Bournemouth University offers various clubs and societies which you can get involved with. You can choose anything from sports to charity work, baking to gaming, education to politics or even quidditch – yep it does exist. The best part is that if you can’t find a club or society you’d like to join you can… Read more » about Clubs and societies at Bournemouth University
Name: Amy Boys Course: Media Production Placement at: Premier CX Placement Job Title: Operations Assistant Placement length: 12 Months Placement company website: www.premiercx.co.uk Three words to describe your placement: Niche – An audio branding and customer service consultancy isn’t the sort of company you come across every day, and not one I thought I would be… Read more » about Amy’s placement at Premier CX
This is a guest blog written by Rebecca. Why did you come to BU? I came to BU as they are well known for their expertise in the media sector. Placement job title, company and location: Design Intern at Primrose in Reading Describe your role and responsibilities: Throughout the year, I have had a number of responsibilities from… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – Design intern at Primrose
What does my offer mean? Once BU has made a decision on your application where you’ve successfully been offered a place to study with us, you’ll see one of the following entries via UCAS track as to the type of offer you’ve been given: Why is my offer higher than my predicted grades? Your offer… Read more » about Received an offer? Congrats, well done! What to do now?
Name: Josie McLachlan Course: Advertising BA Hons Placement Company: Bright Blue Day Placement Job Title: Account Intern Placement length: 7 Months Placement company website: https://www.brightblueday.com/ My LinkedIn account link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-hannah-m-80006095/ BBD, BU AND I. That’s not just a jumble of letters above, it’s one of the many, many reasons I am loving placement life. I’m… Read more » about Josie and her Bright Blue Day placement
Are you into volunteering or would like to start? Diana from Italy wanted to continue to volunteer when she moved to Bournemouth to study. She found out various ways to do and share her finding with you on this vlog. By Diana Pelino, Italy, BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Design, 2017/18
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design student Diana Pelino explains how you need to work more independently compared with her home country Italy and she enjoys the fact that there is more teamwork when studying in the UK.
MA Directing Film and Television student, Giorgos Kapsanakis shares his experience and advice. He highlights the excellent networking opportunities at Bournemouth University and how he has developed his communication skills.
You are not alone when starting you journey with BU. Diana from Italy explains how the university helps student to get used to uni life and gives some information about the Medical Centre, the Music Studios, the Arts & Craft group and the Global Café. By Diana Pelino, Italy, BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Design,… Read more » about Personal Support at BU
Diana is from Italy and is currently studying at BU. Based on her experience, she advises future students to first get used to uni routine and get organised, before starting a part-time job. She also explains the basic requirements to work in the UK and the types of part-time jobs available to students. By Diana… Read more » about Planning for part-time work in Bournemouth
Current student, Sarah from Malaysia, vlogs about all the good stuff she found in Bournemouth since her arrival. From the healthy environment, less pressured pace of life and safe streets to transportation, food and, yes, the weather! By SaraTan Sze Yah, Malaysia, MA Producing Film and TV, 2017/18
Being away from home didn’t keep Italian current student, Diana, from pizza & pasta. On her vlog she explains how she manages to keep up of her home county food traditions, and also talks about the weather in Bournemouth and travel opportunities. By Diana Pelino, Italy, BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Design, 2017/18
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