Hiya Having just finished my third and final year here at Bournemouth University, I thought it was only fair for me to wrap this year up with a third a final places to visit video. I think this is my most packed one yet, get ready for a list of about 20 new places for… Read more » about My favourite places in Bournemouth | Part 3
Little things I love about living in the UK
People say the first impression lasts, and I think it applies to my study experience in the UK. It has been a few weeks since I finished my postgraduate study in MA Marketing Communications at BU, but everything still feels surreal to me. Little have I realised how fast time has passed and how much… Read more » about Little things I love about living in the UK
Best Places Near Bournemouth for Day-Long Trips
When university life gets busy, there’s not a lot of time to travel for the average hodophile. Thankfully, Bournemouth is located near many wonderful locations that one can explore around in a day or over the weekend. Here are seven such places: 1. Salisbury It takes an hour and a half to get to Salisbury… Read more » about Best Places Near Bournemouth for Day-Long Trips
Amazing Trips Around Bournemouth
Guest blog written by Kaiti Shang a postgraduate research student With spring in full bloom, many of us plan to go away for the weekend or on holiday after the busy school life. But many freshmen may ask, “If I don’t want to go too far away, will I have to look at the sea… Read more » about Amazing Trips Around Bournemouth
Fun things to do as a student in Bournemouth
Hiya. I’m sure you’ll all know by now that Bournemouth and the local area has some pretty amazing beaches. But in this vlog, I’m going to show you some other ideas of things to do in town and further beyond. There’s so much to explore when you arrive. You’re going to love it!
The new episode on my “international friends” series
One of the most significant reasons for me to choose the UK for my master’s degree year was higher multiculturality compared to other European countries. According to my experience as an international student in the UK, I can say that the UK education system tries to improve its cultural diversity vision in many areas…. Read more » about The new episode on my “international friends” series
A once in a lifetime celebration: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Platinum Jubilee This year marks the 70th year that Queen Elizabeth II has ruled as monarch in the UK, making this the Queen’s Platinum year. This is the first time in history that a monarch has reached this milestone and ever since I found out that I had been accepted to Bournemouth, I knew… Read more » about A once in a lifetime celebration: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Things to do in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Mindful ways to spend your time.
So, imagine you made it into Bournemouth University, or are a student already. When you hear “student life”, what things come to your mind first? Something frivolous and light-headed, and it’s more that understandable, we, students all do that! But I would like to go a bit more creative, and tell you about some different… Read more » about Things to do in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Mindful ways to spend your time.
Spending Ramadan in Bournemouth: Breaking fast with friends and Eid!
I must confess that I was a little bit worried before Ramadan started this year. Although it was not going to my first Ramadan away from home, I am used to spend Ramadan in Turkey. Therefore, at the beginning of the Ramadan I went to Turkey for two weeks. It was a such a wonderful… Read more » about Spending Ramadan in Bournemouth: Breaking fast with friends and Eid!
Welcome to BU…hopefully!
Hello there. I’m Alfie, a 23-year-old first year BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism student. I hope you’re excited to hopefully start your journey here at Bournemouth University soon. It’s just coming to the end of my first year and it’s been a blast so far – I couldn’t recommend BU enough! I’m just going to give you… Read more » about Welcome to BU…hopefully!
Sustainability in BU and Bournemouth
At Bournemouth University, sustainability is a core value and at the heart of the University. They have ranked in the top 15% of universities across the world in the THE University Impact Rankings and strive to ensure sustainability within the campus, everyday life and future career. … Read more » about Sustainability in BU and Bournemouth
From Angkor Wat to Bournemouth – A Chevening Scholar’s Story
Sousdey everyone! Hello everyone! (Sousdey means Hello in Khmer) Well, where should I begin – I don’t know how to capture this in a few sentences. But let me try. Born and raised in a remote village in Cambodia, my life has been nothing but adventurous since a very young age. From living in a… Read more » about From Angkor Wat to Bournemouth – A Chevening Scholar’s Story