I graduated from the MSc International Risk Management and Finance in September this year. In January, I took part in The Global Talent Programme at BU, which is a four-month programme that has helped me to discover my potential skills, enhance my global employability, and enlarge my… Read more » about The benefits of joining BU’s Global Talent Programme
So, what’s all this about volunteering?
During my second year at Bournemouth, I decided that I should get more involved with volunteering opportunities around me. I’d briefly looked at the SUBU Volunteering stand at Freshers Fair, but to be honest the free Starbucks and Lidl give away bags sort of distracted me! Still, I decided to be productive and get online… Read more » about So, what’s all this about volunteering?
My top 5 recommendations for new BU students
You’re a new student in a new country. Scary? Yes. Will you get through it? You will. Not too long ago, I was in your shoes. And if my past self could’ve had a little chit chat with my future self, this is the advice Future Merna would’ve given: Asking for help: The way essays… Read more » about My top 5 recommendations for new BU students
A day in the life of a MA Corporate Communication student
Feeling that you have tons of books to read or too many assignments for one day is part of the reality about a day in the life of a MA Corporate Communication student. But don’t panic, it’s just getting used to it. Everything gets easier after meeting your classmates and realising that you are not… Read more » about A day in the life of a MA Corporate Communication student
Being a student rep – what you need to know
So you wanna be a student rep? Or maybe you’re just interested in what it involves… Student reps are voted for by their peers and spend the year representing the voices of the class, usually a ratio of 1 rep to 15-20 students. I was voted as student rep for my second and third year… Read more » about Being a student rep – what you need to know
Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit
For me, it was instant. As soon as I arrived at Bournemouth for the open day, I fell in love and knew that it was the right uni for me! Not everyone’s as lucky though, it’s not always that easy, and picking your university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make. So,… Read more » about Emma’s advice for making the most of your Open Day visit
A day in life of a LLM International Commercial Law student
You’ve probably wondered what a postgraduate law students’ life looks like. Will it be all days dress up like “Kingsman”?, will it be a series of assignments and exam like “Fast and Furious”? Will it be just a “hide and seek” game between you and books like “the Hunger Games”? Let me help you “Finding… Read more » about A day in life of a LLM International Commercial Law student
An Animation Student’s Guide to Making the Most of Your First Term of Uni
Starting university can be very overwhelming, especially as you’re absorbing so much information to do with so many different things. It can be a bit of a sensory overload and figuring things out as a fresher can be tricky. Here are 5 things that will hopefully make your first term of uni go that extra… Read more » about An Animation Student’s Guide to Making the Most of Your First Term of Uni
A day in the life of an MA Directing Film & TV student
The course I’m doing is MA Directing Film & Television. I’m expected to work with students from other courses that help me to produce films. There’s quite a lot of room and opportunity to meet and work with students from other media courses by organising some meet ups, let alone just being in the classroom…. Read more » about A day in the life of an MA Directing Film & TV student
The best apps for combating student life
There seems to be an app for everything nowadays. You can use them to monitor your fitness, find the name of that song you heard while out shopping, there’s even an app to help you find your friends! They can make your life a lot easier, particularly when you’re a student. Here are the top… Read more » about The best apps for combating student life
Beth’s Journey: Overcoming my fears of starting university…
It’s natural to have fears and concerns about starting university. For many people, it involves moving away from home, usually for the first time. I remember how scared I was at the thought of being in a strange place without any of my friends and family and wondering if I was going to cope. But… Read more » about Beth’s Journey: Overcoming my fears of starting university…
Media Student to cover the US Presidential Election
Bournemouth University students will work throughout the night to provide live coverage of the US Presidential Election across TV, radio and online platforms. Students from courses across the Faculty of Media & Communication will work together to produce analysis, interviews and results from the Presidential Election on Tuesday 8 November. The USA Votes 2016 project… Read more » about Media Student to cover the US Presidential Election









