#MyPlacementStory – my year with Debenhams

This is a guest blog written by BA (Hons) English student, Daisy about her placement at Debenhams. Where are you from and why did you come to BU? I’m from Oxford. I came to Bournemouth as it basically ticked all of the boxes for me: away from home but only two hours away, loved Bournemouth town… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – my year with Debenhams

Studying in the UK vs Vietnam

MSc Retail Management and Marketing student, Ngoc Huyen Nguyen, shares her experience with studying in the UK and how it compares with studying in her country, Vietnam. Studying in the UK is a unique experience, which is totally different from my experience back home. Here are some study skills that I have gained after six… Read more » about Studying in the UK vs Vietnam

Studying in the UK vs Bulgaria

MSc Tourism Management and Marketing student, Martina Gardeva, shares her experience with studying in the UK and how it compares with studying in her country, Bulgaria. When coming to the UK to study, some of your biggest concerns might be if you are going to be able to cope with the demanding study environment, and… Read more » about Studying in the UK vs Bulgaria

Studying in the UK vs in Brazil

MA 3D Computer Animation student, Kamila Bianchi, shares her experience with studying in the UK and how it compares with studying in her country, Brazil. My first thought when comparing studying in Brazil with the UK was that here (in the UK) you have to dedicate a lot more time to your studies than back… Read more » about Studying in the UK vs in Brazil

#MyPlacementStory – Amplicon in Brighton

Name: Zelda Zemzare Course: BA (Hons) Advertising Where are you originally from? Latvia Why did you decide to come to BU? I wanted to study advertising and after meeting BU representatives at a university fair, the course at BU sounded like the perfect fit for me. Placement company: Amplicon Placement job title: Marketing Assistant Three words to describe your placement: interesting, fast… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – Amplicon in Brighton

#MyPlacementStory – RACS Marketing & RACS Group

This is a guest blog by Digital Media Design student,  Mark about his placement at RACS Marketing & RACS Group and his top tips for those students looking to secure a placement. Placement at: RACS Marketing & RACS Group Placement job title: Freelance App Design & Developer Three words to describe your placement experience: ‘Valuable Learning Experience’. Most interesting… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – RACS Marketing & RACS Group

#MyPlacementStory – Being an intern at BMW Group

Placement at: BMW Group Placement job title: Corporate Communications Intern Placement length: 54 Week Three words to describe your placement: Challenging, jam-packed, responsibility Most interesting part of your placement? Being in the communications team we get to know important and even secret information before everyone else. For example, working at a MINI factory there was an important announcement… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – Being an intern at BMW Group

Learn the transportation system and travel with confidence

I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Bournemouth is a tourist town and has a very well-developed public transportation infrastructure. However, sometimes taking the right bus can be tricky. Here are my best tips for moving around the area. Bus your way around town  There are three types of buses… Read more » about Learn the transportation system and travel with confidence

The facts about public transportation in Bournemouth

I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong, a MSc Events Marketing student. Before arriving in Bournemouth, you may be curious about what kind of transportation you can use while living here. Here are some ideas I have for you. All aboard! If you are travelling to Bournemouth from the airport, I suggest using the… Read more » about The facts about public transportation in Bournemouth

Essential travelling tips

Hello, my name is Giorgos Kapsanakis. I come from Greece and I am studying MA Directing Film and Television at Bournemouth University. In this blog I will share my experiences with you regarding transportation in and around Bournemouth! Next stop…Bournemouth The first thing I noticed when I arrived in England was the high-quality national buses…. Read more » about Essential travelling tips