Jenny Schwender

Making the most out of your first term at Uni

Making the most out of your first term at Uni I am Jenny from Germany studying BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and Television.  Coming to Uni can feel a bit overwhelming at times. You might feel as if you don’t really know what you’re doing with your life and for many students it’s the first… Read more » about Making the most out of your first term at Uni

Have a cultural blast at uni

Have a cultural blast at uni Hi there, my name is Alejandra and I come from Colombia studying an MSc in Nutrition and Behaviour. One of the things I enjoy the most is meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Moving here from so far away, I understand leaving your friends and family is… Read more » about Have a cultural blast at uni

How SUBU can transform your student experience

This is a guest blog by Bradley Powell, Student Welfare Officer, SUBU. If you want to make the most out of your time at BU, I’d definitely recommend getting involved with SUBU. There’s plenty of opportunities for everyone. In first year, I volunteered to be the Student Rep. This led to a snowball effect; The skills and experience I gained from… Read more » about How SUBU can transform your student experience

Why I returned to BU for my postgrad degree

We always love hearing why our graduates choose to return to BU for their Master’s. We asked Daniel some questions – read his story below. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? It was always something I wanted to do and because of the returning discount I was swayed to do it… Read more » about Why I returned to BU for my postgrad degree

Healthy body and mind for avoiding the January Blues!

The third Monday of January has been known in recent years as Blue Monday, and this year the day falls on Monday 21st January 2019. It stems from the idea that the social fabulousness of the festive season is a distant memory (but the effects of it are still very much with us), and many… Read more » about Healthy body and mind for avoiding the January Blues!

How to cope if you feel overwhelmed at university

The first few weeks at university are challenging at the best of times: you are placed in a new environment with people you don’t know, going places you’ve never been and doing things you’ve never done before; if you’re not nervous about any of it, you must be some sort of superhuman! Do not fret… Read more » about How to cope if you feel overwhelmed at university

New Year – How to eat healthy on a budget

The festivities are now over and the student loan has finally dropped but how can we combine trying to eat healthier whilst budgeting for the entire semester? Here are some handy tips: Check for supermarket reductions It’s not always fresh produce that has a short shelf life which can be found reduced but sometimes dented… Read more » about New Year – How to eat healthy on a budget

Postgraduate students…what do they do exactly?

Hello everyone. Today, we will dig into a life of a postgraduate student. What do they do? Is it all about studying? What else is offered in Bournemouth for us Master’s students? Let’s have a look. What can be done within the university? If your accommodation is within close distance to the university, you may… Read more » about Postgraduate students…what do they do exactly?

My unusual journey to BU

My name is Patrycja, I am from Poland and I am studying computer animation art and design. I love my course. In this blog I want to tell you how and why I chose Bournemouth University. From fine arts to animation I went through clearing and applied last minute for this University.  A few months… Read more » about My unusual journey to BU

A university famous for its computer animation

A year ago I had to decide which uni I wanted to study at in the UK. It was a very difficult decision as they all looked so good to me! So why did I chose BU above all others? Well, I’m very passionate about animation and BU is one of the most famous universities… Read more » about A university famous for its computer animation

Cafés, SUBU and Lectures

Hi there, I am Stephanie Cremer from Germany and I am doing my MSc in Tourism Management and Marketing. First of all, you need to know that I did my Undergraduate degree back in Germany, as an integrated degree, so I was working and studying full time at the same time. That also meant that… Read more » about Cafés, SUBU and Lectures

What happens in week one at BU

My name is Martina and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism management and marketing. You might be feeling overwhelmed or even confused about your first week at Bournemouth University because everything is new and maybe you don’t know anybody here. So let me give you some tips about the exciting induction week… Read more » about What happens in week one at BU