Hi! I’m Will Vallins, a BA (Hons) Communication and Media student. Although I was initially nervous at my placement interview, I was so delighted that I was able to impress Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust. I was really happy that it meant I was able to secure a year-long placement working with healthcare professionals on projects,… Read more » about Communications and Media student Will demonstrates a passion for healthcare
My BU Dean’s Scholarship – always give yourself credit
My name is Garrett Bucklin, I come from the United States and am studying at Bournemouth University. The Deans Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards given out to applicants. It is an academic scholarship and pays up to fifty percent of an applicants’ tuition. I myself have never been one known for achieving… Read more » about My BU Dean’s Scholarship – always give yourself credit
Working and living in New York as a BU graduate
Hey everyone! My name is Agata and I graduated from Bournemouth University in 2017, in BA (Hons) Events Management. Some of you might have seen posts I’ve previously written during my time at BU. Whilst I was finishing my degree I had no idea that a year on I would be writing this blog post… Read more » about Working and living in New York as a BU graduate
Top tips for writing your UCAS application
In this vlog I talk personal statement do’s and don’ts!
An enjoyable comparison of Turkish and British culture – My adaptation so far – Part II
Hello everyone. As some of you may remember, I wrote a blog about the comparisons of Turkish and British life from my perspective as an international student. Here is part II! Punctuality Timing is really important for British people, and they have odd rules around meal times. For instance, it appears to be acceptable to… Read more » about An enjoyable comparison of Turkish and British culture – My adaptation so far – Part II
An overview of my time as a student at BU
This is a guest blog by current student Laura Mann. I’m a third year student ambassador, studying computer visualisation and animation. Bournemouth University was definitely the right choice for me as it is home to the National Center for Computer Animation (NCCA) which has won several awards and has unrivalled industry links (something that applies… Read more » about An overview of my time as a student at BU
My Nutrition placement with Chartwells on campus
This is a guest blog by Ingrid Canudo, current student studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition. Leaving home for the first time can be very stressful for everyone; thinking about making new friends, understanding your course, moving to a new area can all cause anxiety. As well as all this you are now in control of your… Read more » about My Nutrition placement with Chartwells on campus
Mini open days at BU and why you should come!
Hi, I’m Emily a current student studying here at BU and thought I would blog about the Mini Open Days that are coming up before the UCAS deadline on the 15 January!! Couldn’t make it to one of our main open days in October or November? No need to worry, you can still come along… Read more » about Mini open days at BU and why you should come!
Money, money, money – scholarship options for Turkish students
Hello guys. I am Talya from Turkey, and I am studying MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology here at BU. If you’re a student who would like to study at BU, I will give you some funding options to consider before managing your finances. Initially the course you are interested in and your previous work experience… Read more » about Money, money, money – scholarship options for Turkish students
My dream of becoming a filmmaker
I have dreamt about becoming a filmmaker since the age of 16 and that was 14 years ago. As I was doing other things I had to put my dream to one side and left it dormant for eight years until I decided to study at Bournemouth University. This was not a decision that I… Read more » about My dream of becoming a filmmaker
Engaging campus tours as a Student Ambassador
Hey guys, this is Talya! I am an international student coming from Turkey, studying MSc in Clinical Psychology here in Bournemouth University. Today we are going to explore how is it like to be a student ambassador and will focus specifically on giving campus tours as part of the role. Let’s begin, shall we? Why… Read more » about Engaging campus tours as a Student Ambassador
My trip to Helsinki
This is guest blog by Sarah B studying BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. “We are delighted to inform you that your abstract has been accepted. We would like to invite you the International Association for Dance Science and Medicine conference in Helsinki, Finland in October 2018” I couldn’t believe what I was reading. After submitting a collaborative… Read more » about My trip to Helsinki