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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Uncovering Bournemouth’s cultural treasures
Hi! I’m Ella Aaltonen from Finland and I’m currently studying Computer Animation Art and Design in Bournemouth. Bournemouth is a very convenient location – only a two-hour train ride away from London and its many galleries and theatres. However, you don’t need to travel to London for a taste of cultural life…Bournemouth has plenty to… Read more » about Uncovering Bournemouth’s cultural treasures
From art and history to music and festivals, Bournemouth has it!
I’m Sandra Achim from Romania, studying a master’s in Events Management. Bournemouth is a tourist hotspot and a centre for leisure, entertainment, culture, and recreation. Being a student at Bournemouth University gives you the opportunity to live in a town rich with history and culture. It has a thriving youth culture due to the large… Read more » about From art and history to music and festivals, Bournemouth has it!
Achieving first-term success
I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. Having finished my first term, I have to say I am happy and proud to have accomplished one more step toward a master’s degree. Now I have some clarity of what I learned throughout the first… Read more » about Achieving first-term success
Paving your way to success
I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong. As an MSc Event Marketing student, I had the opportunity to participate in different activities during my first term. I have learned a lot and would like to share some of my findings with you. Network from the beginning The International Commencement Ceremony is the first welcoming… Read more » about Paving your way to success
Immerse yourself into the adventure of studying abroad
I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Everybody has heard the phrase “the best years of a person’s life are the ones spent at university”. But how do you ensure that? From my experience – both as a bachelor graduate and one semester in as a master student – I… Read more » about Immerse yourself into the adventure of studying abroad
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