BA (Hons) Events & Leisure Marketing student Jana Saastamoinen went on a study exchange semester in Macau and was shortlisted in the Institute for Tourism Studies’ 2018/19 Honours List due to her academic performance while doing a semester in Macau. The Institute for Tourism Studies Macau is the main mobility partner for BU Events Management… Read more » about My study exchange in Macau
Your uni choice: consider the facilities on offer
When it comes to making your choice around universities, you shouldn’t be focused on just their rating or teaching side of things. Their social side, accessibility and facilities they provide should play an important role. One of the main reasons I knew Bournemouth University was the university for me was the support they offer in… Read more » about Your uni choice: consider the facilities on offer
Read about Ross’s experience in finding a placement
This is a guest post by current student Ross Beadman studying BA (Hons) Advertising Finding a placement was a gruelling process in the beginning. I applied to the most relevant internships on the placement microsite by customising a cover letter, CV and email. Each rejected application … obviously I felt bad. I did this for… Read more » about Read about Ross’s experience in finding a placement
Emma’s persistence has led to her working with big-brand names
This is a guest post from current student Emma Brooks studying BA (Hons) Marketing Communications My name is Emma, I’m a BA (Hons) Marketing Communications undergraduate and I’ve recently completed my placement year – wow what a year it’s been! I have been on the road touring the country as an event manager promoting the… Read more » about Emma’s persistence has led to her working with big-brand names
Making the most of a January start
Are you thinking about postgraduate study in 2020? Why not start this month – Bournemouth University has a wide range of Master’s degrees available. Bournemouth is my hometown – I was born and raised here – so for me, it was a no-brainer to do my masters at BU as I have lived here my… Read more » about Making the most of a January start
My Top 10 Tips for Writing Your Personal Statement/UCAS Application
With the UCAS application deadline approaching on 15 January 2020, I hope my 10 top tips may help you polish off your application. Good luck! Emily
Having a wonderful Christmas time!
Lights are up in Bournemouth, trees festoon every store, Starbucks is stocking Eggnog Lattes…yes, Christmas is just over a week away! Naturally, there have been plenty of things to do around Bournemouth Uni at this time – earlier this month, SUBU arranged the Christmas Fair; with confectionery, clothes shopping and fresh cupcakes, it was a… Read more » about Having a wonderful Christmas time!
Revision tips when at uni
Revision, everyone has to do it, and if your anything like me, I found revision a hard task to get my head around. Revision is a very personal thing and you need to find the right technique that works for you because if you keep trying to push a method that isn’t working for you,… Read more » about Revision tips when at uni
Starting out on a Computing degree at BU … at 46!
Computing is something I have been interested in since my early 20s. At the time, being married with a couple of small kids, it wasn’t something I ever thought I would be able to do. Fast forward more than 20 years, and here I am, at Bournemouth University studying Computing. With a lot of encouragement… Read more » about Starting out on a Computing degree at BU … at 46!
5 ways to celebrate the festive season on a student budget
Christmas is fast approaching, and as well as December deadlines and January exams, trying to budget over the festive season can be very difficult. But fear not – there are definitely ways to celebrate the holidays on a student budget! Each year my housemates and I find new and exciting activities that require minimum spending…… Read more » about 5 ways to celebrate the festive season on a student budget
Hear what our students have to say -Q and A
When you’re making your five university choices through UCAS, we know how important it is for you (new prospective students) to hear from current students who are living and breathing everything BU. That’s why in the lead up to the 15 January UCAS deadline, we got some of our students in to talk to us… Read more » about Hear what our students have to say -Q and A
Helping you apply through UCAS
Applying for those all important university choices can be: a- nerve wracking b- challenging c- and well, where do you actually begin? Whether you’ve only just started thinking about university and want to know the process, half-way through your application and seeking clarity, submitted you’re application and twiddling your thumbs with whats next, our students… Read more » about Helping you apply through UCAS