Student Blog

Student Ambassadors: “Be You!” at BU

April 15, 2019

Hi everyone, my name is Ram from Malaysia, and I am currently studying MA Directing Film and Television. Today I would like to share a little about my experience working as a Student Ambassador, especially during the University’s Open Days. Student Ambassador Role If you are selected as an International Student Ambassador, the job comes… Read more » about Student Ambassadors: “Be You!” at BU

Social and cultural life for international students

March 12, 2019

Hi everyone, I’m Ram from Malaysia, from the MA Directing Film and Television course. Today I would like to share my views about the social and cultural life that international students can have in Bournemouth. Bournemouth’s diversity Bournemouth is not an extremely busy place to live in, but at the same time it strikes a… Read more » about Social and cultural life for international students

My roller coaster ride during my first term

March 6, 2019

Hi everyone, my name is Ram and I am an MA Directing Film and Television student from Malaysia. Today I’m going to write about my first term as a postgraduate student and offer some insights on how international students such as myself can make the most of our first term. My first term doubts… Read more » about My roller coaster ride during my first term

Why I love Bournemouth

December 18, 2018

Julius from Germany shares why he chose BU and what he loves about the area.

My dream of becoming a filmmaker

November 30, 2018

I have dreamt about becoming a filmmaker since the age of 16 and that was 14 years ago. As I was doing other things I had to put my dream to one side and left it dormant for eight years until I decided to study at Bournemouth University. This was not a decision that I… Read more » about My dream of becoming a filmmaker

Joshua’s story – why I chose BU

October 31, 2018

Joshua completed his MA Directing Film and Television this year so we quizzed him about his BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To learn more about directing within the context of an industry work environment. Why did you choose BU? Because it is one of the highest ranked media… Read more » about Joshua’s story – why I chose BU

My top 3 attractions in Bournemouth

July 12, 2018

Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he gives us some tips regarding leisure activities in Bournemouth. If you are a nature, urban or museum lover you will find his tips very useful. Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film and Television, 2017/18

Shops for every style and need

July 12, 2018

Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he shares his experience of shopping in Bournemouth and reassures us that there’s a wide range of shopping variety which suits absolutely everyone! Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film and Television, 2017/18

A tour of Okeford house

July 12, 2018

Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he gives us a tour around Okeford House, a postgraduate only student hall, and shows us what it is like to live in a shared flat. Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film and Television, 2017/18

The rewarding benefits of being a BU ambassador

July 12, 2018

Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he demonstrates how being a student ambassador can be more rewarding than a regular part-time job. By the end of it you will get a sense of how proud students are of being BU ambassadors. Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA… Read more » about The rewarding benefits of being a BU ambassador

Studying MA Directing Film and Television

June 18, 2018

Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he demonstrates his excitement to be studying in one of the most active countries in the world in the film industry, and why Bournemouth University was the best choice he could have made. Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film… Read more » about Studying MA Directing Film and Television

Can grades really measure knowledge?

June 18, 2018

Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. As most international students, he struggled to understand and accept the grading system in the UK. In this vlog he explains why he decided to stop worrying about grades and start focusing on learning and collaborating with people from all over the… Read more » about Can grades really measure knowledge?