I’m currently in my second year at Bournemouth University, studying BSc (Hons) Computing, but it’s taken me a long time to get here! I’m 47, married and divorced twice, a Mum of two grown-up daughters and previously in full-time employment for a very long time. I’ve always loved technology, and it’s taken me this long… Read more » about My journey from full-time Mum to full-time employee to full-time BU student
A day in the life of a Television Production student
The constantly changing landscape of university has meant many units have had to be adapted to be completed more online than in person, but the overall fundamentals of the units haven’t changed. As a final year Television Production student, we are now moving into the final units of the degree, those being the graduate project… Read more » about A day in the life of a Television Production student
My placement year at two sport clubs in Norway
This is a guest blog by Magnus Moen, who is studying BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching Sciences. My name is Magnus Moen, I am in my final year on my undergraduate degree at BU. I chose BU because of the placement opportunity they offer and I knew I wanted to combine my degree with… Read more » about My placement year at two sport clubs in Norway
Computing at BU – my first two years so far…
So…you’re interested in computing? Me too! I started my Computing course back in 2019, so I’m well into my second year now. I’ll try to give you some background about what it is actually like so far. I am doing the BSc (Hons) Computing course. There are a lot of computing courses to choose from,… Read more » about Computing at BU – my first two years so far…
My placement experience at IBM
Guest vlogger Ben Jones, a BSc (Hons) Marketing student, has created a video to share what his placement experience was like at IBM. He discusses some challenges he had, along with his successes and offers hints and tips on how to do well on placement.
My journey as a mature student nurse
This is a guest blog by Louise Rowley, currently studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. Before becoming a student nurse, I worked as a healthcare assistant on a hospital ward. While working, I regularly met BU students. They spoke highly of the course and they encouraged me to apply. I often thought about… Read more » about My journey as a mature student nurse
My placement experience at Microsoft
This is a guest vlog by Derry Stewart, a BA (Hons) Business Studies (Project Management) student. Derry secured a placement at Microsoft and in his vlog he shares what he got up to day to day for the multinational tech company and offers advice on how to secure a placement in the tech world. … Read more » about My placement experience at Microsoft
My placement with Dorset Police as a Sociology and Criminology student
This is a guest blog by Olivia Starr, currently in her third year studying BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology. Studying at BU has always appealed to me. I spent every summer of my childhood at Bournemouth beach and it’s always felt like a second home. But unlike my friends, I came to BU three years… Read more » about My placement with Dorset Police as a Sociology and Criminology student
Abbie’s placement experience working in a secondary school
This is a guest blog post by Abbie Rendell who is studying her final year of BSc (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching Sciences. My name is Abbie Rendell and I am currently in my final year of my undergraduate degree; Sport Development and Coaching Sciences. During the previous academic year (2019/2020), I completed my work… Read more » about Abbie’s placement experience working in a secondary school
My undergraduate to postgraduate journey at BU
This is a guest blog written by BU graduate Vicki who studied at BU for her BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and decided to stay here for her postgraduate degree in MSc Nutrition and Behaviour as well. Why did I choose BU again? The nutrition team A big part of my decision was based on the… Read more » about My undergraduate to postgraduate journey at BU
Danni’s placement experience at Stay U-nique in Barcelona
This is a guest blog by Danni Gilligan, BA (Hons) Tourism Management student. Danni discusses her placement experience at Stay U-nique, a Unique Vacation Rental Management company in Barcelona. Placement year approached fast and it was a chance for me to chase my dream of working abroad. I’d always felt happy experiencing new cultures when… Read more » about Danni’s placement experience at Stay U-nique in Barcelona
Hristina’s international placement as a Game Designer at Imperia Online JSC
This is a guest blog by Hristina Zaykova, who’s studying BSc (Hons) Games Design at BU. My name is Hristina Zaykova, and I am an international student taking a bachelor’s degree in Games Design at BU. Last year I had the opportunity to take an internship at Imperia Online JSC, as a game designer. Imperia… Read more » about Hristina’s international placement as a Game Designer at Imperia Online JSC









