Experiencing Holi After 20 Years Outside India

What Is Holi? Holi is the festival of colours in the season of spring back in India. This is celebrated with family and friends by applying colours to each other. In some parts of the country, it is more than just a celebration, it is the time for bonding with our near and dear ones…. Read more » about Experiencing Holi After 20 Years Outside India

How I ended up studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Having trained as a translator and interpreter, I wanted to give life to my dream of having my own company. I followed the traditional way of working for a person or organisation. However, I was determined to start something of my own. Since I didn’t have any background in business, I decided to study management…. Read more » about How I ended up studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Why I Chose Creative Writing and Publishing for my Masters

Writing has been a huge part of my life and deciding to pursue it as a career was an easy decision. Although, how to go about it was a different matter completely.  Reading my favourite books and realising the impact it had on my life was the starting point. I wanted to write like that… Read more » about Why I Chose Creative Writing and Publishing for my Masters

My scholarship story: Changing my life

  Hi guys! I’m Malvika Shahi and I’m doing my Masters in Creative Writing and Publishing at Bournemouth University. Studying abroad is a great opportunity for every student but the financial expenses can seem a bit daunting. Luckily, Bournemouth University awards loads of financial aid in the form of scholarships and discounts for students. For… Read more » about My scholarship story: Changing my life

Scholarships as Saviours

Money is one of the important factors that influences the choice of a university. As an international student, pursuing my postgraduate degree in UK meant managing finance was a top priority. Tuition fee is a major expense when planning a higher education budget. While shortlisting universities to apply to, scholarships on offer were a major… Read more » about Scholarships as Saviours

Postgraduate Animation Courses in a Nutshell

    Selecting your postgraduate course in Animation is not an easy task – there are many amazing courses to choose from. Having gone through the same experience recently, I know how it feels to be confused when you’re looking at similar options and having a hard time deciding which one to go for. I… Read more » about Postgraduate Animation Courses in a Nutshell

Making the most of a January start

Are you thinking about postgraduate study in 2020? Why not start this month –  Bournemouth University has a wide range of  Master’s degrees available. Bournemouth is my hometown – I was born and raised here – so for me, it was a no-brainer to do my masters at BU as I have lived here my… Read more » about Making the most of a January start

An English Christmas for an Indian Girl

Before moving to Bournemouth, my idea of Christmas was based on movies and books. Indian Christmas is different- a week of holidays, adorable little stars hanging outside every home, and giant Christmas trees in shopping malls. The world in my books and films and the world around me were so far apart, I could have… Read more » about An English Christmas for an Indian Girl

Kharisma achieves his goal by working in Indonesia’s football league

Kharisma, an MSc Sport Management graduate, is now a Strategic Development Manager working at the highest level of Indonesia’s football league. “I have a dream in contributing toward the professionalization of sport industry in my country” and, following his studies at BU, he is now beginning to realise this dream. He explains “I have always… Read more » about Kharisma achieves his goal by working in Indonesia’s football league

Smart career move to Capgemini allows BU Master’s graduate Ed to give back

  This is a guest blog by current student Ed Richardson. Ed Richardson is a Functional Consultant at Capgemini. He was offered a place on the company’s graduate scheme while still a postgraduate Information Technology student at Bournemouth University (BU), and is now planning to volunteer with BU’s alumni mentoring scheme. Capgemini encourages such involvement;… Read more » about Smart career move to Capgemini allows BU Master’s graduate Ed to give back

Starting university- the support offered by The Additional Learning support Team

Hello there! My name is Emiyn, I am an MSc Biological Anthropology student here at Bournemouth University. I wanted to talk about the Additional Learning Support offered here, as it has had a huge impact on the quality of my university experience. I entered Bournemouth University through Clearing, so beginning my university life was hectic,… Read more » about Starting university- the support offered by The Additional Learning support Team