Kamila Bianchi is from Brazil and is studying MA 3D Computer Animation. In this vlog, Kamila points out some misconceptions she had regarding what English people say and what they actually mean. She clarifies some recurrent expressions and their meanings. Kamila Bianchi, Brazil, MA 3D Computer Animation, 2017/18
Two reasons why you should take a placement
Bruna Tolomeli is from Brazil and is studying MA Post Production Editing. In this vlog she gives two reasons why she took part on a short placement even though it was not a requirement for her course. Check it out to understand how placement can open doors for you! Bruna Tolomeli, Brazil, MA Post Production… Read more » about Two reasons why you should take a placement
A glimpse into the world of animation
Kamila Bianchi is from Brazil and is studying MA 3D Computer Animation. In this vlog she explains how important it has been to work for the first time collaborating with her classmates in order to create a short animation. Kamila Bianchi, Brazil, MA 3D Computer Animation, 2017/18
Work on projects that inspire you!
Bruna Tolomeli is from Brazil and is studying MA Post Production Editing. In this vlog she explains that her course requires students to be part of several projects. She also highlights her two favourite projects: a dance film and a music video. Bruna Tolomeli, Brazil, MA Post Production Editing 2017/18
Don’t worry about the weather – just let it go!
Hello, I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong, an MSc Events Marketing student. In comparison to other cities in the UK, Bournemouth is relatively warm and the hottest months are June, July and August, with an average temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius. There is not a lot of rain and we rarely have… Read more » about Don’t worry about the weather – just let it go!
Is Bournemouth really sunniest place in England or what?
Hi I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my Masters in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. I am here to clear up all your myths about the English weather. The initial shock I come from a tropical country, so when I first arrived in September to start my masters in Bournemouth, I was literally… Read more » about Is Bournemouth really sunniest place in England or what?
Sunshine after the rain
Hi! I’m Nikki. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth for an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. Although most people dream of living on a tropical island, I actually adore having four very different seasons in a year. When you live in the UK you never know what the… Read more » about Sunshine after the rain
A year of weather extremes for Bournemouth
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Even though the UK is famous for its bad weather full of rainy and muggy days, let me assure you here in Bournemouth this is not the case! This cute little town has plenty of sun and warm… Read more » about A year of weather extremes for Bournemouth
Pub Quizzes are also a good source of (dis) information!
I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my Masters in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. During my time in the UK I joined a few of the popular pub quizzes and learned a few facts, which can be a good conversation starter. The London Eye – did you know that the London Eye is… Read more » about Pub Quizzes are also a good source of (dis) information!
A glimpse of the English culture
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Maybe you are wondering what the culture here is like here and what the biggest stereotypes about England are. Well here is my list! The Full English breakfast One of the first typical English things that pop up… Read more » about A glimpse of the English culture
My placement experience at Poole Hospital
I am Milla Räsänen from Sweden studying MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. I’ve been on work placement at the stroke rehab ward in Poole hospital since October 2017. On my course, the university arranges placements for us. But of course, if there’s a specific place where you want to do your placement, you’re welcome to… Read more » about My placement experience at Poole Hospital
Growing into a global talent with BU
Hi! I’m Nikki. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. As well as going to my classes and meeting my assignment deadlines, I also participated in the Global Talent Programme (GTP). Let me tell you all about this interactive programme and… Read more » about Growing into a global talent with BU
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