Hello, my name is Patrycja! I’m from Poland and I study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at Bournemouth University. There is so much to do in order to prepare for your new life as a university student. Whether you’ve come through Clearing and you’re trying to organise everything at the last minute, or… Read more »
Hi, my name is Patrycja, I’m a Polish student currently studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design at BU. How is the weather in Bournemouth different to Poland? A few people I have met have said that the weather in Poland is quite similar to the UK, but personally I think there are some… Read more »
First time in a foreign country Studying in a foreign country means living there continuously, without the comfort of family or friends you may have known for years (if not decades, if you’re an older student!) Of course, it might be stressful or uncomfortable at the beginning, but you’re only just getting used to your… Read more »
We all think that whatever town our university is in, it is the best town for students but Bournemouth definitely is something special! When my friends visit from other universities, they comment on how great it is, so it’s not just my bias… here are a few reasons why: The Beach. Bournemouth is situated… Read more »
If you are submitting your UCAS application soon and debating whether to select BU as one of your choices or maybe you’ve applied but don’t know for certain if you will select is as your insurance or firm choice here’s why as a location Bournemouth is second to no other! Bournemouth is an extremely beautiful… Read more »
If you are sat thinking this right now don’t worry! You are for sure not alone. The decision on whether or not to go to university is a big one and requires some thought and consideration before committing to the idea. One of the hardest things about deciding whether uni is for you or not,… Read more »
Social influencer Scarlett London recently came back to visit BU and we are so glad she came and said hello! Watch her vlog as she reflects on the good and bad of being a Multimedia Journalism student, discovers the new facilities on campus and explores the festivities in and around Bournemouth town. Like Scarlett, find… Read more »
Thinking about attending a BU Open Day? Watch YouTuber Evie’s vlog to see what she got up to and why she recommends signing up for an event too! You can book onto an Undergraduate Open Day here. We can’t wait to meet you!
Hi, I’m Emily a current student studying here at BU and thought I would blog about the Mini Open Days that are coming up before the UCAS deadline on the 15 January!! Couldn’t make it to one of our main open days in October or November? No need to worry, you can still come along… Read more »
If your starting to think about your UCAS application for January 2019 and ermming and ahhhing about which university to choose, the best advice I could give is to attend an Open Day! Going to an Open Day is the perfect way to get an idea of what life is like at that university, whether… Read more »
This is a guest blog by Laura Mann as she shares her Clearing experience. The experience I had with going through the Clearing process was honestly super smooth. I was undergoing a retake year on another course at the University and only in July did I decide that course wasn’t really for me. The first thing… Read more »
This is a guest blog by Sarah Keylock discussing her Clearing experience. Lat year I decided to attend a Clearing Open Day at Bournemouth – despite holding conditional offers from different universities. Why I hear you ask? Well I wanted to try to alleviate some of the stress I felt as results day approached. I was… Read more »
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