Student Blog

Dina Omarova jump starts PR career at MINI

March 24, 2016

Bournemouth University Public Relations student, Dina Omarova was announced the winner of the Media Communications placement award on 3 February 2016. Dina has been awarded for her outstanding contribution to her thirteen month placement at the BMW MINI plant in Oxford, UK, where her role within the organisation was external communications intern. Kazakhstan-born Dina, 21,… Read more » about Dina Omarova jump starts PR career at MINI

Fleur’s story: Bournemouth in the winter

March 22, 2016

Now that spring is in the air, Fleur looks back on winter in Bournemouth…

Getting a job in VFX production

March 21, 2016

During my last year at high school I remember feeling very confused about my future, not knowing what my vocation was. My passion for films got me to look into VFX, and I eventually decided to undertake one of the courses that are part of the NCCA (National Centre for Computer Animation). Back then I… Read more » about Getting a job in VFX production

Shaay’s story: Interview top tips

March 18, 2016

If you’ve got a uni interview or a job interview coming up, Shaay has some handy tips!

Alice’s house hunting survival guide

March 18, 2016

There are many things you have to learn when you go to uni including how to cook, how to clean and how to do your own washing. The one thing that you can’t totally prepare for is house hunting after your first year – but have no fear, here are some helpful tips for finding… Read more » about Alice’s house hunting survival guide

From BU to Volkswagen: a roller-coaster four years!

March 16, 2016

When friends or family ask me about my university experience, I always smile and feel proud to say I went to Bournemouth University. They were four of the best years of my life and allowed me to experience new adventures and make some long lasting friends. The academic experience, the social life and the beach… Read more » about From BU to Volkswagen: a roller-coaster four years!

Patricia’s top ten things to do in Bournemouth

March 15, 2016

So you’re either an A-level or equivalent student who has never heard of Bournemouth and have no idea where it is, or you made the leap and have decided to put it as one of your choices of university, OR you could be anywhere between those two situations. Basically, whether you have heard about it… Read more » about Patricia’s top ten things to do in Bournemouth

How my placement has taken me round the world

March 10, 2016

Rejections, interviews, stress and panic! That’s what most of my friends were talking about when it came to finding a placement for their third year. I on the other hand had sent a polite email to an Eco Lodge located in the rainforests of Southern India and was instantly hired. I even lied to my… Read more » about How my placement has taken me round the world

Using my Product Design skills in the fashion world

March 9, 2016

I didn’t know my Miu Miu from my Margiela, so to say that I left Bournemouth University with the goal to strut straight into the fashion world would be a lie… I’d always had a loose interest in fashion but never considered it a real career option. I was President of the BU Snowriders in… Read more » about Using my Product Design skills in the fashion world

Steph’s story: Time management at uni

March 8, 2016

Thinking about how you’ll manage your time at uni? Steph’s back with some great tips!

From Bournemouth Beach to the BRITs

March 7, 2016

I graduated from BU’s Television Production course in 2014 and was lucky enough to land my first post-uni job at Sony Music Entertainment. Here, I work in the Visual-Creative department which commissions Sony artists’ album artwork, press shots and music videos. My day-to-day responsibilities vary greatly. One day I’ll be in the office organising contracts… Read more » about From Bournemouth Beach to the BRITs

Ask a vlogger!

March 4, 2016

Do you have a question for one of our vloggers? Oli and Dom will soon be making a special vlog, where they’ll answer your questions about studying at BU and life in Bournemouth. So if there’s something you’d like to know, just ask! We’ll pick a selection of your questions and hand them over to Oli… Read more » about Ask a vlogger!