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
Being away from home in a new place is scary enough, especially if you’re too far away from home to visit regularly. I was quite lucky as I’m from the south of Hampshire, and my home was only an hour’s drive from Bournemouth. Still, I moved into Purbeck House during the pandemic, which meant seeing… Read more » about How to feel at home when you’re away from home
Hey guys, here is my Summer Ball 2023 vlog! I was lucky enough to photograph this event and in this vlog, I’m going to take you through the set up and prep before Summer Ball, and what it was like on the night! I hope you enjoy watching 😊
Summer Ball is an exciting time of the year! A place for all students to come together to celebrate the end of the academic year (and the end of their degrees for many students!). It is organised by the student’s union SUBU to fundraise for other activities throughout the next academic year, such as financially… Read more » about Everything you need to know about the BU Summer Ball
This is a guest blog post written by MA English & Literary Media student, Zoey. The opportunity to intern with The Tandem Collective, a global digital marketing agency operating in the publishing arena, came about halfway through the spring semester when a representative from Tandem attended as a guest speaker. Following the presentation, Tandem offered… Read more » about Zoey’s Experience Interning with The Tandem Collective
This is a guest blog post from student Harley Huyen Le about her challenges and successes so far. From Vietnam adapting to a new country, it’s common for us international students to be overwhelmed sometimes, no matter how many experiences we have had. I am no exception. Fortunately, thanks to the support from our lecturers,… Read more » about From Vietnam to Bournemouth Harley Huyen Le’s experiences so far
Being a ‘mature’ student, I already lived locally and didn’t need to move into halls, so I stayed in the flat I already lived in. That played a small role in not being able to meet and socialise with my peers prior to my first day at uni. I’m quite an open, talk-to-anyone kind of… Read more » about What joining a society will do for your social life at Uni
Arriving to your accommodation early? Staying until your tenancy runs out? Whatever your reason, at some point you’re likely to be in Bournemouth during the summer. When societies take a pause and you’re (temporarily!) free from lectures and seminars, you might start to wonder what to do with your spare time. Of course, Bournemouth is… Read more » about 5 things to do in Bournemouth during the summer
Don’t forget to Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! Leaving behind the family and venturing into the unknown is a journey filled with mixed emotions for international students. As someone who has embarked on this path myself, I understand the profound longing for a sense of belonging. In this blog post, I will… Read more » about Finding a Sense of Belonging: Tips for International Students to Create a Home in the UK Away from Home
Don’t forget to Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As a recent graduate in mass communication, of course, I assumed that I knew exactly what I was getting into when it came to a master’s degree in advertising. In reality, I have never been more naive. I used to believe that studying… Read more » about The Course I ordered Vs the Course I got; my experience as a Bournemouth University MA Advertising student.
Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! Education has the power to transform lives, but the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education can often be overwhelming. As a student facing financial constraints, the opportunity to receive a scholarship can be a ray of hope. In my journey as an aspiring student from… Read more » about A Blessing in Disguise: How a £3500 Academic Excellence Scholarship Alleviated Financial Strain for Me and My Family
How I spent five weeks in Fiji through the Turing Scheme funding at BU
The benefits of part-time work for international students
How the accreditations on the Multimedia Journalism course aid your employability
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