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.
Personal Support at BU
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
Planning for part-time work in Bournemouth
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
From Kuala Lumpur to Bournemouth – what has changed?
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
Living as an Italian in Bournemouth
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
What life is like for a Greek in Bournemouth?
Giorgos is from Greece and is currently studying at BU. In this vlog he talks about his life in Bournemouth, from food and weather challenges, to the opportunities he found to follow his passion. By Giorgos Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film and Television, 2017/18
Academic Support at BU
Current student, Erin from America, gives you some examples of academic support available to student at BU, such as the Library Help Desk and the Additional Learning Team. By Erin Snell, USA, BA (Hons) Media and Communication
Extra help outside class
Find out from Diana, current student from Italy, about several academic support services offered at BU, such as Peer Assisted Learning, Academic Adviser and Learning Development Team. By Diana Pelino, Italy, BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Design, 2017/18
Why should you volunteer?
My name is Sandra Achim and I’m studying MSc Events Management. Before, I came here I thought that university was just about studying, but I’ve changed my opinion. Here at Bournemouth University and in Bournemouth, there are lots of opportunities for students to be involved in different activities and be part of a community with… Read more » about Why should you volunteer?
5 reasons to start volunteering
Hi there! I am Nikki Mennen from the Netherlands and studying MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. When I was sixteen years old, I decided to take at least one volunteering opportunity every year. Why? Let me give you five reasons! You help others Well, first of all you are helping others. Volunteering often evolves… Read more » about 5 reasons to start volunteering
Developing your study skills in the UK
I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying MA Post Production Editing. In my opinion, study skills in Brazil are not that different from the ones in the UK, but I have noticed a few differences between them. Exams vs essays Firstly, one of the differences is the way each country assesses their students. In Brazil, I… Read more » about Developing your study skills in the UK
My part-time job as a BU Student Ambassador
Hello, I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong and I am currently studying MSc Events Marketing. BU Student Ambassador is my first part-time job in the UK and it is really good fun. Flexible working hours Working hours for student ambassadors are more flexible than other part-time jobs. It fits in with our studies… Read more » about My part-time job as a BU Student Ambassador
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