger, Benny Sing! He’s just joined us to study BSc (Hons) Games Technology, and he’ll be sharing his story over the next year. Watch his first vlog to see Benny moving into the Student Village and getting a first look at our Talbot Campus…

My first week: Making new friends

October 5, 2015

It can all be very daunting when moving to a new town or city, especially when you are away from everything and everyone you know. I for one was an example of this, as in order to undertake my scriptwriting course I was to move away from London to Bournemouth. Of course moving away from… Read more » about My first week: Making new friends

This week’s top questions

September 28, 2015

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 » about This week’s top questions

My summer internship at FourBroadgate

September 18, 2015

The BA (Hons) English course at Bournemouth University requires all students to do at least a four week placement in their second year over the summer break. So off I set, searching for the perfect summer placement. Originally I wanted a placement in fashion, but after a family friend offered me work at a financial… Read more » about My summer internship at FourBroadgate

Freshers’ halls guide: Unilet

September 13, 2015

A LARGE PORTION OF UNIVERSITY IS ALL ABOUT MEETING AND SOCIALISING WITH NEW PEOPLE, SO FIRST THINGS FIRST LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF. MY NAME IS CHARLOTTE AND I AM GOING INTO MY FINAL YEAR OF STUDYING COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA. MY FIRST YEAR AT UNIVERSITY WAS A BLAST AND I’M HERE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE GOOD,… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Unilet

How to keep fit when you’re at uni

September 8, 2015

University is an exhilarating experience. You get to have so much independence, make all your own decisions and don’t have to answer to anyone’s rules (well not really). But with all this new found independence comes responsibility. You have to get yourself up in the morning, make your own food and make sure you stay… Read more » about How to keep fit when you’re at uni

What to pack for uni

August 28, 2015

So, you’ve been accepted to come to Bournemouth University! Once you have arranged your accommodation you now have the joyful task of shopping, more shopping and ultimately the dreaded challenge of packing all of your stuff. The best way to prepare has got to be a good old fashioned list – take some inspiration from… Read more » about What to pack for uni