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

Planning for part-time work in Bournemouth

Diana is from Italy and is currently studying at BU. Based on her experience, she advises future students to first get used to uni routine and get organised, before starting a part-time job. She also explains the basic requirements to work in the UK and the types of part-time jobs available to students. By Diana… Read more » about Planning for part-time work in Bournemouth