Now, I must make a confession. I’ve never had that urge, unlike thousands of students, to get out and travel our great world. Leaving the farming community with its green hills and sleepy villages of Dorset for the hustle-bustle of London is just one the many great challenges a homing Pidgeon like me face. So,… Read more » about Events Management field trip to Portugal
My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
While finding time on a weekend where I’m not studying is rarer than I’d care to admit, there are a number of things that make my weekends in Bournemouth something to look forward to after a long week. One of my favourite things to do is to visit the coffee shop on the upper level… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
Master’s student, Danielle Cook, tells her fellow students how she spends her weekends in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.
International Women’s Day: Women who inspire me
It’s International Women’s Day today so here are just a few of the women who inspire me.
My uni routine
There are many misconceptions about university. Some of you might think that uni students have lots of free time as we only have 8-10 hours of lecture/seminar time and the rest of the time it looks as though we just watch Netflix. Others might think that due to the level of study, all we do… Read more » about My uni routine
Planning your uni summer!
Hey guys. It’s winter, it’s raining most of the time… I don’t know about you but I just can’t wait for summer! Here’s a few ideas of things that you can do in your summer to prepare for your next year of uni!
Benefits of Part-Time Work Apart from Extra Cash
Moving to a new place and starting a Master’s degree was intimidating enough, and that was before I had even begun to think about finding a part-time job. I ended up landing a job as a Student Ambassador at the University, and now that I’ve settled into the swing of things a bit more, I… Read more » about Benefits of Part-Time Work Apart from Extra Cash
What to expect from Archaeological and Forensic Sciences
Within Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, we study many different aspects from both subjects. They fit together really well, and even though it is not in the title anymore, anthropology is still studied within the course. Within the second year, this course has the largest number of options to choose from, it can be difficult to… Read more » about What to expect from Archaeological and Forensic Sciences
Reading for pleasure
“In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” – Douglas Adams. And then the academic text came along. As I am about half way through my master’s degree, I feel it is reasonable to say that academic texts can… Read more » about Reading for pleasure
My greatest achievements since starting at BU
Having already completed a degree, I could say that coming back to university would be my greatest achievement to date. Coming to BU has given me loads of opportunities to expand my experiences and improve my CV for employment. I represent the university at sport and have been part of TeamBU’s lacrosse team since starting… Read more » about My greatest achievements since starting at BU
Using the careers services at Bournemouth University
So you are in University – you have already taken the huge first step. But there are still plenty of things left to do that can help to guarantee that you get the most out of the hard work that you put in for the years you are here. The Careers Services at the University is there to… Read more » about Using the careers services at Bournemouth University
What is your favourite pancake topping?
In honour of Pancake Day I’ve been sent out on a super important mission… To find out what BU students favourite pancake toppings are!
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