What is a student ambassador and what is it all about!? A student ambassador is someone that works for the uni, with flexible working hours and can take on many fun tasks throughout the year. The work is really varied and you can choose what you would like to get involved with. Being employed as… Read more » about Apply to be a student ambassador!
Three things I wish ‘first-year-me’ knew
It’s been four years and I still haven’t sussed out uni-life, but we had a lot of fun trying to figure it all out. Looking back, there are definitely a few things I wish someone had told me from the start! 1. Try your best in first-year assignments to understand what kind of grades you… Read more » about Three things I wish ‘first-year-me’ knew
My Global Talent Programme Experience
An interview with Shauna- a final year BA (Hons) Sociology and Anthropology student. Hi Shauna, tell us about the Global Talent Programme (GTP) at BU. What is it all about? For me the Global Talent Programme was an opportunity to engage with an original style of learning on top of my course and develop global… Read more » about My Global Talent Programme Experience
Graduate story: Promoting peace across the globe
In 10 years since graduating from BU, Luke McMillan’s career has taken him across the world to support humanitarian efforts in areas affected by conflict and natural disaster. In his latest role, he is managing the UN campaign behind an International Day of Peace. Luke originally qualified with a MSc Biodiversity Conservation in 2009. During the… Read more » about Graduate story: Promoting peace across the globe
Bournemouth’s nightlife scene
There’s no doubt about it that seaside town Bournemouth boasts an array of nightclubs, bars and pubs which over the past year and a half have given me plenty of unforgettable nights out. Let’s face it, your social life is an important factor to take into account when looking for a university to start your… Read more » about Bournemouth’s nightlife scene
Looking back at my BU experience
Originally from Taiwan, Chen Hua Yang (Judy) has written a short profile about her experience of studying MSc Tourism Management at BU. Hear what she has to say. My experience of studying MSc Tourism Management in Bournemouth University was very challenging but extremely wonderful. The course not only helps me to build up my management,… Read more » about Looking back at my BU experience
Graduate story: Passion for social justice leads to British Red Cross role
A postgraduate law qualification has helped Keziah Gitonga pursue her passion for social justice by taking up a role with the British Red Cross. Since completing the LLM Law Framework in 2015, Keziah has joined the charity as a Service Co-ordinator within the International Family Tracing Team. The team helps to connect people in the… Read more » about Graduate story: Passion for social justice leads to British Red Cross role
Cafés, SUBU and Lectures
Hi there, I am Stephanie Cremer from Germany and I am doing my MSc in Tourism Management and Marketing. First of all, you need to know that I did my Undergraduate degree back in Germany, as an integrated degree, so I was working and studying full time at the same time. That also meant that… Read more » about Cafés, SUBU and Lectures
Bournemouth and beyond: how to entertain your visitors
Hi! I’m Nikki. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. As an international student, I had the pleasure of my friends and family visiting me in Bournemouth a couple of times, which was so much fun. But, what to do if… Read more » about Bournemouth and beyond: how to entertain your visitors
My European adventures
I am Mitchell David from United States doing my MBA at Bournemouth University. I’ve always been a big traveller, experiencing new places, views, people and expanding my mind. As a student coming from the USA to study in England, I wanted to make the best out of the experience and travel around Europe as I… Read more » about My European adventures
Life is not meant to be lived in one place
My name is Martina and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. One of my favourite things to do in my free time is to travel and explore new cultures and exciting new places. During my one year in Bournemouth, I had the amazing opportunity to go twice to the… Read more » about Life is not meant to be lived in one place
Something to tick off my bucket list
Hello, I am Tsz Kam Yeung, an MSc Events Marketing student from Hong Kong. The Northern Lights is one of the things on my bucket list, I did a lot of research on this and became particularly interested in Tromsø, Norway as you have a greater chance of seeing the Green Lady and most of… Read more » about Something to tick off my bucket list
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Tackling accommodation & cost of living as a student in Bournemouth
How I spent five weeks in Fiji through the Turing Scheme funding at BU
The benefits of part-time work for international students
How the accreditations on the Multimedia Journalism course aid your employability
My Hospitality placement experience in Melbourne, Australia
Stacey, Rosie, and Eli’s Duke of Imran Award
Studying in the UK as an international student: Is it worth it?
How much money you need as a student (& money saving tips)
The role of accreditation in Psychology degrees: what does it mean?
Navigating university life: things I wish I knew before I arrived