Student Blog

How my previous work-experience is benefiting my Master’s study

January 24, 2017

Before taking my Master’s I worked for nearly two years as a journalist and I quickly learnt that there are many different approaches to the way of working within this industry. Every company is unique in a way and they all have different ways of operating. Every single day I spent working really was a lesson about how… Read more » about How my previous work-experience is benefiting my Master’s study

My First Few Weeks as a Media Production Student

January 24, 2017

Just a little video about what my first few weeks were like at BU! It’ll hopefully give you an insight as to what it’s like to study Media Production! I hope it’s a bit helpful – let me know if you’ve got any questions in the comments below!

#MyPlacementStory: Norwegian Cruise Line

January 23, 2017

Gianluca Goglino studies Accounting and Finance at BU and is currently on placement at Norwegian Cruise Line as a part of his degree. Watch the video to hear Gianluca’s #MyPlacementStory, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.

Making the most of your time at BU

January 23, 2017

Moving to university can be a daunting task for all of us but one of the most important things I’ve learnt over my three years of belonging at BU is to make the most out of your time at such an amazing uni. You can easily get swept up with the thought that you have to go out… Read more » about Making the most of your time at BU

Sharing undergraduate research: how SURE led one student to Norway and beyond

January 23, 2017

Next year Bournemouth University will be hosting the British Conference of Undergraduate Research, an international showcase of research from undergraduates of all disciplines. Students submit an abstract and if accepted to the conference, have the chance to share their work through a poster, oral presentation or art displays. It’s a great opportunity to get an… Read more » about Sharing undergraduate research: how SURE led one student to Norway and beyond

Study or work abroad

January 20, 2017

My name is Diman Velev, I am originally from Bulgaria, and I came to the UK in September 2015 to study Tourism Management. I chose Bournemouth University because it was the best place to study Tourism Management and I’ve always wanted to study abroad. So far studying and working abroad has been a really positive… Read more » about Study or work abroad

Healthy Eating away from Home

January 19, 2017

Hello! I am Inta from Canada, studying a BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management at BU. I know from experience that healthy eating while at uni isn’t always the easiest thing to do. As a Canadian living in the UK, healthy foods aren’t exactly part of the British cuisine although it is getting better!… Read more » about Healthy Eating away from Home

Healthy Eating away from Home

January 19, 2017

Hello! I am Inta from Canada, studying a BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management at BU. I know from experience that healthy eating while at uni isn’t always the easiest thing to do. As a Canadian living in the UK, healthy foods aren’t exactly part of the British cuisine although it is getting better!… Read more » about Healthy Eating away from Home

A day in the life of a Masters Archaeology student

January 19, 2017

Being a Masters student is at once awesome and really hard. It can easily make or break you, with a step up in work, understanding, and time management. So, I would like to present – a day in my life as a Masters Archaeology student. 7am – wake up. Having already been woken up… Read more » about A day in the life of a Masters Archaeology student

Clubs and Societies at BU

January 19, 2017

Hey guys, its JC again. While doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University, I’ve joined some societies to meet people outside of my course. There are so many clubs and societies to choose from. If you can’t find one that interests you, then you can create one. What’s Out There There are so… Read more » about Clubs and Societies at BU

Eating Healthily in Bournemouth

January 19, 2017

Hi! I am JC and I’m from Canada, currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Depending on where you’re from, you may find that the food here is often very bland. This doesn’t mean it’s like this at every restaurant. If you go to Italian, Indian or Asian restaurants the food is… Read more » about Eating Healthily in Bournemouth

Eating, Cooking and Planning your Meals

January 19, 2017

Hello! I am Jaime from Colorado and on the MLit (Hons) English Programme here at BU. I have found out that eating out can be quite expensive in the UK! Fortunately, it is much cheaper to buy your own groceries and you can save a lot of money by cooking for yourself, which is a… Read more » about Eating, Cooking and Planning your Meals