Student Blog

Achieving first-term success

2 March 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. Having finished my first term, I have to say I am happy and proud to have accomplished one more step toward a master’s degree. Now I have some clarity of what I learned throughout the first… Read more » about Achieving first-term success

Paving your way to success

2 March 2018

I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong. As an MSc Event Marketing student, I had the opportunity to participate in different activities during my first term. I have learned a lot and would like to share some of my findings with you. Network from the beginning The International Commencement Ceremony is the first welcoming… Read more » about Paving your way to success

Immerse yourself into the adventure of studying abroad

2 March 2018

I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Everybody has heard the phrase “the best years of a person’s life are the ones spent at university”. But how do you ensure that? From my experience – both as a bachelor graduate and one semester in as a master student – I… Read more » about Immerse yourself into the adventure of studying abroad

Diversify your experience

2 March 2018

I am Sandra Achim from Romania, studying MSc Events Management. Starting your master’s programme at BU can be very exciting! You will be meeting new people and engaging with a lot of different experiences. What should you do to make the most of your first term? Here are some tips to help you on your… Read more » about Diversify your experience

From a night in & fresh air to drinking & clubbing – here is the place

2 March 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. I come from a big city in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, where my routine was chaotic, intense and full of life. Moving to a smaller city worried me, since I am used to having countless options… Read more » about From a night in & fresh air to drinking & clubbing – here is the place

There is something for everyone in Bournemouth

2 March 2018

I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. As a student, you may be wondering how easy it is to balance your social life with all the studying you need to do. Let me assure you it is possible! As a postgraduate I do have free time and plenty of innovative… Read more » about There is something for everyone in Bournemouth

Take chances, make memories

2 March 2018

I’m Sandra Achim from Romania, studying MSc Events Management. Being a student in Bournemouth is exceptionally fun. It’s not just all about lectures. There are also lots of opportunities to interact with other students, such as parties, outings, and social life. Here are some of the things that I like to do, which might interest… Read more » about Take chances, make memories

A student’s guide to Bournemouth

28 February 2018

Thinking of studying at Bournemouth University and wanting to get to know the area before you decide? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m Sam, and in this short video, I’ll be taking you around all the places you will spend your life here at Bournemouth University, from the sunny beach (voted the best… Read more » about A student’s guide to Bournemouth

#MyPlacementStory – Oliver’s Travels in London

27 February 2018

Read Jessica’s interview below to find out what she thought of her placement with Oliver’s Travels. Course: BA (Hons) Communication and Media Why did you come to BU? I went there in the first year of college and fell in love with the town and when I discovered it did media with a year placement option I… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – Oliver’s Travels in London

Student Finance – Everything you need to know!

26 February 2018

It’s student finance time! By now you will have sent of your UCAS applications to your chosen universities and will be eagerly awaiting a response. You need to make sure you are aware of how much going to university will cost you and what finances you are eligible for. Let me break it down for… Read more » about Student Finance – Everything you need to know!

Publishing a journal article based on my dissertation – Kayleigh’s story

26 February 2018

Kayleigh Jones graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Events Management in 2017. She did extremely well in her dissertation which focused on how event managers create prestige value for corporate VIPs. Kayleigh’s tutor Dr Miguel Moital challenged her to prepare a manuscript based on her dissertation to be submitted to the European Journal… Read more » about Publishing a journal article based on my dissertation – Kayleigh’s story

There is a place for everyone at the Chaplaincy

26 February 2018

I’m Ella Aaltonen and I have been studying Computer Animation Art and Design at Bournemouth University since September 2017. The multi-faith Chaplaincy is located on both campuses, but I’m mostly familiar with the one in Talbot House on the Talbot Campus. It’s in the same house as the medical centre and music rooms — just… Read more » about There is a place for everyone at the Chaplaincy