Never be afraid to ask for help: my experiences with BU’s student support services

Admitting that you are struggling and may need some advice, or just a chance to vent is not as easy as it sounds. As a university student, it’s difficult to actually stop and realise that you are finding things difficult. The multitude of student support services available at BU have helped me through some personal… Read more » about Never be afraid to ask for help: my experiences with BU’s student support services

Three best books to boost your Mental Health

University Mental Health Day brings together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and create ongoing year round change to the future of student mental health. This years University Mental Health Day will be on Thursday 3 March and there is no greater time to learn new skills for your Mental Health… Read more » about Three best books to boost your Mental Health

Looking after No.1: Your wellbeing whilst at university

Moving away from home, to a new city, or even just starting a new academic adventure is a huge life change for anyone. The concerns and worries that can surface when at university can make the whole exciting transition very overwhelming. Here are just a few of my wellbeing tips, advice and services available that I’ve… Read more » about Looking after No.1: Your wellbeing whilst at university

My journey from the Military to university through Clearing at BU

This is a guest blog written by Chris Jefford, a current BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year student. My Journey to university really started after I was discharged from the Royal Navy after 12 years of service. I wasn’t sure what to do with my life, but I knew I had to return to… Read more » about My journey from the Military to university through Clearing at BU

My experience of BU’s welfare support services

Throughout my studies at Bournemouth University, I have been aware of how much welfare support BU offers for students. Going through half of my second year studying Sociology and Social Anthropology, here are some of the support services that I have personally used. Health and wellbeing. There’s student wellbeing providing counselling for students. I went… Read more » about My experience of BU’s welfare support services

How cold water swimming improves my wellbeing

This is a guest blog by Louise Rowley, currently studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. As I stood on the beach feeling the cold air, I had a feeling of fight or flight. The notion that I knew that the water will be cold and will affect me even shock me made me… Read more » about How cold water swimming improves my wellbeing

Keeping active throughout lockdown 2.0

This lockdown feels different to our first one back in March. Not only has the weather taken a colder, wetter and darker turn but for most of us, our motivation to get outside for our daily exercise has dwindled. However, keeping fit doesn’t have to feel like a chore and there are plenty of activities… Read more » about Keeping active throughout lockdown 2.0

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How Bournemouth University Supports The COVID-19 Fight

It is a tough time for everyone, for the ones that are working at the frontline as much as the ones, like me, who are in lockdown. However, students and staff at Bournemouth University are working hard to help out and give support to anyone who needs it. Here are the ways the BU community… Read more » about How Bournemouth University Supports The COVID-19 Fight

Lockdown Life: Day of a EU Student

Lockdown has changed lives completely. There is no doubt about it. Lots of us are missing our family, friends and all the things we could do before this pandemic began. However, thanks to the internet not everything is bad, and the staff at Bournemouth University have shown to be very supportive in this time. So… Read more » about Lockdown Life: Day of a EU Student