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Nikita’s journey from English teacher to aspiring children’s author

This is a guest blog post from MA English & Literary Media student, Nikita.  Previously, I taught English in the Caribbean, when I moved to the UK I studied for my undergraduate degree, BA Social Work, at Bournemouth University from which I graduated in 2018. I started my career in social work, and during that… Read more » about Nikita’s journey from English teacher to aspiring children’s author

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Studying Forensic Investigation as a mature student

In his guest blog, Stephen Sulpy, a BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation student talks about what it’s like to study as a mature student. Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you study I’m a 30 year old mature student with three children. I’m studying Forensic Investigation at BU. Prior to coming onto the… Read more » about Studying Forensic Investigation as a mature student

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Why I chose my course in BU

Why Tourism Management? I am happiest when I am travelling. I absolutely love creating itineraries. The research itself is enlightening. I have often planned travel and accommodation for myself as well as friends and family. All those successfully executed plans gave me a sense of achievement and pushed me in the direction of taking formal… Read more » about Why I chose my course in BU

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A mature student’s perspective on Adult Nursing and international placements

Liesa is a final year BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student. She took the opportunity to visit Tanzania as part of a 4 week international placement and answered a few questions to tell us about her experiences both on placement and studying Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University.  1.  Tell us a bit about yourself and the… Read more » about A mature student’s perspective on Adult Nursing and international placements

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Why BU’s Yeovil Campus for Nursing was right for me

This is a guest blog by Jamie-Lee Russell, studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at BU’s Yeovil Nursing Campus. My name is Jamie-Lee Russell, I am 26 years old and study Adult Nursing as a full-time student at the Yeovil Campus in Somerset. University was something that was never on the cards for me leaving school…. Read more » about Why BU’s Yeovil Campus for Nursing was right for me

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A mature student’s account on studying nursing at our Yeovil Campus

This is a guest blog by Sherrie Hale, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing BU student studying at our Yeovil Campus. Hi, my name is Sherrie Hale I am a 28, second-year Nursing student, and I am also a wife and mother to a 3-year-old and 4-year-old. I am studying adult nursing at BU’s Yeovil campus. Choosing… Read more » about A mature student’s account on studying nursing at our Yeovil Campus

How I met my first classmate at BU

Do you remember the first time you receive your official offer letter from Bournemouth University? How did you feel that day? Until now, I still vividly remember the day when I received my official letter and how excited I was to start my new journey in the UK. After the excitement, here came the question:… Read more » about How I met my first classmate at BU

Available Part-Time Jobs in Bournemouth: the Perspective of an International Student

BU Employability and Career Bournemouth University has plans and programme which made my student experience a convenient one; during my term times, I attended lectures and worked either on my personal computer or on the university premises. I did not have to be too much engaged elsewhere and that afforded me the little convenience that… Read more » about Available Part-Time Jobs in Bournemouth: the Perspective of an International Student

Life in Bournemouth as an Indian student

I am from India, a country that is very well-known for its rich culture and heritage. After completing my undergraduate, I decided to move abroad to pursue higher education, for which I chose Bournemouth University. Bournemouth is a coastal resort town on the south coast of England. It is a place booming with opportunity, due… Read more » about Life in Bournemouth as an Indian student

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Everything you need to know about the new Graduate visa

Did you know international students who have completed a degree in the UK can apply to stay and work in the UK for up to two years? The new Graduate Route visa is a fantastic opportunity for international graduates of UK universities. As a student who will graduate in June 2022, I have received lots… Read more » about Everything you need to know about the new Graduate visa

How to master your Master’s application

If you’re thinking about applying for a postgraduate degree, then you already understand what it’s like to study at a university and the general application process. There are a few key differences between an application for an undergraduate and a postgraduate, however. For a postgraduate course, you can study either a taught related course or… Read more » about How to master your Master’s application