It’s great to be in the School of Tourism here at BU. My course of study, MSc Tourism Management and Marketing, has been nothing short of an exciting roller-coaster ride. Want to know what’s great about it? (Once upon a time…) The Lecturers! I know what you’re probably thinking, but it’s never true. Fact: lecturers… Read more » about What’s so great about MSc Tourism Management and Marketing?
Studying at BU has been one of the best times of my life
Florian Pyttel from Germany is currently studying MSc Finance and Risk Management at BU. We asked him a load of questions to find out what he really thinks about his time at BU! Here’s what he said: Why did you choose your Master’s degree in Finance and Risk Management at BU? My previous studies and… Read more » about Studying at BU has been one of the best times of my life
I did my first degree at BU and stayed to do my Master’s
There were many reasons why I stayed at Bournemouth University to study a Master’s degree; it’s a beautiful town, a great university, it is near enough to my house, and also the fact that I get a 25% fee reduction for being an alumni student sweetens the whole deal. I had four years of work… Read more » about I did my first degree at BU and stayed to do my Master’s
BU student one step closer to Olympic dream
Phil Smith represented England in the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Turkey helping to secure a place in the next round of Olympic Games qualifiers. An MSc Sports Management student and sportBU staff member, Phil was part of the four-man England Beach Volleyball Squad who competed in the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) Continental Cup round three… Read more » about BU student one step closer to Olympic dream
From BU to Tokyo: the world of beer tourism
Maiko Iizuka, an MSc Tourism Management graduate from Tokyo, tells us about her time at BU and where it has led… I used to work for a travel agent in Tokyo before coming to BU. By working at a travel agent, I got interested in studying Tourism Management and Marketing at university, so that I… Read more » about From BU to Tokyo: the world of beer tourism
Relocating to study – and finding my new home!
You know, I had always heard that change was a difficult thing, terrifying too, but I probably never thought too much of it until I had to move across continents to further my education. Well, yes I have had some experience schooling away from home but it’s always been in a town of a different… Read more » about Relocating to study – and finding my new home!
My Jai Hind College scholarships
Anirudh Bhardwaj, an MA Producing Film & Television student from India, tells us his scholarship story… Getting a Master’s Degree in Film was something I always joked about, never seriously considering leaving a budding production company of my own back home in Mumbai to struggle in a foreign country earning a degree that I didn’t… Read more » about My Jai Hind College scholarships
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Isaac Baffoe-Nyarko, an MSc Public Health student from Ghana tells us his scholarship story… I still remember my reaction when I opened my mail and read “Congratulations! I am delighted to confirm that you have been awarded The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. It was Wednesday 30 April 2014 and a very important day in my life…. Read more » about The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Staying healthy on a student budget
Staying healthy on a student budget may seem tough, but it can be done! Here are 10 tips to get you started… 1. Cook in bulk Either take it in turns cooking among friends, or cook up a batch of something and chill or freeze what you don’t need. It’ll work out cheaper to cook… Read more » about Staying healthy on a student budget
Best apps for student life
As much as I actually do not like to admit it, I spend a lot of time on my phone. My first smartphone ever was a Blackberry about 3 to 4 years ago, but after that one died on me, I moved on to Android phones (I’m on my second one now because I pretty… Read more » about Best apps for student life
Congratulations to the winners of the Research Photography Competition
‘Can you tell the story of your research in a single image?’ That’s the challenge we set BU’s academics and postgraduates earlier this year, and the overwhelming response saw researchers from all across the university downing tools to take up their cameras and think of unusual ways to illustrate their research. The resulting images demonstrate… Read more » about Congratulations to the winners of the Research Photography Competition
Top tips from a BU student
We recently held a live web chat on our Postgraduate Facebook page. MA Post Production Editing student and blogger Alice White gave out so much useful advice, that we thought we’d immortalise it in blog form. So, the first thing I’ve learned about PG study is that age and experience are irrelevant. I was worried about… Read more » about Top tips from a BU student
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