Hi, my name is JC. I’m from Canada and am currently doing an MSc in Maritime Archaeology at BU. What Food can you Find in Bournemouth and Poole?: There are so many different grocery stores nearby that you can shop at. My favourite is Aldi. It has almost everything you can think of, even real… Read more » about Canadian vs Bournemouth food
How my BU experience changed me
I am DeAsia Davis from the USA and I completed an MSc Biological Anthropology in September 2016. Studying at BU was one the most fulfilling events in my life. When I first began applying to universities, I had not heard of Bournemouth University. And, like most, I had dreams of studying abroad in the big… Read more » about How my BU experience changed me
Bournemouth’s bustling Christmas market, ice-skating & mulled wine!
Hi, I’m Danielle Cook studying MA Corporate Communication at BU. One of the best parts of studying in Bournemouth is its vibrant centre, the hub of the town where community events and celebrations take place. This holiday season, Bournemouth Square is home to a bustling Christmas market, with stalls offering one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and… Read more » about Bournemouth’s bustling Christmas market, ice-skating & mulled wine!
It’s Christmas time in Bournemouth!
Hello, I’m Danielle. A MA Corporate Communication student at BU. I’m going to talk about the festive activities in Bournemouth during the Christmas holidays.
Christmas in Bournemouth
Ahh, Christmas!! The one thing everyone is waiting for with bated breath now University is in full flow and you’ve got deadlines and class tests every week. Once you hand in your last piece of work, or put that last full stop at the end of your final test, the feeling of freedom is inexplicable. So, here’s… Read more » about Christmas in Bournemouth
Top tips for exam prep: how not to lose focus over the Christmas period
Staying focused over the Christmas period can be tough, especially when you’ve done a whole semester at university, have probably just handed in multiple assignments and just really want to let your hair down, chill out and relax. Well, the good news is you can do both. With thanks to the few handy tips that… Read more » about Top tips for exam prep: how not to lose focus over the Christmas period
The Best Restaurants in Bournemouth
One of the perks of living in Bournemouth is that it’s a tourist honeypot site meaning that it has soo many good places to eat. Whatever your preference or budget, there will be somewhere you can find that will keep you wanting to go back: Mexican, Italian, Japanese, or just a big full English. It’s… Read more » about The Best Restaurants in Bournemouth
My top tips for starting your MA
Brian reveals his top tips for starting a Master’s degree…
The SUBU Christmas Market
Diman shows us what the winter market at BU has to offer!
My PR Work Placements in Norway
Name: Karoline Lervik Sandvold Course: BA (Hons) Public Relations Country of origin: Norway Where was your placement and what was your role? I completed my placement year in Norway so I could start building my network for when I return. I divided my year in two; working in a PR agency, Coxit Public Relations, and… Read more » about My PR Work Placements in Norway
My Work Placement at JP Morgan
Name: Glebs Kiselovs Course: BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance & Marketing Placement: JP Morgan Bank (Bournemouth) Where are you from? Latvia Where was your placement and what was your role? I worked as an Analyst in the Liquidity Solutions Client Experience team. My role was to answer any questions that colleagues from sales, client… Read more » about My Work Placement at JP Morgan
The importance of having a flat/house Christmas dinner
Having a Christmas dinner with my university flatmates and housemates has been a tradition for me since first year. For the last three years, we have dedicated one Saturday in December to spend together, wearing our best Christmas jumpers, playing Secret Santa, and most importantly, having the Christmas dinner! Of course, I will 100% recommend… Read more » about The importance of having a flat/house Christmas dinner
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