Mind those gluten-free brownies

Hi! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. For medical reasons I have to eat gluten free, which is always a bit of an adventure when moving to a new place. Are you allergic or intolerant to gluten?… Read more » about Mind those gluten-free brownies

Helping you give your best shot at your dream job!

My name is Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria, studying the MSc Tourism Management and Marketing programme. As a master’s student, it is very important to start preparing for my future career well in advance of graduation and I am really happy with the career services offered here at BU. Here is an overview of what is… Read more » about Helping you give your best shot at your dream job!

Make your hard work at university count

Make your hard work at university count My name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria and I am studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. There are several services that Bournemouth University has put in place to help you with life during and after University. The Career Services team at BU is one of them…. Read more » about Make your hard work at university count

Supporting students in every way possible

Hello! My name is Giorgos Kapsanakis. I am from Greece and I am doing my postgraduate study in Directing Film and Television at Bournemouth University. As an international student, one of my major concerns is how I will be able to introduce myself to the film industry once I finish my programme. I am glad… Read more » about Supporting students in every way possible

Living out of your comfort zone

My name is Sijuade Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. Where do we begin?  How do we compare? The life of a Nigerian in Bournemouth has to be one of compromises, both enjoyable and sometimes not so enjoyable. The more open-minded you are, the better Experiencing some culture shock is… Read more » about Living out of your comfort zone

So similarly different!

Hi! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study a MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. Although my home country is just a one-hour flight away and we are taught in English from the age of six, there are still some surprising differences between the Netherlands… Read more » about So similarly different!

#MyPlacementStory at ESPN

This is a guest blog written by Ross. Where are you from? I’m originally from Plymouth, Devon – now working in London as part of a placement year, bridging an undergraduate degree in English at Bournemouth University. Why did you come to BU? I decided to attend BU due to the diversity of the course and the… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory at ESPN

#MyPlacementStory – Design intern at Primrose

This is a guest blog written by Rebecca. Why did you come to BU? I came to BU as they are well known for their expertise in the media sector. Placement job title, company and location: Design Intern at Primrose in Reading Describe your role and responsibilities: Throughout the year, I have had a number of responsibilities from… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – Design intern at Primrose

Personal Support at BU

You are not alone when starting you journey with BU. Diana from Italy explains how the university helps student to get used to uni life and gives some information about the Medical Centre, the Music Studios, the Arts & Craft group and the Global Café. By Diana Pelino, Italy, BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Design,… Read more » about Personal Support at BU