Join us for this essential introduction to help you settle into life in Bournemouth. The day - which will take place in Lees Lecture Theatre on Talbot Campus - includes a formal welcome to BU from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Honour. You’ll get the chance to meet a wide range of services who can support you practically, academically and emotionally while you adjust to life as a student in the UK. It’s also a great way to meet other new international students and start to make friends.
Undergraduate students need to arrive promptly at 9:00am
Postgraduate students need to arrive promptly at 9:30am.
Please take a look below at the agenda for the day:
Arrival and Welcome (tea and coffee will be served on arrival)
Introduction to key support services and practical information about life in Bournemouth:
Summary of BU support services
Life in Bournemouth
The NHS and registering with a doctor
Opening a bank account
Getting around town
Keeping you and your money safe (Dorset Police)
Social and extra-curricular opportunities
Introduction to the Students' Union at BU (SUBU)
11:00am – 11:15am: Formal Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Honour.
11:15am – 11:30am: Comfort break
11:30am – 12:30pm: Introduction to UK Higher Education: An essential overview of the UK academic system, what is expected of you as a student here and how to access student support.
12:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch* and Information Fair
The information fair takes place on both the ground floor and 5th floor of the Student Centre. Meet a variety of different support services and organisations, including: IT, Accommodation, Faith & Reflection, Medical Centre, SUBU and many more. Plus – a sale of second-hand winter clothing on the 5th floor. Come and get a great value jumper or coat to keep warm!
(*Lunch vouchers will be provided at the end of the Intro to UK HE session. If you are not in attendance, you won’t be able to claim a lunch voucher.)
2:30pm – 3:20pm: Workshop 1 (select from options below)
3:30pm – 4:20pm: Workshop 2 (select from options below)
4:20pm – 5:30pm: Closing celebration: Join us for a Chinese-themed drinks reception to celebrate Lunar New Year and the end of a successful day.
Afternoon workshops: Choose two from the following:
Careers support and how to find a part-time job (Lees Lecture Theatre)
Find out about the many ways in which the Careers team can support you. You’ll get tips about how to search for a part-time job and information about National Insurance and immigration restrictions related to your Student Visa. Plus, we’ll tell you about other careers-related workshops, services and activities that you can access later in the term if you need to.
Culture shock and British culture (Barnes Lecture Theatre)
Moving to a new country is exciting, but not always easy. Join us for some interesting discussions about British culture and how it may differ from what you expect and what you’re used to at home. We’ll give you some tips for minimising your experience of culture shock and you’ll have chance to share your observations and ask questions.
Budgeting, saving money and where to shop (Lawrence Lecture Theatre)
Join this informative workshop for a variety of useful tips about ways to save money and plan your budget carefully.
Meet the Global Engagement Team to find out how our newly enrolled students are eligible for Turing Scheme funding to support working and studying overseas.
An event for all new undergraduate students joining BU Business School, Faculty of Media & Communication and Faculty of Science & Technology in January 2025.