It can be hard adjusting to living on a student budget. You may find yourself in the tricky situation of having to entertain yourself during the day without parting with any beloved pennies. Luckily, Bournemouth has a few freebies to offer for these troublesome times, so there is no fear of being stuck at… Read more » about Bournemouth for free
Bethany’s Global Horizons Fund experience
I’m about to let you on to what I like to call one of BU’s little secrets. This little secret can give you a big opportunity to chase your dreams and fulfil your wanderlust desires, and the crazy thing is, from people I have spoken to, not many people even know this exists. This best… Read more » about Bethany’s Global Horizons Fund experience
Sriranjani’s Journey to BU
“This decision is one of the best I have ever made and there is no looking back” Hello! I’m Sriranjani, a 20-year old Visual Communication graduate from India, joining the MA Advertising course this September. Being an armchair traveler, I decided it was finally time to fly the nest. Pursuing a Master’s degree in the… Read more » about Sriranjani’s Journey to BU
Patricia’s Journey to BU
“Think of yourself as a little pony facing an obstacle course. The mass of jumps looks terrifying, but you just focus on one hurdle at a time and don’t worry about the next one. You’ll make it to the end.” My journey to BU has not been effortless. I had to work to get… Read more » about Patricia’s Journey to BU
Alyssa’s Journey to BU
“I know that I will face many challenges this next year… I am more than willing to put in the effort to overcome these challenges, and I am looking forward to arriving in Bournemouth!” Five years ago I found out that Forensic Anthropology was actually a field of study and ever since, I have been… Read more » about Alyssa’s Journey to BU
Kristap’s Journey to BU
“MY Journey to BU has been awsome… because I know that Bournemouth University is the right place and this is the right time”. Awesome! That is the right word to describe my journey. But why? Why awesome? To answer that I need to put it into perspective. After finishing high-school I moved to London all… Read more » about Kristap’s Journey to BU
Abigail’s Journey to BU
“I was dead-set on Bournemouth and believed that whatever vision I had would definitely be met”. My journey to Bournemouth University started in 2014 during a midnight scroll around the Internet looking for a university with an excellent media department. Through my internet searching I came across BU and I was immediately sold because of… Read more » about Abigail’s Journey to BU
The ultimate Fresher’s guide to making new friends
If you’re currently reading this blog post, then I think it’s relatively safe for me to assume that 1) you’re starting university in September (how exciting!) and 2) you’re slightly worried about the whole ‘making new friends’ aspect of uni. Rewind 12 months and I was in the exact same position as you guys –… Read more » about The ultimate Fresher’s guide to making new friends
Being Latvian in Bournemouth
Latvia – the most amazing country in the world. Latvia is known as a country with stunning landscapes and magnificent nature. Overall, the easiest way to describe Latvia is to look at Ieva’s blog about Lithuania. Latvia is all of it, but 100 times better. It is impossible to describe how great my country is…. Read more » about Being Latvian in Bournemouth
Dylan’s Bar
I’m not sure who Dylan is, but I would love to thank him for Bournemouth University’s fun and friendly, on-campus bar. Whether it’s some affordable food you need after a long day of lectures, a few drinks with friends or competing to win the pub quiz, it has something for everyone! Every Monday afternoon, you… Read more » about Dylan’s Bar
Jaimalee’s journey to BU
As I started preparing my daughter Jennea for the bright, yet challenging, world ahead of her at her own university last year, she asked with concern and love, “What are you going to do now mum?” Without thinking, I answered her as I always had: “Live bold, follow bliss, experience despite fear”. I’ve said these… Read more » about Jaimalee’s journey to BU
The importance of networking during your postgraduate studies
Networking has become an integral contributor to success in career and business. It is even more critical for postgraduate students who are not just building on their careers but also seeking opportunities to advance their experience and expertise. So, just how is networking important during your postgraduate studies? Open doors to employment opportunities As a… Read more » about The importance of networking during your postgraduate studies
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