Hello from Bournemouth! I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado, USA and currently on the MLit English programme at BU. At university, budgeting is very important! One of the best ways to save money is to utilise student discounts. There are many discounts available, but here are the ones that I use the most: Amazon Once… Read more » about Money-saving tips!
Returning to Academic life
Taking the decision to become a student after several years out of education was not an easy one. There was so much to take into account, and so much that I was nervous about. My biggest worry was whether I’d be able to cope with full time study after so long. Would I be able… Read more » about Returning to Academic life
My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
Hi! It is Jaime again! As a current student on the MLit English programme at BU, my weekends are anything but typical. When an assignment deadline isn’t looming, I aim for my weekends to be as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Finding time to fit in fun whilst studying can be challenging, but I’ve found… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
Make the most of Open Days
Open Days are very important when it comes to choosing your course; it’s the perfect opportunity to experience Uni in a way that you’d never be able to by just reading about it. When you attend Open Days at BU there is a lot to see and do but also lots of current students in… Read more » about Make the most of Open Days
A guide to renting private accommodation
Renting private accommodation after spending your first year in University Halls can be quite an experience. You will probably start by choosing your roommates, visiting letting agents and checking property websites to find the cheapest and best place to live. One of my priorities while searching for my accommodation was to find a letting agent… Read more » about A guide to renting private accommodation
Events Management field trip to Portugal
Now, I must make a confession. I’ve never had that urge, unlike thousands of students, to get out and travel our great world. Leaving the farming community with its green hills and sleepy villages of Dorset for the hustle-bustle of London is just one the many great challenges a homing Pidgeon like me face. So,… Read more » about Events Management field trip to Portugal
My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
While finding time on a weekend where I’m not studying is rarer than I’d care to admit, there are a number of things that make my weekends in Bournemouth something to look forward to after a long week. One of my favourite things to do is to visit the coffee shop on the upper level… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth
Master’s student, Danielle Cook, tells her fellow students how she spends her weekends in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.
International Women’s Day: Women who inspire me
It’s International Women’s Day today so here are just a few of the women who inspire me.
My uni routine
There are many misconceptions about university. Some of you might think that uni students have lots of free time as we only have 8-10 hours of lecture/seminar time and the rest of the time it looks as though we just watch Netflix. Others might think that due to the level of study, all we do… Read more » about My uni routine
Planning your uni summer!
Hey guys. It’s winter, it’s raining most of the time… I don’t know about you but I just can’t wait for summer! Here’s a few ideas of things that you can do in your summer to prepare for your next year of uni!
Benefits of Part-Time Work Apart from Extra Cash
Moving to a new place and starting a Master’s degree was intimidating enough, and that was before I had even begun to think about finding a part-time job. I ended up landing a job as a Student Ambassador at the University, and now that I’ve settled into the swing of things a bit more, I… Read more » about Benefits of Part-Time Work Apart from Extra Cash
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