Student Blog

Finding a home for everyone!

3 March 2018

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

2 March 2018

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

2 March 2018

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!

2 March 2018

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

2 March 2018

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

2 March 2018

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

2 March 2018

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

The life of a MA Corporate Communication student

2 March 2018

I am Sugandha Bhandari from India and I am studying a master’s in Corporate Communication. It sounds like it is a very niche subject, but it is not. This degree prepares students not just for communicating with corporate professionals and stakeholders, but also for handling crisis in marketing communications. Undergraduate vs postgraduate studies A typical… Read more » about The life of a MA Corporate Communication student

Promoting freedom of choice and equal opportunities

2 March 2018

Hi, my name is Sijuade Yusuf from Nigeria and I am studying a master’s in Media and Communication here at Bournemouth University. I belong to an interesting and very active all-female club at BU called the BU Feminist Society. Knowledge promotes equality I decided to join this club primarily because of my passion for promoting… Read more » about Promoting freedom of choice and equal opportunities

Create and a run a society

2 March 2018

I am Milla Rasanen from Sweden studying a master’s in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. Bournemouth University has a lot of clubs and societies to choose from, but if you can’t find one that appeals to you, you can always start your own society. That’s what my friends and I did. We started the Humanist Society… Read more » about Create and a run a society

Watching films and training the mind

2 March 2018

I am Kamila Bianchi studying a master’s in 3D Computer Animation here at BU. When I arrived at BU I attended the Fresher’s Fair and joined the Film Society straightaway. After a while, I discovered the Meditation Society on Facebook and decided to join them as well. Help with concentration and focus I never meditated… Read more » about Watching films and training the mind

Try something new and discover new talents

2 March 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. Coming from a different country, I was not used to the concept of joining clubs and societies. I found it extremely interesting and decided to do some research about it. Even before coming to Bournemouth, I… Read more » about Try something new and discover new talents