#MyPlacementStory: Babcock International

Watch the video to hear Harriet and Shannon, both Business Studies students at BU, sharing their #MyPlacementStory about their time on placement together at Babcock International, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.

#MyPlacementStory: Sussex Cricket

Matt Neocleous studies Sports Management at Bournemouth University, and is currently on placement at Sussex County Cricket Club as a part of his degree. Watch the video to hear Matt’s #MyPlacementStory, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.

One hundred countries later – Jonny’s story

Jonny Blair came to BU in 2003 and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations. Since then, he has worked as a travel writer and has just celebrated visiting his 100th country. Here, he talks more about his travels and how coming to Bournemouth kicked it all off. I grew up in Northern Ireland… Read more » about One hundred countries later – Jonny’s story

Being a Mature Student

I am Jaime Gorman. I am 40 and came to BU from Colorado to study MLit (Hons) English. On day one, as excited as I was, sitting in a cluster of a couple of hundred 18-year-olds was initially very awkward. Not only was I literally old enough to be their mother, I felt culturally and… Read more » about Being a Mature Student

My Course – MLit (Hons) English

Greetings from Bournemouth University! My name is Jaime and I am from Colorado, USA. I am on a unique programme here at BU – MLit (Hons) English – which includes both an undergrad and postgrad degree in one course. MLit includes: Three years of an undergrad course – BA (hons) English A required 4-week or… Read more » about My Course – MLit (Hons) English

My experience at the European Meetings & Events Conference 2017

I have recently returned from Granada, Spain, where I participated in the EMEC – European Meetings & Events Conference 2017. The conference is organized by MPI – Meeting Professionals International and attracts event professionals from all over the world. Prior to the event I had the privilege to participate in an educational programme for university… Read more » about My experience at the European Meetings & Events Conference 2017

Working as a BU Student Ambassador

I am Jaime, from Colorado, and as a student MLit English programme, I am fortunate to have been selected to work as a Student Ambassador for BU. Having a little extra spending money is worth the effort, but there is more to part-time work than just the pay cheque! Create As a BU Ambassador, I… Read more » about Working as a BU Student Ambassador

Money-saving tips!

Hello from Bournemouth! I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado, USA and currently on the MLit English programme at BU. At university, budgeting is very important! One of the best ways to save money is to utilise student discounts. There are many discounts available, but here are the ones that I use the most: Amazon Once… Read more » about Money-saving tips!

My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

Hi! It is Jaime again! As a current student on the MLit English programme at BU, my weekends are anything but typical. When an assignment deadline isn’t looming, I aim for my weekends to be as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Finding time to fit in fun whilst studying can be challenging, but I’ve found… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

A guide to renting private accommodation

Renting private accommodation after spending your first year in University Halls can be quite an experience. You will probably start by choosing your roommates, visiting letting agents and checking property websites to find the cheapest and best place to live. One of my priorities while searching for my accommodation was to find a letting agent… Read more » about A guide to renting private accommodation

Events Management field trip to Portugal

Now, I must make a confession. I’ve never had that urge, unlike thousands of students, to get out and travel our great world. Leaving the farming community with its green hills and sleepy villages of Dorset for the hustle-bustle of London is just one the many great challenges a homing Pidgeon like me face. So,… Read more » about Events Management field trip to Portugal

My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

While finding time on a weekend where I’m not studying is rarer than I’d care to admit, there are a number of things that make my weekends in Bournemouth something to look forward to after a long week. One of my favourite things to do is to visit the coffee shop on the upper level… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth