There’s no place like Okeford House

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing at BU since September 2017. Choosing where to live can be tricky, especially if you don’t know the city and need to pick an accommodation before even getting to your destination. Reading blogs and watching vlogs about accommodation options helped me understand… Read more » about There’s no place like Okeford House

I am very happy to call myself and ‘Okefordian’!

My name is Trine Olsen from Denmark, studying MSc in Forensic Anthropology. I knew that I wanted to live with other people because a uni shared flat is a terrific way to make new friends. However, I am also not really a night owl person or someone who wants to party every day. I wanted… Read more » about I am very happy to call myself and ‘Okefordian’!

Suitable accommodation will help you succeed in your studies

I am Fang-Wei Su from Taiwan, studying MSc Marketing Management. Finding accommodation can be difficult, especially for international students. Although Bournemouth University supplies many housing choices for students, there are still some factors which influenced my decision to go through private accommodation. Cultural considerations I understand that Western and Eastern cultures are very different, and… Read more » about Suitable accommodation will help you succeed in your studies

Private rental made easy

I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. There will come a time when you receive your offer from the university (congrats!) and you must start looking for your next home. Finding private student accommodation can be quite stressful and time consuming – let me help you with my guide for… Read more » about Private rental made easy

Okeford House – my home away from home

Hi everyone! I am Sugandha  Bhandari from India, currently doing my Master’s in Corporate Communication. Three months ago, if anyone would have asked me whether I would consider my student accommodation as home, I would have straight up answered them with a big NO. However, time changes perception! Choosing your accommodation is another big step… Read more » about Okeford House – my home away from home

Finding a home for everyone!

I am Patricia Britto from Brazil studying a Master’s in International Political Communication. Moving to Bournemouth to do a master’s program at Bournemouth University was a great change, not only in my life, but also for my whole family – my husband and my two daughters (9 and 12 years old). We rented out the… Read more » about Finding a home for everyone!

Finding a place you call home

I am Sandra Achim from Romania studying MSc in Events Management. I’m currently living in private accommodation based in Bournemouth and I know that renting privately can be a real challenge. You need to choose your roommates and also check property websites to find the best and the cheapest place to live. The research I… Read more » about Finding a place you call home

6 steps to renting privately

Hi, I’m Nikki Mennen from the Netherlands and I came all the way to Bournemouth to study for an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. I am renting a private house and live with three other international students. Although Bournemouth University has some great student accommodation, you might want to consider renting a private house… Read more » about 6 steps to renting privately

Equilibrium is everything!

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. Creating a balanced routine can help you deal not only with the pressures of university, but also with integrating better in a foreign country. It helps you keep certain traditions from your own country whilst adapting… Read more » about Equilibrium is everything!

No matter how busy you are, do something that makes you happy

I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Ever wondered what a typical school day for a postgraduate student looks like? It’s not all about studying and spending countless hours in the library like you may think (don’t tell my teachers!). Here is how a regular Wednesday looks like for me…. Read more » about No matter how busy you are, do something that makes you happy

12 hours in the life of Nikki Mennen

Hi, I’m Nikki! I’m from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study MA Creative Writing and Publishing. Let me show you what a day in my life as a BU student looks like. 8:30 – Rise and shine Unless I have class at 9:00, I get up around 8.30 am and… Read more » about 12 hours in the life of Nikki Mennen

A good routine can be rewarding

I am Spiwe Ncube from Zimbabwe and I am studying MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. I am not much of a ‘going-out’ person but I do spend time chatting with friends and family on calls or WhatsApp in-between my studies. It doesn’t really matter what day it is – you can always find me in… Read more » about A good routine can be rewarding