Student Blog

Ten pieces of advice as a fellow Indian Student

June 25, 2020 Applying, Creative Writing, International student stories, Postgraduate, Student Blogs, Student life

Ten pieces of advice I would like to give as a fellow Indian Student in Media and Communication Courses (more or less also applicable to other courses and pathways): Research your journey. Before even leaving your home take a good look at your journey plan and try to find some interesting avenues. If a… Read more »

First-ever “Student Masterclass” hosted by NCCA Animation Society

March 25, 2020 International student stories, Postgraduate, Student Blogs, Student life, Students' Union, Visiting BU

Animation Society plays an important part in the lives of all animation students at Bournemouth University. It acts as a link between social events for networking as well as learning the ways of the industry, while keeping the students updated on the latest technologies and practices. While walking on the same ideals, Animation Society organised… Read more »

The ultimate guide to student discounts

February 14, 2017 Featured, Fees and funding, Local area, Postgraduate, Student Blogs

There is a rumour going around that says that living and studying in the UK is so expensive that you, as a student, have to struggle to cover all the expenses without breaking your wallet – but I’m here to tell you that’s not the case! You can still enjoy delicious foods, drinks and all… Read more »

How to make uni a place like home: The ultimate guide to BU’s welfare and support

February 8, 2017 Health and wellbeing, Local area, Postgraduate, Student Blogs, Visiting BU

Many of us are afraid to face the anxiety of first going to uni; especially if we have to move away from home and sometimes even to another country. An independent life starts; we have to learn to live, study and struggle financially and emotionally – without mommy always around to back us up when something happens…. Read more »

A day in the life of a postgrad student

February 1, 2017 Featured, Postgraduate, Student Blogs, Student life, Vlogs

Here’s just one of a whole range of days as a postgrad. It’s a crazy ride but so worth it.

Why I stayed at BU

January 16, 2017 Featured, Local area, Postgraduate, Returners, Student Blogs, Visiting BU

I am currently a postgraduate student studying MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU. I also studied my undergraduate degree here too. I love Bournemouth, and that is essentially why I stayed. But the reasons why I love Bournemouth are more than just that! The university has some amazing facilities for my course, there is a dedicated… Read more »

The social life of a postgrad student

January 12, 2017 Featured, Local area, Postgraduate, Student life, Vlogs

Ellie is here to talk to you about the social life of a postgrad student…

What to pack when you come to Bournemouth!

January 3, 2017 International student stories, Postgraduate

Greetings from Bournemouth! I am Jaime from Colorado, studying MLIT (Hons) English at BU. If you are like me, deciding what to bring to the UK and what to buy is a challenging task! Below is my guide to help you decide what is most important. What Should I Bring? Make sure to bring a… Read more »

Eating in Bournemouth

January 3, 2017 International student stories, Local area, Postgraduate

Flying all the way to Bournemouth from Texas for University, I had plenty of concerns, the first of them being, “What am I supposed to eat??” While English food isn’t too different from American food, recognising the names of popular restaurants, snacks, and grocery stores took some getting used to. Not too far from the… Read more »

Roberta’s 5 top tips on writing a winning scholarship personal statement

December 28, 2016 Fees and funding, International student stories, Postgraduate

My name is Roberta and I’m from Brazil. I started my MSc Biological Anthropology here at BU. I was awarded the 50% Executive Dean’s Scholarship, and for that I had to write a personal statement. It was pretty hard for me to do it, so here are some tips that might help you through the… Read more »

Eating in Bournemouth

December 21, 2016 International student stories, Local area, Postgraduate

Hey everyone, my name is Roberta and I’m in Bournemouth for my MSc Biological Anthropology. I’m from Brazil and as many of you may know, it’s a huge country with many different types of food and flavours, depending on the region you live in. When I arrived at Bournemouth, I was very curious about what… Read more »

Living in Corfe House

December 20, 2016 International student stories, Postgraduate

Hi! My name is JC and I’m doing an MSc in Maritime Archaeology at BU. I’m currently living in Corfe House, student accommodation based in Poole. Corfe house is run by Unite-student. Location! Location! Location! Corfe house is located right beside Aldi supermarket. From my window, I can see the coach station, which makes travelling… Read more »