Staying motivated through the BU Sports Scholarship programme

This is a guest blog by Mark Westbrook, studying BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. At 38 years, I am a mature student who came to the BU family after completing two years of a three-year degree in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation. After researching BU’s BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy offering and confirmation of my year two BSc grading, I… Read more » about Staying motivated through the BU Sports Scholarship programme

Budgeting as a Bulgarian student at BU

Coming to Bournemouth University from Bulgaria has been the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced. I remember adjusting to my new lifestyle – the first month was an absolutely surreal experience. Not only did I now have to live on my own, but I also had complete control over my monthly budget. Additionally, the sheer amount… Read more » about Budgeting as a Bulgarian student at BU

What is Clearing Plus?

Clearing is being made easier than ever with the new, personalised system, Clearing Plus. Previously, Clearing meant that you had to search through listings of courses and then contact each university to talk through your options. With 30,000 courses to choose from, this can understandably be a bit overwhelming. With Clearing Plus, UCAS are hoping… Read more » about What is Clearing Plus?

The opportunities when you’re a Student Ambassador at BU

There are a range of opportunities to work whilst you are studying in Bournemouth, and among these is the chance to become a Student Ambassador at Bournemouth University like me! This has definitely been a highlight for me during my BU experience, as it can involve so many things. Aside from widening my experiences, this… Read more » about The opportunities when you’re a Student Ambassador at BU

Did you know you can use Adjustment through Clearing?

This is a guest blog by current student Kevin who studies BA (Hons) Media Production and applied through Clearing. In the middle of my A-levels at Colchester Sixth form, Essex, I decided to apply to go to university. At the time I was studying English, Media Studies and Religious Studies but was mostly interested in… Read more » about Did you know you can use Adjustment through Clearing?

My future. My time. My Clearing opportunity.

This is a guest blog by current student Grace Cookson studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing who applied through Clearing. My journey at Bournemouth University began in July last year. I was driving home from work when I saw a Clearing sign outside the main Talbot campus. I live locally. Going to university wasn’t something I… Read more » about My future. My time. My Clearing opportunity.

Living the UK uni experience- all thanks to my choice through Clearing

This is a guest blog by current student Basil, who studies BSc (Hons) Geography and came through Clearing. Hi my name’s Basil and this is a bit about me and how I have ended up as a first year Bournemouth University student! I didn’t plan on going to university in the UK. My plan was… Read more » about Living the UK uni experience- all thanks to my choice through Clearing