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Tagged: Why I chose BU

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Why I chose BU

1 December 2022
Posted under: Featured, Local area, Student Blogs, Student life, Students' Union, Undergraduate

You might be looking at your choices of universities and come across Bournemouth Uni as an option or you may have heard of Bournemouth or even live in the area but are still not sure where you want to go. So here are some of the reasons that I chose BU to complete not one… Read more » about Why I chose BU

Why study Accounting & Finance at BU

5 August 2021
Posted under: Undergraduate, Vlogs

Hear some of the reasons why Melly chose to study Accounting and Finance at BU, including the support and opportunities that are available.

A perfect fit for my year abroad

23 December 2018
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

I recently finished my undergraduate education in the United States where I have lived for most of my life. There were a few main reasons why I took my post graduate education outside the country, and more specifically at Bournemouth University. I have always enjoyed travelling, I have seen a few different places in my… Read more » about A perfect fit for my year abroad

A university famous for its computer animation

20 December 2018
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

A year ago I had to decide which uni I wanted to study at in the UK. It was a very difficult decision as they all looked so good to me! So why did I chose BU above all others? Well, I’m very passionate about animation and BU is one of the most famous universities… Read more » about A university famous for its computer animation

BU the centre of media excellence

16 December 2018
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

I was very confused initially and was not able to make a decision about which university to apply to. I applied to 6 in the UK and got entry into all of them. Making the final decision was the most crucial part. I read a lot of research about each one and spoke to family… Read more » about BU the centre of media excellence

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