I’m Lara Barusso, a BA Computer Animation Art & Design student from Italy. Surprisingly, there are many Italians in Bournemouth; I’ve even found them in my same course, and in the years above me. I have met lots of Italians outside of class and outside of uni, although most of them came here to study,… Read more » about An Italian in Bournemouth
Top student shopping tips!
I’m Lara Barusso, a BA Computer Animation Art and Design student from Italy, and I have some top student shopping tips to share with you all! As a student, I definitely don’t have much money, so I try my best to save what I can, and during my time here I have found a few… Read more » about Top student shopping tips!
Finding a placement and making the most of it
Hey there, my name is Alejandra and I’m a Master’s student from Colombia. As part of my course, MSc Nutrition and Behaviour, I had to undertake a work placement of 12 days. Although it sounds like a short time, I discovered that there is a lot to do and learn. This is the story of… Read more » about Finding a placement and making the most of it
Finding international food in Bournemouth
As a first-year Brazilian American living in Bournemouth, I am constantly searching for supermarkets that have Brazilian ingredients that no other cuisines have, or similar to those found in Asian Markets. Personally, I never ate many “American foods” in my household, but I find that British and American cuisines are synonymous in many ways. The… Read more » about Finding international food in Bournemouth
Where to find Indian snacks in Bournemouth
Hi! I am Sujata Singh from India and I am studying MA Media & Communication. Before coming to the UK, my biggest worry was food. Like any other person, I love Indian food, and thought that it might be difficult to find. Believe it or not, I actually packed my luggage full of Indian snacks… Read more » about Where to find Indian snacks in Bournemouth
How to get the most of the UK and Europe while in Bournemouth
Hi everyone – my name is Ram and I’m an MA Directing Film and Television student. Today I am going to write a little about the places that can be visited while at Bournemouth University- both in the UK and also in and around Europe. Throughout my stay in Bournemouth, I made it a point… Read more » about How to get the most of the UK and Europe while in Bournemouth
Being Polish in Bournemouth
Hello, my name is Patrycja, I come from Poland and I am a first year BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design student at BU. Bournemouth is an English town, right? Well yes and no. I find Bournemouth to be very international as there are people from all around the world, and this makes me… Read more » about Being Polish in Bournemouth
A taste of Italy in Bournemouth
At first, I was concerned how I would survive here! On my first trips to the supermarket, I was lost. I couldn’t find anything I was used to. However, I realised that if you look carefully, you can actually find food that can help you reproduce your favourite Italian dishes. The interesting thing I found… Read more » about A taste of Italy in Bournemouth
What’s it like studying MA Media and Communication at BU?
Hi! I am Sujata Shekhawat from India and I am studying MA Media and Communication. This blog will give you an idea of my experience of the course. Let’s get started! I applied to lot of Universities in the UK to study my Master’s. It was really difficult for me to make a final choice,… Read more » about What’s it like studying MA Media and Communication at BU?
What’s it like to study Computer Animation at BU?
Hello, my name is Patrycja and I’m from Poland. I’m a first year BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design student. Today I want to answer the question that I am frequently asked: What’s it like to study Computer Animation at BU? First of all, for me it is great! It is a lot of… Read more » about What’s it like to study Computer Animation at BU?
The positive impacts of yoga at SportBU
I’m Lara, a computer animation student from Italy. This time I want to introduce you to my weekly yoga experience here at BU. I highly recommend yoga; it has been really useful in getting me through my first year and helped me a lot. I have seen improvements in my daily life, and it’s also… Read more » about The positive impacts of yoga at SportBU
MBA at BU: Setting you on the right path for the future
Hi my name is Garrett and today I am going to be talking to you about the Master of Business Administration program here at Bournemouth University. It is one of the most highly respected programs out there as a business degree. One of the best things about receiving an MBA is that it covers all… Read more » about MBA at BU: Setting you on the right path for the future









