The BU Music Scholarship enabled me to pursue my studies and my passion

This is guest blog by current student Ed Parker, studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. As a youngster, I invested thousands of hours into developing my musical skills, and performed at a high level. When I made a career change and decided to go back to university to study nursing, I was concerned I would not have the time or… Read more » about The BU Music Scholarship enabled me to pursue my studies and my passion

My role as a Schools Liaison Ambassador

This is a guest blog by current student Modalmu, who is studying BSc (Hons) Psychology and works as a Schools Liaison ambassador. Hi, my name is Modolamu, I am a final year psychology student and currently a student ambassador for Bournemouth university. My role as a student ambassador varies from working in the office, giving… Read more » about My role as a Schools Liaison Ambassador

I’m a mum, a student, and a student ambassador

This is a guest blog by current student Rebecca studying BSc (Hons) Midwifery. Being a 38 year old mature student with 3 children, about to embark on a full time degree was pretty daunting at first. I had done my research and knew that the Midwifery degree required commitment and dedication and I did wonder… Read more » about I’m a mum, a student, and a student ambassador

New Year – How to eat healthy on a budget

The festivities are now over and the student loan has finally dropped but how can we combine trying to eat healthier whilst budgeting for the entire semester? Here are some handy tips: Check for supermarket reductions It’s not always fresh produce that has a short shelf life which can be found reduced but sometimes dented… Read more » about New Year – How to eat healthy on a budget

How to write a successful application for the Executive Dean’s Scholarship

Hello everyone. Before enrolment, I received an Executive Dean’s Scholarship (50% tuition fee waiver), and I must say that really helped with my finances considering the exchange rates, living expenses and the difference in tuition fees for international non-EU students that are applied by all universities in the UK. That’s why I wanted to prepare a… Read more » about How to write a successful application for the Executive Dean’s Scholarship

Studying MSc International Economics and Finance at BU

Hi everybody. I am Anh Thu from Vietnam. Currently, I am studying MSc International Economics and Finance at Bournemouth University. Before coming to the UK, it was hard for me to imagine how it would be studying under the Faculty of Management. But now I have to say that the Faculty of Management in Bournemouth… Read more » about Studying MSc International Economics and Finance at BU

Funding my studies

Most students have a part-time job which helps with essentials and general living costs associated with being at uni. It also helps to top up the government bursary or loans that don’t always stretch as far as we’d like! I study Adult Nursing and I’ve found that HSS students are often placed under the added… Read more » about Funding my studies