When I first came to Bournemouth University, I wasn’t expecting to meet many fellow Lithuanians. To my surprise, I met 9 in the very first week! Later I realised that there are many more of us at the university and a whole Lithuanian community in Bournemouth, which really made me feel like home is not… Read more » about Being Lithuanian in Bournemouth
Oli’s story: How to make the most of Open Days
Coming to a BU Open Day? Here’s Oli with some ideas of how to make the most of your visit.
Choosing your university
Choosing a university is a big thing. It’s one of the biggest decisions of your life. So when it comes to deciding you need to make sure you’ve picked the right university for you. There’s so much to consider when choosing where to study. You need to think about things such as the university’s ranking,… Read more » about Choosing your university
Patricia’s top ten things to do in Bournemouth
So you’re either an A-level or equivalent student who has never heard of Bournemouth and have no idea where it is, or you made the leap and have decided to put it as one of your choices of university, OR you could be anywhere between those two situations. Basically, whether you have heard about it… Read more » about Patricia’s top ten things to do in Bournemouth
The BU community
Coming to university, one of my biggest fears was the worry of finding friends, being able to fit in and generally just feeling comfortable with my surroundings. Although Bournemouth University is a relatively small university compared to others, I believe this makes for a tighter knit community. When walking around a university twice the size,… Read more » about The BU community
Josephine’s story: Things you can do at BU!
Aside from getting that all important degree, what else can you do at BU? Josephine’s here to tell you.
Shaay’s Lansdowne Campus tour
If you’re joining us for a Health and Social Sciences course, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time on Lansdowne Campus. It’s also where a lot of our first year students live. Here’s Shrada to show you around!
Life’s a beach in Bournemouth
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside, don’t we? The salty air, the soft sand, the salty yet soggy chips and we can’t forget the seagulls wailing while they hunt for leftovers. Yes, we all love a place by the sea. But what makes Bournemouth so special is how lovely a beach it… Read more » about Life’s a beach in Bournemouth
We answer your top questions
Have you got questions about BU? We’ve picked out some of your frequently asked questions… I’ve just received a conditional offer for BU, when can I book my accommodation? Congratulations, that’s great news! We are just finalising our release dates for undergraduate students joining us in September 2016. We will share these details in spring 2016…. Read more » about We answer your top questions
Amba’s story: Applicant Open Days
Applicant Open Days are for applicants who have been offered a place to study at BU – congratulations if that’s you! Based on her own experience, Amba tells us what you can expect at the day, and how it can help you choose your uni.
Dominic’s story: Time to get sporty
Want to know about fitness and sport at BU? Dominic runs us through some of the things you can do with SportBU…
Jessica’s guided tour of Talbot Campus
Not everyone gets a chance to visit BU, so Jessica’s here to show you around Talbot Campus. There was too much to show you in just one vlog, so look out for more facilities vlogs in the future!
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