{"id":13545,"date":"2020-09-01T16:47:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T15:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=13545"},"modified":"2020-10-26T16:18:59","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:18:59","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-politics-and-economics-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2020\/09\/01\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-politics-and-economics-student\/","title":{"rendered":"A day in the life of a Politics and Economics student"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a guest blog post by current student Nyibol Deng, studying BA (Hons) Politics and Economics.\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Yes, we exist. I\u2019m proud to be able to say I\u2019m one of the \u201cguinea pigs\u201d, as my year were the first cohort to have the privilege of experiencing this course at BU. Though small, our course is full of character and debate, and due to the crossover between faculties \u2013 Media and Communication (Politics) and Management (Economics) \u2013 this course enables us to branch out into many different avenues. Digital Politics\u2026 Political Psychology\u2026 Econometrics\u2026 there\u2019s something for everybody.<\/p>\n

We all know that uni isn\u2019t just<\/em> about the books. It\u2019s about balance, and once you find it, you might just crack the code to the best three to four years of your life thus far. I\u2019m going into my final year now and let me tell you, it has been a rollercoaster (in a good way, don\u2019t panic!). When I came into my first year of study, I had no idea what to expect from Bournemouth Uni but I quickly learnt that I was to be spoilt<\/em> for choice all year round in terms of extracurriculars, facilities (on and off campus), support systems etc. There\u2019s always something to do!<\/p>\n

Daytime routine<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, I know I said uni isn\u2019t just about the books, but we do have to pay them some attention. In first and second year, my timetable always had at least one day off (typically a Wednesday, since most of the sports activities occur on that day), although it had also been a Friday at one point too. But whether it was a mid-week break or the start to an early weekend, I was appreciative of that vacancy in the timetable.<\/p>\n

On the days that I did have lectures and\/or seminars, the typical work day wasn\u2019t particularly overbearing; probably averaged about 2-3 contact hours per day (give or take), sometimes with gaps in between classes. (Tip: for those early starts or cold winter days, buy the \u00a31 reusable Starbucks cup on sale on campus! It makes the price of the drink cheaper, plus you\u2019d be doing your bit for the environment.)<\/p>\n

Right. This is where I need you to listen, and listen intently: Dylan’s. Yes, our on-campus (Talbot Campus) restaurant\/bar. I guarantee you that\u2019s where you\u2019ll spend a lot of your breaks in between lectures, be it to grab (CHEAP!) food, or simply to enjoy the vibe. Food and drink prices are very friendly to the student wallet and Dylan\u2019s also hosts a range of events throughout the week, including open mics and quiz nights. Alternatively, the Fusion Building or the Student Shop also have food on sale in case (for some odd reason) Dylan\u2019s doesn\u2019t quite tickle your fancy.<\/p>\n

I like a building with versatility, so when I first saw Fusion, it spoke to me. Doubling up as an educational space (with lecture theatres, a computer lab and seminar rooms), you can\u2019t really go wrong with studying in that building. Though the library is there, my preference is to find an empty seminar room and get on with work alone there \u2013 almost \"\"<\/a>so as to convince myself that it\u2019s \u201cnot really work\u201d. There are also 24-hour Open Access Centres on both the Talbot and Lansdowne Campuses, for you night owls or last-minute folk.<\/p>\n

As for everything else\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you\u2019ve clocked out of uni for the day, you\u2019re probably going to want to think about anything<\/em> else besides studying. Remember those extracurriculars I mentioned earlier? That\u2019s where those come into play. Just because you\u2019re a Politics and Economics student, doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re restricted to just Politics Society (although I would highly recommend; they\u2019re always organising trips and media-based events). SUBU boasts an array of clubs and societies, so I urge you to get involved! I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of both the African-Caribbean Society (ACS) this year, as well as a Hip Hop Dance Society too.<\/p>\n

Of course, it wouldn\u2019t be a university experience if there wasn\u2019t a buzzing nightlife. With something going on almost every night in Bournemouth, it won\u2019t be long before you\u2019re being (very easily) persuaded to accompany a group of friends to that night\u2019s event. But hey, who can say no to the Old Fire Station or Cameo when it\u2019s right there on your door step? (COVID-19 situation permitting obviously!)<\/p>\n

Although remember, this is<\/em> uni, so the possibility of you having a 9am the following morning \u2013 unfortunately \u2013 isn\u2019t impossible. But that\u2019s okay; we students are superhuman. And remember that \u00a31 reusable cup I told you about? It\u2019ll become your best friend. There\u2019s nothing like a hot drink to give you a kick up the backside in the morning.<\/p>\n

So, I hope that\u2019s given you some insight into the day in the life of a (in my case) BA (Hons) Politics and Economics student at BU. The most important piece of advice I can give you, honestly, is just to breathe. Even if we\u2019re on different courses, we\u2019re all going through it together. Cherish uni life and get involved as much as you can, because once it\u2019s over \u2013 and it almost is for me \u2013 I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll all miss it\u2026 just a tad.<\/p>\n

Nyibol Deng
\nBA (Hons) Politics and Economics<\/p>\n

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