Student Blog

The social life of an international student

July 22, 2016

During the first term, we began with a bang as we were hit with the Freshers’ Fair fever which lasted for two whole weeks! This is the time when you meet new people, make new friends, join cool societies that do awesome activities and explore Bournemouth and neighbouring areas such as The Jurassic Coast. One… Read more » about The social life of an international student

Tonya’s story: Studying MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects

July 19, 2016

Thinking of studying MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects? Tonya tells you what you can expect.

My Bournemouth top ten

July 15, 2016

One of the best things about coming to study in Bournemouth is the location. You’re right on the coast, in a beautiful part of the world in a lively town that has plenty to offer. Whether you want a club, culture, or natural beauty, there’ll be something for everyone. Hopefully, you’ll have a great time… Read more » about My Bournemouth top ten

How to beat stress at uni

July 12, 2016

University can be a stressful experience, especially at postgraduate level when the work becomes that little bit more intense and you only have a year to do everything in. I should confess at this point that I am the world’s biggest worrier – I stress about most things, and if it seems like there’s nothing… Read more » about How to beat stress at uni

The world (or at least England) is your oyster

July 8, 2016

The main thing that I, as a U.S. Citizen, have yet to get used to is the simplicity of being able to travel here in the UK, as well as the rest of Europe. Ridiculous airline prices and a massive country are perhaps the reason as to why I always saw travelling as something that… Read more » about The world (or at least England) is your oyster

BU archaeologists discover more about prehistoric life in Dorset’s Iron Age ‘Duropolis’

July 6, 2016

Excavations of a prehistoric town in rural Dorset – the largest unenclosed settlement yet uncovered in the UK – have revealed more about the extent of the Iron Age occupation and the people who lived there. Bournemouth University (BU) archaeologists are investigating the site in Winterborne Kingston – dubbed ‘Duropolis’, after the local Iron Age… Read more » about BU archaeologists discover more about prehistoric life in Dorset’s Iron Age ‘Duropolis’

My Business School Dean’s Scholarship

July 5, 2016

I am Esther Fowowe, a 25-year-old international student from Nigeria, currently studying for my Master’s degree, LLM International Tax Law at Bournemouth University. I was privileged to be awarded the Faculty of Management Dean’s International Scholarship which was a £6,000 (50%) reduction in my tuition fee. After my initial application to study at Bournemouth University, I… Read more » about My Business School Dean’s Scholarship

Olivia’s top study tips

July 1, 2016

Along with all the benefits of summertime in Bournemouth come the unwelcome and unpreventable exams. As an arts student I got away relatively unscathed during my undergrad. While the physicists and medics slogged away at endless weeks of tests and papers, I had only a handful of 3 hour, high pressure scribble fests. However, exams… Read more » about Olivia’s top study tips

Being Taiwanese in Bournemouth

June 24, 2016

Bournemouth, of course, is one of the most well-known tourist destinations with pleasant climates throughout the year in the UK. When I first came to the city, I did not worry about whether or not I would get used to it; I can get any questions answered through the Bournemouth University Taiwanese Students Association on… Read more » about Being Taiwanese in Bournemouth

Shaay’s story: Bournemouth Food Festival

June 24, 2016

If you’re a foodie like BU student Shaay, you’ll want to hear all about the Bournemouth Food Festival!

Being Brazilian in Bournemouth

June 24, 2016

Although England is not as warm as Brazil, the weather is overall good in Bournemouth. The sky is usually blue and it is sunny (even when it is freezing outside). The beautiful sky and wonderful beaches remind me of Brazil and make me feel at home. Outside activities such as running on the beach and… Read more » about Being Brazilian in Bournemouth

How I’ve grown through BU’s Build Your Own MA short courses

June 23, 2016

I attended my first module on the Media Short Courses in July 2015. As a blogger and freelance writer, I found the two day residential course and subsequent seven weeks of online learning in Writing, Editing & Publishing helped me work towards realising the dream of having my work published. One surprising lesson I’m learning… Read more » about How I’ve grown through BU’s Build Your Own MA short courses