Packing or Buying?

Hi guys! My name is JC, I am from Canada and currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Figuring out what to bring and what to buy when I started packing was maybe one of the hardest aspects of preparing for my new life. The first thing I can say is that… Read more » about Packing or Buying?

Packing for Uni – what to bring and what to buy

Hello! I am Lauren, studying MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management at BU. Downsizing can be tough when you’re leaving home, but keep reading for some helpful tips and suggestions on what to bring and what to buy when moving to study abroad! Clothes When it comes to moving abroad, less is more. You can… Read more » about Packing for Uni – what to bring and what to buy

#MyPlacementStory: Microsoft

We believe that university should prepare you for the world of work as well as enhancing your academic qualifications, which is why we offer placements to 100% of our undergraduate students. Elizabeth Falkowska, a Business Studies student here at BU, shares her #MyPlacementStory and tells us all about her role as Junior Account Executive at Microsoft.

What to pack when you come to Bournemouth!

Greetings from Bournemouth! I am Jaime from Colorado, studying MLIT (Hons) English at BU. If you are like me, deciding what to bring to the UK and what to buy is a challenging task! Below is my guide to help you decide what is most important. What Should I Bring? Make sure to bring a… Read more » about What to pack when you come to Bournemouth!

Eating in Bournemouth

Flying all the way to Bournemouth from Texas for University, I had plenty of concerns, the first of them being, “What am I supposed to eat??” While English food isn’t too different from American food, recognising the names of popular restaurants, snacks, and grocery stores took some getting used to. Not too far from the… Read more » about Eating in Bournemouth

Who are those guys in the pink ambassador hoodies?

I remember when I started university; it seems so long ago now! I remember thinking to myself three years of nights out, uni work and making friends, but definitely no job! I had a part time job before university and wanted this time to myself. I say this but, during Freshers week the role of… Read more » about Who are those guys in the pink ambassador hoodies?

My work placement in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Name: Mrs Sooksiri Church Course: MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management Where are you from? Thailand Placement: The Sailmaker pub and restaurant Where was your placement and what was your role? My role was originally front of house staff but I was promoted and am currently working in a supervisory position. What was your strategy for… Read more » about My work placement in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Roberta’s 5 top tips on writing a winning scholarship personal statement

My name is Roberta and I’m from Brazil. I started my MSc Biological Anthropology here at BU. I was awarded the 50% Executive Dean’s Scholarship, and for that I had to write a personal statement. It was pretty hard for me to do it, so here are some tips that might help you through the… Read more » about Roberta’s 5 top tips on writing a winning scholarship personal statement

Madrid: The BARM Diaries

Hey! I’m Bethany, a first-year student of BA Retail Management (BARM). On November 16th, our lecturers took a leap of faith and flew with us to Madrid. This decision can only be described as probably both the best and worst decision of their year. Some students put the phrase ‘start as you mean to go… Read more » about Madrid: The BARM Diaries

My IT work placement at BU

Name: Ryan Delmo Course: MSc IT Where are you from? Philippines Placement Company: Bournemouth University Where was your placement and what was your role? I worked in the IT Services Department as an IT Service Desk Analyst What was your strategy for finding a placement? How did you get the job? Four months before the deadline… Read more » about My IT work placement at BU