Bournemouth University student, Danielle Cook, gives some useful help and advice about what to pack as an international student coming to study in Bournemouth.
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Different forms of English
Hi! My name is Jaime Gorman. I am from Colorado and in my first year of the MLit English program here at BU. At first glance it might seem that English is just one language, but there might be more differences than you realise! What am I eating? Fish and Chips are as common in… Read more » about Different forms of English
North American English vs British English!
Hey guys. So, as you all know countries have different languages, and there are always variations. Since I’ve moved to Bournemouth to study I’ve found some differences between the English that we speak in North America and British English, and here they are: S or Z and E or I Two words that are spelled… Read more » about North American English vs British English!
Clubs and Societies at BU
Hello! I am Jaime from Colorado and on the MLit (Hons) English Programme here at BU. There is more to experience at Bournemouth University than just courses! With over 100 clubs and societies to choose from at BU, you are bound to find some to suit your own interests and hobbies. Plus, if there is… Read more » about Clubs and Societies at BU
#MyPlacementStory: Norwegian Cruise Line
Gianluca Goglino studies Accounting and Finance at BU and is currently on placement at Norwegian Cruise Line as a part of his degree. Watch the video to hear Gianluca’s #MyPlacementStory, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.
Sharing undergraduate research: how SURE led one student to Norway and beyond
Next year Bournemouth University will be hosting the British Conference of Undergraduate Research, an international showcase of research from undergraduates of all disciplines. Students submit an abstract and if accepted to the conference, have the chance to share their work through a poster, oral presentation or art displays. It’s a great opportunity to get an… Read more » about Sharing undergraduate research: how SURE led one student to Norway and beyond
Healthy Eating away from Home
Hello! I am Inta from Canada, studying a BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management at BU. I know from experience that healthy eating while at uni isn’t always the easiest thing to do. As a Canadian living in the UK, healthy foods aren’t exactly part of the British cuisine although it is getting better!… Read more » about Healthy Eating away from Home
Healthy Eating away from Home
Hello! I am Inta from Canada, studying a BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management at BU. I know from experience that healthy eating while at uni isn’t always the easiest thing to do. As a Canadian living in the UK, healthy foods aren’t exactly part of the British cuisine although it is getting better!… Read more » about Healthy Eating away from Home
Clubs and Societies at BU
Hey guys, its JC again. While doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University, I’ve joined some societies to meet people outside of my course. There are so many clubs and societies to choose from. If you can’t find one that interests you, then you can create one. What’s Out There There are so… Read more » about Clubs and Societies at BU
Eating Healthily in Bournemouth
Hi! I am JC and I’m from Canada, currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Depending on where you’re from, you may find that the food here is often very bland. This doesn’t mean it’s like this at every restaurant. If you go to Italian, Indian or Asian restaurants the food is… Read more » about Eating Healthily in Bournemouth
Eating, Cooking and Planning your Meals
Hello! I am Jaime from Colorado and on the MLit (Hons) English Programme here at BU. I have found out that eating out can be quite expensive in the UK! Fortunately, it is much cheaper to buy your own groceries and you can save a lot of money by cooking for yourself, which is a… Read more » about Eating, Cooking and Planning your Meals
What my Room in Corfe House Contains
Hi! My name is JC and I’m a Canadian currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Before I came to England, I wasn’t sure what I would find in my flat. I had ideas from what I found online, but that was about it. I am currently living on the seventh floor… Read more » about What my Room in Corfe House Contains