Hi! My name is Sujata Singh, from India, and I am studying MA Media and Communication. Bournemouth University has a diverse range of students from different parts of the world. There’s also a lovely Indian community in Bournemouth, and here are some of my experiences: Indian Friend Circle – I’m really happy with the fact… Read more » about An Indian in Bournemouth
Not wanting 6th form and college to end and having to grow up
College and sixth-form is an exciting time, its when you first start to feel smaller parts of yourself become independent, whilst also having a school like network behind you still supporting you. In the UK, it is now a legal requirement to stay in education until you are 18. So when it comes to university… Read more » about Not wanting 6th form and college to end and having to grow up
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An Italian in Bournemouth
I’m Lara Barusso, a BA Computer Animation Art & Design student from Italy. Surprisingly, there are many Italians in Bournemouth; I’ve even found them in my same course, and in the years above me. I have met lots of Italians outside of class and outside of uni, although most of them came here to study,… Read more » about An Italian in Bournemouth
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International placement with Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation in Greece
This is a guest blog by current student Martha Davis studying BA (Hons) Communication and Media. My experience When I said I was heading to Greece for a few months to work in marine conservation, many people oohed and ahead, envying at the mamma mia lifestyle I was heading to! I can confirm that living… Read more » about International placement with Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation in Greece
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My eye-opening nursing elective in Zambia
This is a guest blog by Jasmine Wright, 3rd-year BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student at BU. She recently travelled to Lusaka in Zambia on a two-week clinical elective to see the differences between healthcare in the UK and in the developing world. This was one of the best experiences of my life. When I started… Read more » about My eye-opening nursing elective in Zambia
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Bournemouth’s best bars
Bournemouth is known for its social atmosphere and the vast number of bars, pubs and restaurants!!! Students of BU get to enjoy Bournemouth’s best bits just as much as any resident here. From the Student Union’s on campus bar, Dylan’s to the beach bar, Aruba, here is a list of Bournemouth’s Best Bars (in no… Read more » about Bournemouth’s best bars
Top student shopping tips!
I’m Lara Barusso, a BA Computer Animation Art and Design student from Italy, and I have some top student shopping tips to share with you all! As a student, I definitely don’t have much money, so I try my best to save what I can, and during my time here I have found a few… Read more » about Top student shopping tips!
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An American Postgrad in Bournemouth
Hi, my name is Garrett Bucklin, I am an American and have been living in Bournemouth for about 9 months now. I am currently on the MBA program and have enjoyed every minute of my time here. There is quite a diversity to the culture out here. As Bournemouth is a university town, it means… Read more » about An American Postgrad in Bournemouth
Finding a placement and making the most of it
Hey there, my name is Alejandra and I’m a Master’s student from Colombia. As part of my course, MSc Nutrition and Behaviour, I had to undertake a work placement of 12 days. Although it sounds like a short time, I discovered that there is a lot to do and learn. This is the story of… Read more » about Finding a placement and making the most of it
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Finding international food in Bournemouth
As a first-year Brazilian American living in Bournemouth, I am constantly searching for supermarkets that have Brazilian ingredients that no other cuisines have, or similar to those found in Asian Markets. Personally, I never ate many “American foods” in my household, but I find that British and American cuisines are synonymous in many ways. The… Read more » about Finding international food in Bournemouth
Managing anxiety at university
Anxiety is a sensitive topic. While it’s now widely discussed, talking about it on a personal level can be really hard. Before I went to uni, I don’t think I really understood what anxiety was. Sure I had heard of it but not knowing anyone directly suffering from it, it was something that just was…. Read more » about Managing anxiety at university
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My placement overseas in Vancouver
This is a guest blog by current student Siân Venables Hello there! My name is Siân and I am a placement student currently studying Computer Visualisation and Animation at Bournemouth University. I have spent the past eight months working in industry as a visual effects artist and, come September, I will be returning to BU… Read more » about My placement overseas in Vancouver