Hi! I am Sujata Shekhawat from India and I am studying MA Media and Communication. It is true that we all go to University to study, do assignments, presentations and exams, but I believe that university life should not be limited to only studying. It is always good to learn something new and be part… Read more » about The amazing clubs and societies at BU
Living in Dorchester House
Hi! I am Sujata Shekhawat from India and I am doing Media and Communication. Moving away from home and living an independent life can be a daunting experience for many, but it’s quite normal. In my case, it was my first time living away from home so I was pretty nervous, I needed a place… Read more » about Living in Dorchester House
Social and cultural life for international students
Hi everyone, I’m Ram from Malaysia, from the MA Directing Film and Television course. Today I would like to share my views about the social and cultural life that international students can have in Bournemouth. Bournemouth’s diversity Bournemouth is not an extremely busy place to live in, but at the same time it strikes a… Read more » about Social and cultural life for international students
Top tips for budgeting as a student
Hi everyone! I’m Areej! I am from Egypt and I’m doing the games software engineering course. Today I am going to tell you all about some budgeting tips that I personally follow. Being a student and having limited finances doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t go out or that you have to live off of instant… Read more » about Top tips for budgeting as a student
Why Bournemouth is the best town for students…
We all think that whatever town our university is in, it is the best town for students but Bournemouth definitely is something special! When my friends visit from other universities, they comment on how great it is, so it’s not just my bias… here are a few reasons why: The Beach. Bournemouth is situated… Read more » about Why Bournemouth is the best town for students…
Exam tips for when you’re taking GCSE’s
GCSE exams happen every year and hundreds of students go through them and sometimes this is easy to forget when you sit looking at your exam timetable wondering where on earth to start. Although some people may naturally excel at recalling information they’ve learnt, others may struggle a bit more. A key thing to keep… Read more » about Exam tips for when you’re taking GCSE’s
Being a Student Ambassador: A perfect opportunity
Hi everyone, my name is Alejandra and I am a Master’s student from Colombia. Before arriving in the UK, I found out about student ambassadors and their roles. Writing blogs caught my attention because I wanted to gain experience within the university. I also wanted to earn some money for myself and this is what… Read more » about Being a Student Ambassador: A perfect opportunity
Comparing and Contrasting: American and British study skills
I completed two years of higher education previously in the US in a community college before I came to BU and there are numerous differences between the two education systems. At home studying was focused on online and based around memorising information. Online access had to be paid for and quizzes and e-textbooks were closely… Read more » about Comparing and Contrasting: American and British study skills
What to expect at a Postgraduate Open Day
I have never been one of those people who have to see it to believe it. I like to think the world is a little more complex than that. Well – I say never – when it comes to my university experience, I am most certainly going to explore and see as much as I… Read more » about What to expect at a Postgraduate Open Day
BA (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology. Do you dig it?!
This is a guest blog by current student Sam Randall, studying BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology. I’ve always been interested in archaeology and anthropology – I grew up in Somerset and Wiltshire and there are so many artefacts all around us. I can’t remember specifically what I found that got me so interested, but I became fascinated with archaeology and then later by human remains. I… Read more » about BA (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology. Do you dig it?!
How BU encourages students to follow their career prospects
Hello everyone! I cannot tell you how BU has improved my career prospects! As I am studying MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology, my examples will be based on my course, but you can see what BU can offer in terms of placement opportunities. The first week of our classes, the professor came in to introduce herself,… Read more » about How BU encourages students to follow their career prospects
The BU Music Scholarship enabled me to pursue my studies and my passion
This is guest blog by current student Ed Parker, studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. As a youngster, I invested thousands of hours into developing my musical skills, and performed at a high level. When I made a career change and decided to go back to university to study nursing, I was concerned I would not have the time or… Read more » about The BU Music Scholarship enabled me to pursue my studies and my passion