Be active: keeping fit in body and mind

Hello there, my name is Alejandra, I’m a postgraduate student from Colombia. For me, exercise has always been an important part of my life, mostly because it makes me feel better and helps me cope with stressful events. Exercise can help you relieve stress, keep your mind focused on one activity rather than in your… Read more » about Be active: keeping fit in body and mind

Postgraduate study skills: Prepare yourself!

Hi guys! This is Talya, an international student from Turkey, studying MSc in Clinical Psychology at BU. Today we are going to touch on the main differences between Turkey and the UK in terms of postgraduate study skills. I hope this will give you some insight before coming to study in the UK. Preparation before… Read more » about Postgraduate study skills: Prepare yourself!

The diversity and opportunity in SportBU

Hi everyone, my name is Ram, a student on the MA Directing Film and Television course. Today, I want to share a little about the different sports activities offered by SportBU, and in particular the sport that I participate in: badminton. Sport sessions at SportBU SportBU offer many different sport sessions in a regular week… Read more » about The diversity and opportunity in SportBU

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70% is good? Grading systems in the UK compared to the States

Hi my name is Garrett Bucklin, I am from the United States and I’m currently a Master’s student at Bournemouth University. My undergraduate education was based around both business marketing as well as business management, which has been a nice lead up to my Master’s in Business Administration. There are many differences when transitioning into… Read more » about 70% is good? Grading systems in the UK compared to the States

Is that a Merit or a Distinction? Comparison of Turkish and English grading systems

Hi guys. I’m Talya and I am currently completing my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology here at BU. Today, I will give you a brief summary of the main differences between the Turkish and the English grading systems. The good old Turkish system Coming from Turkey, it might take a while to adapt to a… Read more » about Is that a Merit or a Distinction? Comparison of Turkish and English grading systems

Looking for the “VEG” option?

Hello there, my name is Alejandra. I’m a postgraduate student from Colombia. Nowadays, it’s common to be vegetarian, vegan or simply to look for healthier choices when eating out. I’m personally interested in this topic and it is one of the reasons I’m studying Nutrition and Behaviour. When it comes to food, I do try… Read more » about Looking for the “VEG” option?

Part-time work: Taking advantage of opportunities

Hi everyone, my name is Garrett, I am from the United States and a current Masters student here at Bournemouth University. As an undergraduate student I never really looked for part-time work; I saw it as something that was unattractive and would make my life much more difficult. One thing I realized since I have… Read more » about Part-time work: Taking advantage of opportunities

Mediterranean to English Cuisine: Turkish Food Options in Bournemouth

Hello guys! This is Talya from Turkey. I am currently studying my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at BU. Today I will talk about my experience with adapting to the English cuisine and will give some tips for cooking! What’s the main difference between the Turkish and the English cuisine? Turkish cuisine originates from Middle… Read more » about Mediterranean to English Cuisine: Turkish Food Options in Bournemouth