I graduated from the MSc International Risk Management and Finance in September this year. In January, I took part in The Global Talent Programme at BU, which is a four-month programme that has helped me to discover my potential skills, enhance my global employability, and enlarge my… Read more » about The benefits of joining BU’s Global Talent Programme
My top 5 recommendations for new BU students
You’re a new student in a new country. Scary? Yes. Will you get through it? You will. Not too long ago, I was in your shoes. And if my past self could’ve had a little chit chat with my future self, this is the advice Future Merna would’ve given: Asking for help: The way essays… Read more » about My top 5 recommendations for new BU students
A day in the life of a MA Corporate Communication student
Feeling that you have tons of books to read or too many assignments for one day is part of the reality about a day in the life of a MA Corporate Communication student. But don’t panic, it’s just getting used to it. Everything gets easier after meeting your classmates and realising that you are not… Read more » about A day in the life of a MA Corporate Communication student
A day in life of a LLM International Commercial Law student
You’ve probably wondered what a postgraduate law students’ life looks like. Will it be all days dress up like “Kingsman”?, will it be a series of assignments and exam like “Fast and Furious”? Will it be just a “hide and seek” game between you and books like “the Hunger Games”? Let me help you “Finding… Read more » about A day in life of a LLM International Commercial Law student
A day in the life of an MA Directing Film & TV student
The course I’m doing is MA Directing Film & Television. I’m expected to work with students from other courses that help me to produce films. There’s quite a lot of room and opportunity to meet and work with students from other media courses by organising some meet ups, let alone just being in the classroom…. Read more » about A day in the life of an MA Directing Film & TV student
Home vs Bournemouth
I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado and I have just started MLit (Hons) English here at BU. My arrival in the UK was more wonderful that I could have imagined and I would like to share my first day across the pond. Sunny blue vs misty green I landed in the UK on a misty… Read more » about Home vs Bournemouth
Free trip to China!
My experience as an international student in BU couldn’t have been better. I got chosen to be one of 13 students from different faculties and study levels (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) to represent BU in its inaugural Global Festival of Learning 2016. In China. For two weeks! All costs covered! Whoah! The programme itself is called Destination China Summer… Read more » about Free trip to China!
Why I love my Master’s degree in Archaeology
A couple of weeks into my Master’s degree in Archaeology at Bournemouth I can say two things with absolute honesty. Firstly, that it is one of the hardest things I have ever done (save writing my first novel). Secondly, that it is one of the most worthwhile things I am embarking on. It is a… Read more » about Why I love my Master’s degree in Archaeology
Roberta’s Story: Home vs Bournemouth
Hi Everyone! Roberta here again, my first months in Bournemouth have been full of discoveries and I can’t help comparing the reality of being here to my previous expectations of what living here would be like. Where is all that rain? I am originally from São Paulo, Brazil and the weather there is really beautiful…. Read more » about Roberta’s Story: Home vs Bournemouth
How PG study differs from UG study
Let me give you a quick rundown of UG study for me: I worked hard, went to every lecture, handed in everything on time, and passed all my exams. I learnt what felt like a lot. I thought I was so grown up. I thought I had got this learning thing down. I mean 2:1s… Read more » about How PG study differs from UG study
Living in Bournemouth: Amy’s top 3
Being asked to pick only three favourite things about Bournemouth is something of a challenge, as it is the first place I have lived on my own away from home, where I completed my undergraduate degree, and where I have chosen to come back to for my master’s…so of course I am a little biased…. Read more » about Living in Bournemouth: Amy’s top 3
Making the most of your first term, Amy’s top tips
Having spent the better part of 20 odd years in education, it is unsurprising that I have developed some tips and tricks to help make a good start of the term. So here is a short list of things I would suggest to help you start off your new term on the right foot! Talk… Read more » about Making the most of your first term, Amy’s top tips