How I did my marketing and events placement from home

I never expected I’d be doing my placement from home. Especially, the fact it was mostly focused on events. I was about to set off around the country for two weeks doing UCAS exhibitions when I was told they were no longer going ahead. After putting months of stress and work into organising the events,… Read more » about How I did my marketing and events placement from home

What wellbeing support is available to me at BU and how can I use it?

How are you, really? We all know that being a uni student can be tough sometimes. Whatever the source of your feelings, it is important to remember to prioritise your wellbeing, both mental and physical. BU has a variety of wellbeing services available to students which you can make use of should you need to…. Read more » about What wellbeing support is available to me at BU and how can I use it?

My placement experience with the ResLife team and setting up my own business

This is a guest blog post by current student George Merritt studying BA (Hons) Media Production.  Placement Company: ResLifeBU Placement Job Title: ResLifeBU Digital Content Creator LinkedIn account link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-merritt-a5862b175/ One of the most exciting prospects of studying at BU in Media Production was having the opportunity to take a sandwich-placement year in industry. Before… Read more » about My placement experience with the ResLife team and setting up my own business

Gaining confidence and networking on my placement in Barcelona

This is a guest blog post by final year student Niamh Woodmass, studying her BA (Hons) History. My name is Niamh Woodmass and I am a Final Year History student at Bournemouth University. I decided to do my 30 week work placement abroad as an English Language Assistant in Barcelona, Spain. Working abroad offers so… Read more » about Gaining confidence and networking on my placement in Barcelona

How can I make the most of BU’s Careers Service and the Careers Hub?

 How can I make the most of BU’s careers service and the careers hub? So you may have decided on going to university… Yay!  You are probably swept up in the excitement of your new independent adventure. However, when is the right time to start thinking about after university? At the end of the day,… Read more » about How can I make the most of BU’s Careers Service and the Careers Hub?

How can I enhance my employability during my studies?

Going to university and getting your degree is a major first step in the path to your dream career, however with more and more undergrads obtaining bachelor’s degrees, the playing field has been levelled. The good news is that there are lots of ways you can enhance your employability by taking part in extra-curricular activities,… Read more » about How can I enhance my employability during my studies?

My placement year at InterNations in Munich, Germany

This is a guest blogger post by current student Natalia Ceballos, studying BA (Hons) Media Production. Hi! My name is Natalia and I recently completed a placement abroad at InterNations GmbH as a Public Relations Intern. Placement Search First of all, if I had to describe the placement search using three words, I would say:… Read more » about My placement year at InterNations in Munich, Germany

Becoming a Physiotherapist during a Pandemic

This is a guest blog post by current student Rebekah Phillips, studying BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Hello, my name is Rebekah a (now) final year Physiotherapy student at Bournemouth University. I started University like the majority of students, I moved away from home and settled in Student Accommodation where I quickly learnt to fend for myself… Read more » about Becoming a Physiotherapist during a Pandemic

My year working for the biggest beauty brand in the world!

This is a guest blogger post by current student Brityn Vreeland currently studying BA (Hons) Marketing Communications. This past year I was fortunate enough to spend 12 months working for L’Oréal Paris and the L’Oréal UKI headquarters in London. During my second year of University, I was looking for placements pretty early on, with L’Oréal… Read more » about My year working for the biggest beauty brand in the world!

My placement experience encouraged me to start my own businesses

This is a guest blog post by current student Emily Thorne, studying BA (Hons) Communication and Media.  When I was searching for a placement in my second year at University, I found the most helpful platform was LinkedIn. LinkedIn has all the information you need to know as you create a platform and business page… Read more » about My placement experience encouraged me to start my own businesses

How to go out safely during the pandemic

If you’re excited about coming to university: you should be! It’s such an exciting time and even though there is a worldwide pandemic, there are different ways that you can keep yourself safe, and others, whilst still doing the outdoor stuff you love. I personally volunteer at a charity shop a couple of hours every… Read more » about How to go out safely during the pandemic