Student Blog

Amba’s story: Nightlife in Bournemouth

May 19, 2016

If you want to know about nightlife in Bournemouth, then Amba’s here to tell you!

Choosing your accommodation

May 18, 2016

I remember how important the accommodation process was for me when applying to Bournemouth University back in 2014, and there were lots of factors I had to take into account in order to make sure the accommodation I chose was suitable for me and my course. Studying Adult Nursing meant I had to take into… Read more » about Choosing your accommodation

My highlights from BU International College

May 13, 2016

My name is Azgi, and I am from Kazakhstan. Let’s start my little story about how I studied at Bournemouth University International College by doing the Pre-Sessional English Course and International Year One. Once upon a time, I came to England when I was just 12 years old. Since that time I knew that I… Read more » about My highlights from BU International College

Josephine’s story: Making the most of your last summer before uni

May 12, 2016

Here’s Josephine with some great advice about how to spend your last summer before uni. What will you be doing? If you’re joining us this September, don’t forget to join the Countdown to BU and take part in our pre-university bucket list.

Why should you do a placement?

May 11, 2016

For their placements, Hayley and Hannah have stayed right here at Bournemouth University, working as Education Outreach Assistants. Here are their thoughts on why a placement is so important. “I’m sorry, but you’re over-qualified and under-experienced for this job.” The worst, but one of the most frequently heard phrases for graduates when fighting to find their feet… Read more » about Why should you do a placement?

Work hard, play hard!

May 9, 2016

Working hard at university naturally means you’re allowed to play hard, right? And never has that old motto, “work hard, play hard,” been more appropriate than for a student studying at Bournemouth University. While studying is vital, having fun and relaxing is also just as important; here are a few ways I find help me…… Read more » about Work hard, play hard!

Five things I learnt on my placement

May 4, 2016

I won’t lie, placement search was probably one of the most stressful times of my degree so far. Fortunately, I didn’t give up that easy and didn’t let the fact that other students had already secured their placements de-motivate or panic me. Having said that, I didn’t end up securing a placement until the May… Read more » about Five things I learnt on my placement

Going to uni: a parent’s view

May 2, 2016

My name is Rosemary, and I would like to share my experience of watching my eldest daughter Amy go through university at Bournemouth. When my eldest daughter first mentioned about going to university, one of my biggest concerns was the student loan, and whether the debt would stop her being able to get finance for… Read more » about Going to uni: a parent’s view

Introducing Global BUddies

April 27, 2016

As you may already know, Global BUddies is a programme led by the Student Services department of Bournemouth University and by students. It aims to increase integration between UK students and international students, but it’s also a great way to share culture, make friends and gain an extensive knowledge about other nationalities – something future… Read more » about Introducing Global BUddies

Lydia’s story: Things to do in Bournemouth

April 25, 2016

Meet Lydia, who’s a Television Production student at BU. In her first vlog, she tells us about things you can do in Bournemouth.

My placement at a digital marketing agency

April 22, 2016

After endlessly searching for the perfect digital marketing agency, I finally came across Reflect Digital. Once I had had my interview I immediately felt like it was the place I wanted to work. Everyone was friendly, the office was great and to be perfectly honest I just felt a really good vibe, plus I got… Read more » about My placement at a digital marketing agency