My semester abroad to New Jersey, America

This is a guest blog by current student Isabel Bedford-Payne. I am Issy Bedford-Payne and I’m a second year student at Bournemouth university studying Events management. My semester abroad is at Montclair state university in New Jersey, America. I have never been to New Jersey but I have visited New York three times. Being accepted… Read more » about My semester abroad to New Jersey, America

Bournemouth’s vibrancy and colour

Bournemouth is a resort town located in Dorset. It is situated in the south of England and is well-connected to London by road or train. The main highlight of this amazing town is the mixture of different cultures, and the town attracts tourists from all around the world. Bournemouth also has its own international airport… Read more » about Bournemouth’s vibrancy and colour

Studying abroad in the Algarve

This is a guest blog by current student Árdís Aslaugardottir studying BA (Hons) Events Management Hello! I am Árdís, an Icelandic BA (Hons) Events Management undergraduate at Bournemouth University. At first, I wasn’t really that excited to do a semester abroad because at Bournemouth University I’m already technically ‘studying abroad’. That said, my best friend… Read more » about Studying abroad in the Algarve

Where am I? I guess I am lost again…

Hello guys! Many of you may be thinking about what to do and how you will adjust during the first weeks of your studies at BU, so today I will be telling you about my first weeks here at BU as an international postgraduate student. Moving in and adjusting to Bournemouth I arrived a week… Read more » about Where am I? I guess I am lost again…

An Indian in Bournemouth

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

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

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