Navigating university life: things I wish I knew before I arrived

University for many people is a new experience, and in the time approaching your transition, other students will offer their experiences as encouragement for you to be prepared and know what to expect. Embarking on the journey to university can be a daunting yet an exhilarating prospect. Now being 3 years into my degree, I… Read more » about Navigating university life: things I wish I knew before I arrived

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My overseas experience as a Master’s student with the Turing Scheme

My name is Madelain and I have recently completed the MSc Nutrition and Behaviour course at Bournemouth University (BU). Having completed an undergraduate degree in BSc Public health, I found I had a keen interest in nutrition, as well as promoting overall health and wellbeing. I had always been interested in the idea of traveling… Read more » about My overseas experience as a Master’s student with the Turing Scheme

Securing Scholarship for International Students

Scholarship Opportunities: How I Funded My Dream at BU

Hey there, future scholars! Ready to dive into the whirlwind world of funding your dreams at Bournemouth University (BU)? As an international student who’s been there, and got a scholarship from BU to prove it, I’m here to spill the tea on how I unlocked funding opportunities and made my academic dreams a reality. Picture… Read more » about Scholarship Opportunities: How I Funded My Dream at BU

Embracing the local university experience while living at home

Being a university student living at home in the local area offers a unique set of advantages and challenges that contribute to a distinctive academic journey. Many students opt out of traditional student accommodation for various reasons, such as familial ties, pets, financial constraints, relationships, or even health considerations. I’m a mature Masters student studying… Read more » about Embracing the local university experience while living at home

My top 5 day trips near Bournemouth

University is the perfect time to explore new places and there are so many incredible sights near Bournemouth that you should check out! Here are a few of my favourite day trips… Durdle Door: A world heritage site situated on the Jurassic Coast, Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on a gorgeous pebble beach…. Read more » about My top 5 day trips near Bournemouth

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The Dynamic Relationship between AI & Intellectual Property Law

Hello, we are Unnati Rajput and Shabnam Mehrabi, international students studying LLM Intellectual Property Law. One of the most interesting units we had this semester was Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law and given that the ownership of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated most discussions in this legal domain, we were elated to attend the… Read more » about The Dynamic Relationship between AI & Intellectual Property Law

A student’s guide on managing money

Being a student can be difficult especially when it comes to managing finances and dealing with paying rent and buying essential items. During a cost-of-living crisis, it can be tough to budget and cut down, but I am here to share some of my tips with you to help you understand your finances and budget…. Read more » about A student’s guide on managing money

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My top tips for transitioning to university

It can be quite daunting starting university but as a third year student here at Bournemouth these are my top tips to help you feel more prepared and make the most out of your university experience! Before you move to university: Do your research! It’s great to familiarise yourself with the university and what it… Read more » about My top tips for transitioning to university

Overcoming exam pressure at university

My name is Charlotte, I am a first year studying BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism at BU. I have just finished some of my exams and I wanted to share my experience and give some advice on handling the pressure of exams and the support available. The first tip I found helpful was to set aside… Read more » about Overcoming exam pressure at university