There’s no doubt about it that seaside town Bournemouth boasts an array of nightclubs, bars and pubs which over the past year and a half have given me plenty of unforgettable nights out. Let’s face it, your social life is an important factor to take into account when looking for a university to start your… Read more » about Bournemouth’s nightlife scene
Why you will love Bournemouth
Moving away from home can be a very daunting experience, especially if it is your first time and you have no idea what kind of environment you’d want to live in. I have lived in Bournemouth for over a year now and so I can tell you few reasons why you will also love it… Read more » about Why you will love Bournemouth
Katrina’s Clearing story
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
Why I’m glad I came to an open day
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
Three things to do before you get to uni
You’ve got your grades and you’re heading to uni! What now? Find your flatmates Once you’ve got your place in halls confirmed you can join various pages on Facebook for that building – EG. “Bournemouth Accommodation – Flat Mate Finder”. On there, a lot of people post their building and flat number so it’s really… Read more » about Three things to do before you get to uni
My 3 favourite university experiences so far
It’s difficult to just choose three favourite experiences, but here they are !! Meeting new people – Sounds cliché but I really have met some amazing people over the last 7 months. It was initially quite overwhelming, as you’re meeting people from your course, accommodation, clubs and societies, nights out, through friends of friends and… Read more » about My 3 favourite university experiences so far
A day in the life of a Computer Visualisation and Animation student (Nanna’s BU Instagram student takeover)
First year (Hons) Computer Visualisation and Animation student Nanna took over the BU Instagram account for the day. Here is what she got up to… Nanna studies Computer Animation & Visual Effects and she's taking over our insta on Friday to show you what her average day looks like! #takeoverbu #belongatbu A post shared by Bournemouth University… Read more » about A day in the life of a Computer Visualisation and Animation student (Nanna’s BU Instagram student takeover)
A day in the life of an Events Management student (Agata’s BU Instagram student takeover)
Final year BA (Hons) Events Management student Agata took over the BU Instagram account for the day. Here is what she got up to… Don't forget to join Agata tomorrow for her Instagram takeover! #takeoverbu #belongatbu A post shared by Bournemouth University (@bournemouthuni) on Dec 7, 2016 at 9:04am PST Hello everyone! I'm Agata, final… Read more » about A day in the life of an Events Management student (Agata’s BU Instagram student takeover)
Balance your work at Christmas
The work load becomes rather large as we build up to Christmas and it can be difficult to stay up to date whilst still being festive. Here are my tips on balancing your work at Christmas.
Harriet Rose’s story: Top tips for your first few weeks
There are a lot of new things to get your head around at uni, so Harriet Rose shares her advice for making the most of your first few weeks.
What to expect from a Clearing Open Day
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
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
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