Student Blog

Funding my studies

February 13, 2017

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

Study or work abroad

January 20, 2017

My name is Diman Velev, I am originally from Bulgaria, and I came to the UK in September 2015 to study Tourism Management. I chose Bournemouth University because it was the best place to study Tourism Management and I’ve always wanted to study abroad. So far studying and working abroad has been a really positive… Read more » about Study or work abroad

Budgeting as a student…

November 6, 2016

It’s the student stereotype to be a ‘poor student’, living off of baked beans and cereal, but with a bit of budgeting and planning you can make your money stretch. I’ve always thought budgeting and making sure I forward plan is important to avoid feeling stressed about money, so I can focus on other things… Read more » about Budgeting as a student…

Student bank accounts

August 25, 2016

Choosing the right student bank account is important when coming to university, and there are lots of banks with lots of good offers out there to choose from! When I started university in 2014 I looked around several banks before choosing my account. Most banks will offer special perks or free gifts to get you… Read more » about Student bank accounts

Your top questions

February 22, 2016

We’ve been busy answering your queries, so we thought it was time for another ‘Top Questions’ blog post. Here’s what you’ve been asking! What is Extra and when does it start? Extra is for applicants who have used all of their uni choices and want to apply to BU. Please note you can only apply… Read more » about Your top questions

An Economics student’s budgeting survival guide

February 8, 2016

Applying to university can be a stressful time for all those involved and the main concern is usually the financial side of student life. You may be wondering how you are going to manage your spending and income while at university. Being an Accounting, Finance & Economics student, I am at a slight advantage. I… Read more » about An Economics student’s budgeting survival guide

Bills, dough and wonga: applying for student finance

January 15, 2016

With the UCAS deadline fast approaching, it’s time to sort out your coppers. Luckily for you I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. I know it can be boring so I’ll keep it simple. Feel free to send me food as a thank you… Most people will receive two types of loans: A… Read more » about Bills, dough and wonga: applying for student finance

Tips on saving money at uni

September 1, 2015

Here are Daniella’s top tips for stretching your student budget… Calculating your costs You can do this either monthly or termly, but it is best to calculate how much you will spend on rent, bills, food etc. One way to make sure you stick to your costs if you’re out is to take out what… Read more » about Tips on saving money at uni

Alex’s Clearing story: How to apply for bursaries and scholarships

July 31, 2015

So, once you’ve made it through Clearing in one piece, it’s time to relax, right? Well, you’re almost there. Once you’ve got a confirmed offer from BU it’s time to consider applying for university funding. I know that after going through the stress of Clearing, all you’ll want to do is sit down and bask… Read more » about Alex’s Clearing story: How to apply for bursaries and scholarships

The perks of student discount

April 24, 2015

There are many benefits of being a student – the freedom, the social life, the new friends – but there is also one other big benefit and that’s student discount! When you decide to come to university you may think the financial side of being a student is going to be a struggle. However, many… Read more » about The perks of student discount

Why you should apply for a scholarship

March 25, 2015

It gives me great pleasure to be able to write this blog post, for being awarded the BU Vice-Chancellor’s Most Promising Applicant (BTEC) scholarship. In my opinion anyone can go to university, but what makes you stand out is the interesting things you can add to your CV. For me, Bournemouth was one of the… Read more » about Why you should apply for a scholarship

Budgeting – is it really that hard?

March 20, 2015

“So, I have to pay my rent and bills, buy that book for my course and have money for going home… how am I going to do this?!” I am sure that at least one time in your university experience this thought will cross your mind, but budgeting is not something to be worried about…. Read more » about Budgeting – is it really that hard?