From surviving an one-in-a-million rare blood disease to qualifying as an ODP

My name is Sam Castro and I am currently a second year student at Bournemouth University studying Operating Department Practice. My story begins on the May bank holiday weekend in 2014.  I had just finished another 50-hour week at the office.  I was feeling pretty tired but I had put that down to having a… Read more » about From surviving an one-in-a-million rare blood disease to qualifying as an ODP

Nursing student story: from managing finance to overcoming the most challenging year

This is a guest blog by Daniel Fry, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student. Financial implications: Having had in excess of 10 years’ experience working in an acute hospital I assumed that I was ready to take on the challenge of completing my training. When actually starting the adult nursing degree in 2017 we were the… Read more » about Nursing student story: from managing finance to overcoming the most challenging year

More than just a Midwifery degree

The students who study at BU are different. Their ambitions, expectations, interests, are all unique to them. And so are their experiences! Jessica tells us about her degree of difference in this guest blog.  Jessica Correia studying BSc (Hons) Midwifery. There is no feeling quite like the drive home post a 12-hour night shift as… Read more » about More than just a Midwifery degree

My international experience in India as a Sports Therapy student

This is a guest blog by Kathryn Hayward, BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy. She had an opportunity to travel to India with three other students from Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition courses. My trip to India with Bournemouth University taught me a lot about the different cultures and education in other places of the world. It… Read more » about My international experience in India as a Sports Therapy student

How I gain valuable insights through studying Sociology and Social Anthropology

This is a guest blog by current student Alexander Knights. During my time studying BA (Hons) Sociology & Anthropology (now called BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Anthropology), I have found interests in the everyday things we take for granted within our society. Units such as Ancient People and Places and Into the Field have provided… Read more » about How I gain valuable insights through studying Sociology and Social Anthropology

The Student Midwife the toddler and the night shift

As a student midwife I am expected to experience all that midwifery has to offer and this includes the dreaded night shift! Although I faced my first night shift with excitement, dreaming of a busy labour ward and catching my very first baby, an element of fear shrouded my exhilaration… How is my family going… Read more » about The Student Midwife the toddler and the night shift

Adult nursing student Kayleigh highlights the positives among the negative press

This is a guest blog by current student Kayleigh Lewis, studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. I am a ‘mature student’, in my final year of adult nursing. I have many years of experience working in a hospital setting and nursing is all I have ever wanted to do. I knew it would be tough, but I… Read more » about Adult nursing student Kayleigh highlights the positives among the negative press