Gabriela Sonomura, an undergraduate student from Brazil, joined BU during a one-month voluntary placement. To help Gabriela integrate and learn more about BU and student life in the UK, current student Ally Arthur-Worsop spent time with her, going to lectures and working together. Here Gabriela gives her account of what they learned from each other…… Read more » about When two cultures collide (Part 1)
This week’s top questions
1. Do you accept City & Guilds in Key Skills level 2 Maths and English, as part of the minimum entry academic requirements for your nursing courses? If your certificate states Key Skills Level 2 then yes, we will accept this qualification. Saying that, if your qualification states Numeracy or Maths Level 2, then you… Read more » about This week’s top questions
BU varsity teams make national sports finals
Six Bournemouth University teams are to compete at one of the highest levels in University Sport. After five months of hard work six sportBU Varsity teams have made the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Western Conference Cup finals on Wednesday 18th March. The leading squads, coming under Bournemouth University’s sportBU banner, include Women’s Badminton 1st,… Read more » about BU varsity teams make national sports finals
TV Production graduates win Royal Television Society Awards
Recent graduates from BU’s TV production course had their work recognised at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards. Several 2014 graduates from the BA (Hons) Television Production course were shortlisted in the student categories at the RTS Southern Centre Awards, which celebrate the best of broadcast talent across the region. Katy Davis won the Best… Read more » about TV Production graduates win Royal Television Society Awards
How my first year has influenced me
Going into your first year of University is such a massive leap in life. Household comforts, money in the bank from your Saturday job and the short walk or bus journey to college becomes a million miles from that ‘home sweet home’ environment. You feel like the most grown up person in the world, you… Read more » about How my first year has influenced me
10 things to do in Bournemouth
It’s not just Bournemouth’s university that’s great; living here is awesome too! Bournemouth is the perfect mix of country, coastal and city living. 1) Take a trip on the Bournemouth Balloon in the South Gardens. Familiarise yourself with your new surroundings. 2) Have a house/flat mate’s selfie on the pier. Beware it may take a… Read more » about 10 things to do in Bournemouth
My scholarship story
When I read the news that I had been awarded the scholarship for most promising student from an Access to HE qualification I was overwhelmed. For me, getting to university itself was an accomplishment I was never sure I would achieve. Although I had a decent education, through my adolescent years, it is fair to… Read more » about My scholarship story
My daily routine at university
Daniella Conway tells us about her life as an Accounting and Finance student. 7:30 – Attempt to wake up (and fail). 8:00 – Wake up and get ready for university. 9:20 – Catch the U3 bus into university. I always have a spare 20 minutes or so, so I either go to the library to print off… Read more » about My daily routine at university
BU graduate receives prestigious Hospitality Mentoring Award
Bournemouth University graduate Daniele Quattromini has been named as the winner of this year’s Gold Service Scholarship for hospitality award. As winner, he will receive a year’s worth of expert mentoring, where he will work with the Royal Household at a state banquet, visit the vineyards of Champagne and Bordeaux, amongst other things. Quattromini, 25,… Read more » about BU graduate receives prestigious Hospitality Mentoring Award
The Bournemouth Buzz
It should be noted that going out in Bournemouth is like putting on underwear – it’s essential. Whether you like to splash the cash or save your pennies, there is at least one bar or night out that is perfect for you. Almost every bar along ‘the strip’ (also known as Old Christchurch Road) has… Read more » about The Bournemouth Buzz
What do you want to know?
Here’s what you’ve been asking the askBU team this week… 1. I’m interested in studying either your Film Production & Cinematography or Photography course, where would my studies be based? These courses are delivered at the Wiltshire College Salisbury, a BU Partner College. All aspects of your course from teaching, accommodation and student life will… Read more » about What do you want to know?
Why I gave up working for myself to go to university
When someone suggested I go to university at the age of 24, I thought they were crazy – I surely wouldn’t get accepted in to uni at my age! But after visiting the Bournemouth University website and reading about the interesting courses on offer, I decided to find out if it was actually an option… Read more » about Why I gave up working for myself to go to university