Hi! I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my master’s in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. I did my bachelor’s in Communication Arts and Public Relations at Assumption University in Thailand, which is one of the first International Universities in that country. Practice vs theory The United Kingdom and Thailand are 5,000 something miles… Read more » about Studying in Thailand vs the UK: miles apart in every sense
Hi! I’m Nikki Mennen. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study a Master’s in Creative Writing and Publishing. Although the overall culture of the Netherlands is very similar to the UK, I noticed some differences whilst living as a student and developing my skills here. Just don’t learn… Read more » about Study Skills: the Netherlands vs the UK
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. When I am not studying, I really like to spend my time working out or playing tennis. As you know, football is a religion in the UK, but let me assure you that there are many other… Read more » about A guide for all sports enthusiasts at BU
Hello! My name is Giorgos Kapsanakis. I am from Greece and I am doing my masters in Directing Film and Television at Bournemouth University. Exercising has always been an important part of my life. To succeed on my assignments and projects, I need to keep my body and mind healthy. Luckily, BU has an excellent… Read more » about Fit and healthy at BU
Hi! I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my master’s in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. Starting university far away from home was nerve-wrecking. I was both excited and scared about starting my postgraduate studies abroad. I was fortunate enough to find the services offered by the Student Wellbeing team soon enough and felt… Read more » about A helping hand around every corner
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Being away from home and studying in a completely different country can be quite exhausting and overwhelming sometimes. It’s normal to feel homesick and miss your friends and family, but if you feel that you need to… Read more » about There is no shame in asking for help
When I first started working at Bournemouth Council I didn’t know quite what to expect. To be honest with you, I didn’t even know where the Town Hall was! I am one of very few Bournemouth University placement students working in the public sector. A lot of people on my course got jobs at swanky… Read more » about What I learnt from working at the Council: be alert, resilient and grow a thick skin!
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
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?
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
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
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
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My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 2.)
My work abroad experience in Vietnam
My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 1.)
Saying yes to study abroad opportunities at university
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How I spent five weeks in Fiji through the Turing Scheme funding at BU
The benefits of part-time work for international students
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