How to have the perfect Eurovision party this year!

With Eurovision being one of the most exciting yet wacky televised contest, it’s no wonder we hold parties to celebrate it! Before I started university, I didn’t celebrate Eurovision, mostly as I saw it as just a more extravagant X-Factor. However, this all changed when I had my first Eurovision party and now Eurovision is… Read more » about How to have the perfect Eurovision party this year!

Location, location, location

Welcome to Bournemouth, and what a location it is!  If you’re new to the area, I hope you’ve started to enjoy the beautiful beaches, parks and everything else Bournemouth has to offer.  If you haven’t visited us yet, then there’s lots to look forward to! While Bournemouth is a great place to be, we also… Read more » about Location, location, location

A day in the life of an Economics Student at BU

Sometimes it feels as though you’re doing the same thing each week, day in and day out. Something I have come to realise is that although it may feel this way, a few months ago, I was stuffing my face with Christmas goodies and in a few days I shall be stuffing my face with yet more… Read more » about A day in the life of an Economics Student at BU

Three important differences between the UK and US education systems for Undergrad students

   1. Courses vs. Majors In the US, you have a choice of majors and minors. Majors and minors are subjects that you want to specialise in. US colleges and universities also require you to have what is known as ‘general educational units’. UK universities have you apply for one specific course and that course… Read more » about Three important differences between the UK and US education systems for Undergrad students

Balancing PG study with family life

Studying abroad has it pros and cons when balancing family life. On one hand, you do not have to stress too much when dealing with timetables. Likewise, you do not have to follow certain things such as meal times, which I used to do while I was living with my parents. On the other hand,… Read more » about Balancing PG study with family life

New Year’s Eve in Bournemouth: planning and partying

With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to start planning for the biggest night on your social calendar… NYE! Whether you want to dance the night away or see in 2017 with great food, here is a list of what’s happening right on your doorstep in Bournemouth. Halo Your favourite church based club is… Read more » about New Year’s Eve in Bournemouth: planning and partying

Beth’s favourite things to do in Bournemouth and Poole

One of my favourite things about Bournemouth is that there are so many activities that you can do around the local areas, other than the standard student plan of going out drinking at the weekend! Over the last two years I’ve been lucky enough to have done loads of different things in Bournemouth and Poole, during the… Read more » about Beth’s favourite things to do in Bournemouth and Poole

Placements: One step closer to the real world

So, apart from the *cough cough* award winning beach located right on the doorstep, one of the things that sold Bournemouth University for me was the fact that there was an opportunity for a 40-week placement (although it’s soon to be 30 weeks, which will give you that little bit more flexibility). This basically means… Read more » about Placements: One step closer to the real world

The social life of an international student

During the first term, we began with a bang as we were hit with the Freshers’ Fair fever which lasted for two whole weeks! This is the time when you meet new people, make new friends, join cool societies that do awesome activities and explore Bournemouth and neighbouring areas such as The Jurassic Coast. One… Read more » about The social life of an international student

The average cost of a night out

It’s quite a broad question which can be answered in detail or with one simple figure. That one figure being £30. The detailed answer is more complex and so I have written this post specifically for Bournemouth and its students.  So here are my four points to consider when budgeting for a night out: Travel… Read more » about The average cost of a night out

My Commonwealth Scholarship: A world of opportunities

I was really excited when I was notified of my approved funding from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. I’m not sure whether it was the chance to study at Bournemouth University, in its prestigious tourism department with distinguished academics such as Professor Buhalis or the joys of finally getting funding to attain a Master’s degree in… Read more » about My Commonwealth Scholarship: A world of opportunities