Rama Permana is currently with the Bournemouth University Business School as a Postgraduate Researcher. In his guest blog he talks about what brought him to Bournemouth and how he has found working towards his PhD and living here. Why did you choose to research at BU and what has attracted you to research this area?… Read more » about Why I chose Bournemouth for my Postgraduate Research Degree
Hey, it’s Pip here! In my vlog, I talk through how I got involved with BU’s Nerve Radio station, and why I’m so glad I did! I talk about the skills I’ve learned and how my involvement with the station has evolved during my time at BU 😊
Almost every student I’ve met while at BU took the usual college-then-straight-to-university route, but that wasn’t the case for me. After finishing my A-levels, I still didn’t know for sure what I wanted to do with my life (sounds dramatic, I know). So, I went on what could only be described as a “non-traditional” route… Read more » about Going back to full-time study three years after college
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more international news and stories! Nestled along the stunning Jurassic Coastline, two iconic landmarks interest adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike: Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks. These natural formations have astonished visitors for centuries with their awe-inspiring beauty. If you find yourself in Bournemouth, this guide will provide you… Read more » about First Destination to Visit in the UK being A BU student: Durdle Door & Old Harry Rocks
Hey everyone, I’m back with a vlog about how to feel at home at uni! I’ve got 5 tips on how to do this – I hope you find it useful 🙂
Some people may feel a little apprehensive about how and if you will make friends when at university. I realised when I arrived there are lots of ways you can make friends! In this blog, I chat about some ways you can make friends whilst at Bournemouth University. Freshers’ week When you arrive at BU… Read more » about Making new friends at BU
This International Self-care day it’s good to highlight and remember some of those ways we can encourage our self-care. Self-care isn’t all a pamper session with face masks and a bubble bath – although it can be. Looking after yourself has so many other aspects too, including the financial, physical, psychological, and emotional ways we… Read more » about Top tips for self care
Hey, I’m Mia and in my vlog I’ve discussed the differences between living in uni accommodation and living in a house for the first time! I’ve mentioned what you can expect from living in a house for the first time and some tips on the transition from halls to house. I hope it helps!
This is a guest blog by Giang, who is studying MSc Events Management at BU. Having travelled across half the globe to the UK, I was eager to take in new challenges and push my limits. Choosing this course was never a safe option personally, let alone the decision to study abroad. I never knew… Read more » about Giang shares her experience studying MSc Events Management
Here is my tour of BU’s accommodation Purbeck House with some additional tips on how to make your move to uni smooth and minimise your homesickness! Hope you find it useful 🙂
I’ll be honest, before coming to university I had no idea that student bank accounts were a thing, and so an article like this would have been quite useful! You might be thinking, what’s the point? I already have an account, why do I need another? One word: Freebies! Firstly let’s understand the difference between… Read more » about Everything you need to know about student bank accounts
This guest blog is written by MA Media & Communication student, Esther Sandra Mene about their experience attending the Rising Voices event. I attended a transformative event called Rising Voices that took place with the aim of creating visibility for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) writers in the Dorset area. This event was… Read more » about My experience of the Rising Voices event
My Hospitality placement experience in Melbourne, Australia
Stacey, Rosie, and Eli’s Duke of Imran Award
Studying in the UK as an international student: Is it worth it?
How much money you need as a student (& money saving tips)
The role of accreditation in Psychology degrees: what does it mean?
Navigating university life: things I wish I knew before I arrived
My overseas experience as a Master’s student with the Turing Scheme
Why I chose Computer Animation at BU? An International Student’s Perspective
Things to do in Bournemouth as the seasons change from Winter to Spring