How do you stay healthy when you’re doing your Master’s degree? Tonya shares her advice and first-hand experience.
Why I chose to do a Master’s
When I started my undergraduate degree in Multimedia, the idea of doing a Master’s in the future never occurred to me. My course was very broad and covered a range of different areas, from audio and video production to scriptwriting, photography to web design, and my time was spent learning about all of these and… Read more » about Why I chose to do a Master’s
Juggling childcare and uni
Being a mother while studying at university can be a wonderful experience. I should know, I’ve been doing it for the last two years along with my husband who is studying as well. We have not only been juggling child care and uni, but we’ve also been doing it away from our home country and… Read more » about Juggling childcare and uni
I stayed at BU for my Master’s
Once you’ve decided to study a Master’s, choosing the course can be difficult enough let alone having to go through the whole process again of deciding which university to go to. When faced with this decision I had to do a lot of research and it was almost like the undergraduate process all over again!… Read more » about I stayed at BU for my Master’s
Iakovos’s story: Is postgraduate study right for you?
If you’re not sure whether or not postgraduate study is right for you, Iakovos has some tips to help you make your decision.
What you get from a Postgraduate Open Afternoon
University open days are known as opportunities for prospective students to explore the uni campuses, facilities or accommodation. On an open day the students can also gather information about potential courses they are aiming for and speak to staff or student ambassadors about what it would be like to study there. At BU, open days… Read more » about What you get from a Postgraduate Open Afternoon
How I got a tuition fee waiver
Deciding between studying for a Master’s degree or braving the big wide world of employment was a tough decision for me to make. After graduating in 2015 I was unsure exactly what it was I even wanted to do with my degree. I spent many hours searching the internet for jobs and even applied to… Read more » about How I got a tuition fee waiver
Making the most of student discounts
Being a student can be a tough time financially, but the strain is eased by making use of your student discount. Your student card can be used to get discounts from a vast range of shops and services, plus you can get extra discounts by buying an NUS Extra card. Here are my top tips… Read more » about Making the most of student discounts
Coping with homesickness
Homesickness is something that affects many students, and not just those who have travelled hundreds of miles to university. Even if you only live a short distance away, you’ll probably miss home at some point. You might even feel fine at the beginning, but suddenly start feeling homesick after you’ve settled in. As postgraduate students,… Read more » about Coping with homesickness
Tonya’s story: Postgraduate loans breakdown
If you’ve been worrying about funding your studies, Tonya has some good news for you about postgraduate loans.
Why I love being a BU sport scholar
Receiving a BU Sport Scholarship is about more than just money. We asked some of our students what it means to them to have a Sport Scholarship, and here’s what they said: Chloe Thomas – table tennis My name is Chloe and I am a first year student at Bournemouth Uni, studying Nutrition. I am a Welsh… Read more » about Why I love being a BU sport scholar
Undergraduate to postgraduate study: A big step!
Some days, postgraduate life seems very different from undergrad. Gone are the carefree days where it was fine – even expected – to spend all day in bed, your entire loan in one week, and all your free time napping. It cannot be emphasised enough that studying a postgraduate course is a hugely rewarding and… Read more » about Undergraduate to postgraduate study: A big step!
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