We’re the Transitions team. We want to help make sure your transition to BU is as easy as possible…. The two suitcases rule When thinking about what to bring to the UK there are a few things to consider. Check the luggage allowance for your airline. If you need to bring more, it’s usually much… Read more » about What to bring to the UK
My work placement with the Ministry of Education in Denmark
This is a guest blog by current student Bettina Dorffer studying BA (Hons) Politics. I was lucky enough to secure a long placement with the Ministry of Education in Denmark. Something which certainly was not secured after my first application. Applying for a placement is time consuming, I faced several rejections but I did not… Read more » about My work placement with the Ministry of Education in Denmark
Ten Essential Apps for a Bournemouth University Student
As a university student, some of the apps that you can get which just make life a little easier for yourself, are incredible. Here are ten of the most essential apps that you may need as a Bournemouth University student. Student Discount Apps – StudentBeans, Totum and UniDays In addition to having your student identification… Read more » about Ten Essential Apps for a Bournemouth University Student
A Day in the Life of a Computer Animation Art & Design Student
This is a guest blog by current student Stephanie Robert, studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design. Studying animation is a challenging course, but every day allows you to do what you enjoy doing. The assignments allow you to be innovative and creative, pushing your work in whichever direction you choose. Spread across the… Read more » about A Day in the Life of a Computer Animation Art & Design Student
Kim Machipisa’s BA (Hons) Marketing Communications placement experience
This is a guest blog from Kim Machipisa, BA (Hons) Marketing Communications final year student. In my third year at BU (2018/19) I undertook a 12-month placement as part of my sandwich course program. So, as you can imagine, the preparations of things such as CVs, covering letters and applications had to start in the… Read more » about Kim Machipisa’s BA (Hons) Marketing Communications placement experience
Learning to work as a group, and working to learn as a group
Hello, my name is Patrycja from Poland, and I study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design at Bournemouth University. At university, there are lots of different ways to learn: some are implied by the type of assessment and some have to be discovered by the student themselves. Independent learning is a big part of… Read more » about Learning to work as a group, and working to learn as a group
The university food shop: tips, tricks and getting to grips
Moving away to university can be difficult, as for many of you it will be your first experience living on your own. This means having to look after yourself… those pre cooked frozen meals your mum made you won’t last forever! It is easy to be so wrapped up in the one million other things… Read more » about The university food shop: tips, tricks and getting to grips
A student guide to laundry
Laundry whilst living in halls is something that is very quick and easy to get the hang off, thanks to what is offered to you by your accommodation and what you receive is similar across all the accommodations. Going into university, this wasn’t something I was fully used to doing it myself, but the halls… Read more » about A student guide to laundry
Week One Guide: Pasta and Google Maps
Hello, my name is Patrycja! I’m from Poland and I study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at Bournemouth University. There is so much to do in order to prepare for your new life as a university student. Whether you’ve come through Clearing and you’re trying to organise everything at the last minute, or… Read more » about Week One Guide: Pasta and Google Maps
Presenting my dissertation research at an international conference
This is a guest blog by student Sabine Töppig, who has just graduated with a first honours degree in Events Management. I have just returned from the island Chios in Greece where the annual International Conference of Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism (ICSIMAT) was held. The conference chair Androniki (Niki) Kavoura from the University of… Read more » about Presenting my dissertation research at an international conference
How to adjust living with others
This is a guest blog by current students Alice studying BA (Hons) Communication and Media. So you have just moved into your accommodation, you’re in your room and you have no idea what to do next. This is going to be a new adventure for you! Of course it is going to be scary. For… Read more » about How to adjust living with others
Asperges syndrome and it’s impact on student life
This is a guest blog by current student Peter, studying BA (Hons) International Management. Hello, my name is Peter and I’ve just finished my first year of university. I am studying International Hospitality Management and am an older student aged 26. Being a mature student isn’t always a bad thing… as being slightly older I… Read more » about Asperges syndrome and it’s impact on student life