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7 ways to be social at university

Starting university for the first time can be daunting, particularly the idea of making new friends and socialising but it’s not all scary! Here are a few ways you can make new friends at university: Set up a WhatsApp/Facebook Group Have a hunt around to see if there’s any already going the summer before you… Read more » about 7 ways to be social at university

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My volunteering experience in Dorset: “In Our Kitchen” project

My experience volunteering Volunteering is something we usually associate with helping others. In fact, volunteering has many positive effects on the volunteer as well. The awareness of contributing to the society that you live in allows you to build emotional ties to your community. Especially when you are young, you do not have many chances… Read more » about My volunteering experience in Dorset: “In Our Kitchen” project

Talya’s top 10 in Bournemouth – What to do, what to do…

Hello everyone, I’m Talya. I’m currently doing my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology here at BU and today I am going to talk about my top 10 things to do in Bournemouth. Bournemouth Beach Bournemouth has an amazing 7-mile long beach which helps you get away from all your anxiety and worries and step away… Read more » about Talya’s top 10 in Bournemouth – What to do, what to do…

Arrivals advice

Mark Holland is studying BSc (Hons) Games Technology. He still lives with his housemates from year one. Here’s his arrivals advice: “I’m a 3D artist and have aspired to work in Games for as long as I can remember. It’s great studying at a uni that is leading the way in animation and VFX. I’ve… Read more » about Arrivals advice