Student Blog

Ellie’s placement at BU

16 May 2018

Name: Ellie Skipper Course: Communications and Media I vividly remember seeing this placement advertised last summer and instantly knew it was the job role I wanted, so I didn’t hesitate to apply. I’ve been working as the Corporate Communications Coordinator within the PR and Communications Team at Bournemouth University… Read more » about Ellie’s placement at BU

What do the UK grades actually mean?

12 May 2018

Below postgraduate student Martina describes the differences between grades in the UK and what they actually mean. Something many of our international students find a challenge in the first term. For more information about what courses we offer at Bournemouth University UK, please see our website or follow our instagram to hear more from our… Read more » about What do the UK grades actually mean?

Grading system in the UK vs Nigeria: an easy adjustment

12 May 2018

My name is Sijuade Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. I would say that the grading systems in Nigeria and the United Kingdom are very similar. This similarity in the grading system has been of tremendous benefit to me, as I have not had to experience any shock of adjustment… Read more » about Grading system in the UK vs Nigeria: an easy adjustment

Don’t be fooled by a low number grade

12 May 2018

Hi there! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study a MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. I noticed right away that the grading system and the type of assessment are quite different than at Dutch universities. Curious how that works? Let me tell you the… Read more » about Don’t be fooled by a low number grade

Overcoming the shock of my first assessment

12 May 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a Master’s in Post Production Editing. I have been here at BU since September 2017. Studying in a foreign country comes with various factors to which one has to adapt. Apart from having to get used to a different culture, weather and people, there are smaller factors that… Read more » about Overcoming the shock of my first assessment

A foodie in Bournemouth

12 May 2018

My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. One of my favourite things to do when I am travelling is to try the local cuisine and taste new recipes. I consider myself a huge food-lover and I am so happy that I have found such diverse… Read more » about A foodie in Bournemouth

A guide to Asian restaurants in Bournemouth

12 May 2018

I am Yi-Hsin Chen from Taiwan studying MSC Events Management. As an Asian, I am always looking for Asian restaurants in Bournemouth. Surprisingly, there are quite a lot in this town and I have listed a few of my favourites. I hope you will also enjoy them. Korean delights With the trend of Korean drama,… Read more » about A guide to Asian restaurants in Bournemouth

Food for every taste and life style

12 May 2018

Food for every taste and life style I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong, studying MSc Events Marketing. When people talk about the food in the UK, fish & chips would be the first thing in their mind. However, I am going to say the food in Bournemouth is more than just fish &… Read more » about Food for every taste and life style

Eating as an Indian in Bournemouth

12 May 2018

Hi! I am Sugandha Bhadari from India, currently doing my master’s in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. Coming from a country that is known as the ‘Land of Spices’, I thought I wouldn’t be able to cook in England or buy spices here, so my mother packed all the spices for me. However, I was… Read more » about Eating as an Indian in Bournemouth

Finding your food niche

12 May 2018

My name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. Eating in Bournemouth is one of the easiest ways to culturally integrate. With an array of intercontinental provisions – Asian, Thai, African, Caribbean, British, etc – Bournemouth has all you need to find your niche. Food is one of the… Read more » about Finding your food niche

Mind those gluten-free brownies

12 May 2018

Hi! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. For medical reasons I have to eat gluten free, which is always a bit of an adventure when moving to a new place. Are you allergic or intolerant to gluten?… Read more » about Mind those gluten-free brownies

Helping you give your best shot at your dream job!

12 May 2018

My name is Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria, studying the MSc Tourism Management and Marketing programme. As a master’s student, it is very important to start preparing for my future career well in advance of graduation and I am really happy with the career services offered here at BU. Here is an overview of what is… Read more » about Helping you give your best shot at your dream job!