Student Blog

Part-time jobs in Bournemouth

March 29, 2016

Many students work part-time during their studies either to earn extra money or to gain more practical experience. I also have, in fact, two part-time jobs at the moment, barista at Starbucks and student ambassador at BU, and in this blog I will share with you guys some information about what kinds of job are… Read more » about Part-time jobs in Bournemouth

Specialist facilities at BU

March 24, 2016

Bournemouth University is famed for its industry specific courses and combining academia with practical skills. In order to achieve this balance there are a range of specialist facilities on campus, as well as general learning spaces. This allows students to develop professional skills in the environment they can expect to find in the real world,… Read more » about Specialist facilities at BU

Proudly Nigerian

March 22, 2016

When I first came to Bournemouth University, I was surprised to know that other Nigerians also attend Bournemouth University as I felt that I was going to be the only Nigerian in my class. This has also been one of the many pleasant surprises of my classmates (who are also Nigerians of course!!) as most… Read more » about Proudly Nigerian

Living in university accommodation

March 16, 2016

When you’re an undergraduate student, it’s usually expected that you will live in university accommodation for your first year. But the experience of living in student halls as a postgraduate is not often talked about. When I decided to apply for my course I had no idea what my living arrangements were going to be,… Read more » about Living in university accommodation

Relocating to study

March 15, 2016

Studying abroad is probably the most significant and exciting decision I’ve ever made in my life. I wanted to be part of a greater world, to open my eyes to a new culture, new educational environment and especially to make my childhood dream come true. When I finally settled down with Bournemouth Uni, there came… Read more » about Relocating to study

I’m staying at BU for my Master’s

March 8, 2016

My life so far hasn’t been all that adventurous or dramatic. I have been in education for all 21 years of it. So to sign up again for another year must mean one of two things: either a) I have gone barmy or b) I have found something I really want to do. I am… Read more » about I’m staying at BU for my Master’s

Reasons to choose BU

March 7, 2016

I’ve never been good at making decisions. I tend to hope if I put off making my mind up it will be made up for me by factors outside my control, or that divine intervention will suddenly make everything clear. Unfortunately, this is not a great approach for a decision as important as choosing your… Read more » about Reasons to choose BU

Why I chose to do a Master’s

March 2, 2016

When I started my undergraduate degree in Multimedia, the idea of doing a Master’s in the future never occurred to me. My course was very broad and covered a range of different areas, from audio and video production to scriptwriting, photography to web design, and my time was spent learning about all of these and… Read more » about Why I chose to do a Master’s

Juggling childcare and uni

February 29, 2016

Being a mother while studying at university can be a wonderful experience. I should know, I’ve been doing it for the last two years along with my husband who is studying as well. We have not only been juggling child care and uni, but we’ve also been doing it away from our home country and… Read more » about Juggling childcare and uni

I stayed at BU for my Master’s

February 25, 2016

Once you’ve decided to study a Master’s, choosing the course can be difficult enough let alone having to go through the whole process again of deciding which university to go to. When faced with this decision I had to do a lot of research and it was almost like the undergraduate process all over again!… Read more » about I stayed at BU for my Master’s

What you get from a Postgraduate Open Afternoon

February 19, 2016

University open days are known as opportunities for prospective students to explore the uni campuses, facilities or accommodation. On an open day the students can also gather information about potential courses they are aiming for and speak to staff or student ambassadors about what it would be like to study there. At BU, open days… Read more » about What you get from a Postgraduate Open Afternoon

How I got a tuition fee waiver

February 15, 2016

Deciding between studying for a Master’s degree or braving the big wide world of employment was a tough decision for me to make. After graduating in 2015 I was unsure exactly what it was I even wanted to do with my degree. I spent many hours searching the internet for jobs and even applied to… Read more » about How I got a tuition fee waiver