University can be daunting, but finding a place you can call home is a lot easier with the support from Bournemouth University. Over the past four years of my degree, I have lived in three different types of accommodation the university has to offer. If you’d like to learn more about my experience, please do… Read more » about Accommodation options at BU
My Story So Far – The Beginning of a Journey
Hi, everyone! My name is Maria and I’m currently doing a bachelor’s degree in International Hospitality Management. Being an international student, as well as a first-year undergraduate student, I am quite familiar with the amount of emotions one might feel at the prospect of choosing to follow a course abroad. Although uncertain at first, after… Read more » about My Story So Far – The Beginning of a Journey
How A Scholarship Kickstarted My Uni Life
Financing your studies is probably one of the biggest worries I had when I was thinking about choosing a university. Will I be able to afford my course? What about my rent? Will I have something left for nights out? These questions haunted my mind when I got my offer to study here, at Bournemouth… Read more » about How A Scholarship Kickstarted My Uni Life
Postgrad Life! Living in Dorchester House
Moving to Bournemouth Coming from Dublin, the capital of Ireland, and having gone to university in the city centre, I stayed living at home for all four years of my undergraduate degree, so I didn’t have the same sort of experience as moving into halls. When I chose to come to Bournemouth University and started… Read more » about Postgrad Life! Living in Dorchester House
My First Solo Trip To Oxford Via SUBU
When you study in the UK, visiting the historic town of Oxford is a must. Oxford is not just about the university, there is loads of amazing stuff you can do in this quiet little town which has history, modern and fictional worlds all mixed in. On my 26th birthday, I seized the opportunity to… Read more » about My First Solo Trip To Oxford Via SUBU
Experiencing Holi After 20 Years Outside India
What Is Holi? Holi is the festival of colours in the season of spring back in India. This is celebrated with family and friends by applying colours to each other. In some parts of the country, it is more than just a celebration, it is the time for bonding with our near and dear ones…. Read more » about Experiencing Holi After 20 Years Outside India
Beyond the Beach: Why I Chose Bournemouth University
It was December 2018 and my UCAS applications were fast approaching. I was 17 years old passing through the stressful senior life of high school. But I was not going to let the troubles I faced then to have a consequence of my future now. A few years prior, my sisters began their path of university to… Read more » about Beyond the Beach: Why I Chose Bournemouth University
How I ended up studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Having trained as a translator and interpreter, I wanted to give life to my dream of having my own company. I followed the traditional way of working for a person or organisation. However, I was determined to start something of my own. Since I didn’t have any background in business, I decided to study management…. Read more » about How I ended up studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Why I Chose Creative Writing and Publishing for my Masters
Writing has been a huge part of my life and deciding to pursue it as a career was an easy decision. Although, how to go about it was a different matter completely. Reading my favourite books and realising the impact it had on my life was the starting point. I wanted to write like that… Read more » about Why I Chose Creative Writing and Publishing for my Masters
My scholarship story: Changing my life
Hi guys! I’m Malvika Shahi and I’m doing my Masters in Creative Writing and Publishing at Bournemouth University. Studying abroad is a great opportunity for every student but the financial expenses can seem a bit daunting. Luckily, Bournemouth University awards loads of financial aid in the form of scholarships and discounts for students. For… Read more » about My scholarship story: Changing my life
Leaving My Hometown to Follow My Dreams
On 24th of November 2018, I was on a holiday in Goa, India as I needed a break from my work and side-by-side I was prepping up for my master’s program in the UK. After receiving the offer from Bournemouth University, I was so happy – I was also very pleased to be able to… Read more » about Leaving My Hometown to Follow My Dreams
Scholarships as Saviours
Money is one of the important factors that influences the choice of a university. As an international student, pursuing my postgraduate degree in UK meant managing finance was a top priority. Tuition fee is a major expense when planning a higher education budget. While shortlisting universities to apply to, scholarships on offer were a major… Read more » about Scholarships as Saviours