Hey guys, I’ve vlogged about my experience of being on the committee team of the climbing society at BU. I go into why I think it’s such a great thing to do and what I love about it! Enjoy ..read more

Being part of the Bournemouth University (BU) community begins when you first apply to be a student, throughout your studies and even after you have graduated. Embarking on my journey at BU, the sense of community began long before arriving as a student. From receiving your application, BU welcomes you into its community, sending emails about upcoming events. I had a campus tour and was invited to an orientation day before becoming a student at BU, which helped me when arriving as a first-year student. For freshers, BU offers events facilitating integration, making new friends, and transition ..read more

It’s currently LGBTQ+ History Month and I wanted to share what BU and SUBU do to celebrate this month and support the BU community, during this month and beyond ..read more

Hey guys, it’s Q here! I’ve created a vlog about my favourite go-to hangout and study spots on Talbot Campus – enjoy ..read more

2024 is here, and a new year is a great reason to try new things! When I first moved away from home, I struggled to find my feet and places I belonged, but my university experience got so much better when I started getting involved with everything Bournemouth has to offer. I became much happier when I started putting myself out there and getting involved with clubs and societies. In my second year I joined Film Society, Nerve Radio, and The Bournemouth Tab– a local student journalism platform, and each improved my life in so many ways. I joined the Film Society last year, and became President ..read more

When trying to figure out what university you want to go to, there a several factors that people look out for. Some of these things are location, social life, halls of living, societies, and course type. This blog will tell you everything Bournemouth has to offer and make it easier for you if you are considering joining us at Bournemouth University! Location: Bournemouth Beach Bournemouth University is located along the South Coast of the UK. It is a popular seaside town in Dorset and has a beautiful beach, which is a massive tourist attraction! Although it is a seaside town, Bournemouth is ..read more

The number one worry for any student is usually making sure they have enough money to support themselves during their studies. So naturally, their second worry is how they’ll find a job to earn that money. Thankfully, BU has a vast choice of part-time roles available to its students: Student Ambassador t-shirt Student Ambassadors As well as having vibrant pink t-shirts and hoodies as your uniform, being a Student Ambassador is a well-paid role with a friendly team supporting you every step of the way. It’s super flexible, too. As a student, they understand that sometimes things get busy and ..read more

Settling into university life Starting university, you quickly realise that it forces a level of independence and responsibility, which can be a massive change from home and for some students, a newfound sense of freedom. It is easy to get carried away with the late nights and lie-ins. I found that by the first few months, sleeping-in most days meant that I had missed making the most of Bournemouth. I cannot stress how much I think I would have benefitted, had I gotten into better habits earlier on. Students underestimate sleep, healthy eating and exercise. But soon you realise that you feel b ..read more

One of the highlights for students who join BU every year is Freshers Week! Freshers Week is an opportunity to go out, have fun, take part in activities, and meet new friends! In this blog, I talk about my experience of Freshers Week at BU, including what my expectations were Vs the reality. Before I moved in, I talked with my new housemates about what events were on, and if they would like to go to them. There are a wide range of events around Bournemouth, sometimes on the same day. Some places that usually host nights out during Freshers Week are (but not exclusively): Cameo, Walkabout, Loll ..read more

Hey, I’m Lily, a TV Production student here at BU, and this vlog is my advice to you about joining clubs and societies at uni! I am so glad I got involved in more societies in my second year and put myself out there more – as it’s such a great way to meet new people and make the most of your university experience. I hope you enjoy the video.   ..read more