BU is a lot more diverse than I originally expected. When I went to the Fresher’s Fair during my first year, I stumbled across the Liberation Campaign in the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU). There are six campaigns represented by SUBU; Women’s Campaign, Transgender and Non-Binary Students Campaign, Students’ with Disabilities Campaign, LGB+ Campaign,… Read more » about Being part of the Asian, Arab and Ethnic Minority (AAEM) Community
Group projects – Yay or Nay
Group projects can be daunting and not always associated with fair work. However, they shouldn’t be, as working in a team is valued greatly by employers and they provide an opportunity to broaden your views. At BU all lecturers are aware of the fact that not all students have the skillset to work in a… Read more » about Group projects – Yay or Nay
My reasons for studying Tourism & Hospitality at BU
This is a guest blog by current student Aranka Spanyik, read her blog to find out why she choose to study at Bournemouth University. Hello! My name is Aranka and I study International Tourism & Hospitality Management. When I came to an Open Day at BU, I instantly felt like I belonged, and I also… Read more » about My reasons for studying Tourism & Hospitality at BU
Bournemouth’s Central Perks
Coming to university, one thing I couldn’t not do is explore the local coffee shops and brunch spots. As a big brunch fan I had to do my fair share of scouting out the good spots. With a student budget and needing vegetarian friendly options, I have found some fabulous coffee shops and eateries in… Read more » about Bournemouth’s Central Perks
The Graduate Project: Finishing my TV Production degree
Despite the challenges of having to create a full production completely online, my graduate project has proven to be a very informative experience both bringing together all the key elements from the last three years on my course but also helping me determine where I want to go in the future with my work in… Read more » about The Graduate Project: Finishing my TV Production degree
Christian’s work abroad experience in Bergen
This is a guest blog by Christian Abi Farah, BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy graduate. Studying sports therapy at Bournemouth University presented me with many opportunities. One of the most valuable experiences was being able to work abroad in Bergen, Norway. This had me witness a completely different culture and way of living. People in Bergen… Read more » about Christian’s work abroad experience in Bergen
Natasha’s Archaeology career on The Great British Dig
This is a guest blog by Natasha Billson, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Archaeology at Bournemouth University in 2013. Since then she has worked across the world as a Field Archaeologist and TV Presenter on the Discovery/Science Channel and Channel 4’s The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden. When I look back at… Read more » about Natasha’s Archaeology career on The Great British Dig
Staying on in Halls
As I am currently in my final year at BU, living in a comfortable environment this year was more important to me than ever following COVID-19 and the direction my course would be going – being more online than usual. This is why deciding to go back into halls was a quick decision for me…. Read more » about Staying on in Halls
All you need to know about applying for the NHS Learning Support Fund
This is a guest blog post by current student Cara Ginnifer, studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice. Hello, my name is Cara, I’m a student ODP. I initially heard about the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF) through student finance. Most students are aware of student finance but as allied health professionals we can apply… Read more » about All you need to know about applying for the NHS Learning Support Fund
Why I chose BU to study Events Management
This is a guest blog by BA (Hons) Events Management student Emma Cottingham. Emma shares what it is like to study at Bournemouth University and offers some top tips to future students starting university. Why did you decide to study at BU and what attracted you to the Events Management degree? I have always been… Read more » about Why I chose BU to study Events Management
My Southampton Football Club placement during a pandemic
This is a guest blog by Connie Dayman, BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology and Coaching Sciences student. Connie discusses her placement experience at Southampton Football Club. One of the main reasons I chose to study at Bournemouth University three years ago, was the opportunity to get some real world applied experience for a full year on… Read more » about My Southampton Football Club placement during a pandemic
My experience as an ODP student
This is a guest blog post by current student Cara Ginnifer, studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice. I’m Cara, a first year student studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP). Not many people know what an ODP is or that we exist – I personally think it’s one of the best careers in healthcare. I… Read more » about My experience as an ODP student