Sunshine after the rain

Hi! I’m Nikki. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth for an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. Although most people dream of living on a tropical island, I actually adore having four very different seasons in a year. When you live in the UK you never know what the… Read more » about Sunshine after the rain

A year of weather extremes for Bournemouth

My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Even though the UK is famous for its bad weather full of rainy and muggy days, let me assure you here in Bournemouth this is not the case! This cute little town has plenty of sun and warm… Read more » about A year of weather extremes for Bournemouth

Pub Quizzes are also a good source of (dis) information!

I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my Masters in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. During my time in the UK I joined a few of the popular pub quizzes and learned a few facts, which can be a good conversation starter. The London Eye – did you know that the London Eye is… Read more » about Pub Quizzes are also a good source of (dis) information!

A glimpse of the English culture

My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Maybe you are wondering what the culture here is like here and what the biggest stereotypes about England are. Well here is my list! The Full English breakfast One of the first typical English things that pop up… Read more » about A glimpse of the English culture

My placement experience at Poole Hospital

I am Milla Räsänen from Sweden studying MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. I’ve been on work placement at the stroke rehab ward in Poole hospital since October 2017. On my course, the university arranges placements for us. But of course, if there’s a specific place where you want to do your placement, you’re welcome to… Read more » about My placement experience at Poole Hospital

Growing into a global talent with BU

Hi! I’m Nikki. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing.  As well as going to my classes and meeting my assignment deadlines, I also participated in the Global Talent Programme (GTP). Let me tell you all about this interactive programme and… Read more » about Growing into a global talent with BU

The show is in the air

Hello, I am Tsz Kam Yeung, an MSc Events Marketing Student from Hong Kong. There are many festivals held in Bournemouth throughout the year such as Arts by the Sea festival in October, the Christmas Market and Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival in June. However, the festival I like the most is the Bournemouth Air… Read more » about The show is in the air

My top 5 festivals to attend in Bournemouth

I am Sandra Achim from Romania and I am currently studying an MSc Events Management at Bournemouth University. One of the best things about coming to study here are the festivals which are held in the area. There is something for everyone. Here are my top 5 festivals to attend during your studies at BU…. Read more » about My top 5 festivals to attend in Bournemouth

A comprehensive guide to the festival scene

My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. One of my favourite things to do when I explore a country is to go to different types of festivals. I enjoy the arts, culture, food and music. Here is my list of the best events around this… Read more » about A comprehensive guide to the festival scene

Learning how to host events by doing it!

I am Yi-Hsin Chen from Taiwan. Studying Events Management as my master’s degree has provided me with a wider perspective on both the practical and academic side of events. My favourite project My favourite project on the course was ‘CarnivalU’, which consisted of planning, promoting and delivering a series of educational workshops at The Kia… Read more » about Learning how to host events by doing it!

It is all about collaboration and team spirit!

I am Sandra Achim from Romania and I am currently studying an MSc Events Management at Bournemouth University. I really enjoy my course because I like the team spirit and working in groups. To organise events, you need a team of people who will contribute with different expertise to create a great experience for attendees. When… Read more » about It is all about collaboration and team spirit!

When your final project is a dream come true

Hi, I’m Nikki. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. Luckily, this MA is full of creative and practical projects, which makes the course incredibly fun and helpful. Let me tell you about my all-time favourite project: writing a children’s book… Read more » about When your final project is a dream come true