Life is not meant to be lived in one place

My name is Martina and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. One of my favourite things to do in my free time is to travel and explore new cultures and exciting new places. During my one year in Bournemouth, I had the amazing opportunity to go twice to the… Read more » about Life is not meant to be lived in one place

Celebrating Bastille Day

I  am Melissa Le Febvre from France studying MA 3D Computer Animation here at BU. I would like to share some information with all about one the most important national celebrations in France: the Bastille Day! What is it? Bastille Day is the French National Day, celebrated on the 14th of July each year. In… Read more » about Celebrating Bastille Day

Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!

So today really is the day – the 5th July marks an exciting opportunity for many of you as Bournemouth University Clearing is now open! This is a little blog about applying to Bournemouth University through Clearing (and a little secret… it’s quick, easy and stress-free). What is Clearing? Clearing is organised by UCAS and… Read more » about Today’s the day – We’re open for clearing!

Day trips in Dorset

My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. As you can guess from my degree, I simply adore travelling and exploring new places! It is an excellent way to get to know the local culture, have a fun with your friends and spend some stress-free… Read more » about Day trips in Dorset

Life beyond the beach

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a Master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. Bournemouth is known for its beach, which is ranked as one of the best beaches in the UK, however the town has plenty of other leisure activities to offer. The Cinema Let’s start with my favourite one:… Read more » about Life beyond the beach

Food for every taste and life style

Food for every taste and life style I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong, studying MSc Events Marketing. When people talk about the food in the UK, fish & chips would be the first thing in their mind. However, I am going to say the food in Bournemouth is more than just fish &… Read more » about Food for every taste and life style

Josie and her Bright Blue Day placement

Name: Josie McLachlan Course: Advertising BA Hons Placement Company: Bright Blue Day Placement Job Title: Account Intern Placement length: 7 Months Placement company website: https://www.brightblueday.com/ My LinkedIn account link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-hannah-m-80006095/ BBD, BU AND I. That’s not just a jumble of letters above, it’s one of the many, many reasons I am loving placement life. I’m… Read more » about Josie and her Bright Blue Day placement

Life for a Nigerian in Bournemouth: from cultural shock to integration

Hi, my name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication. Living in Bournemouth and studying at the University is one of the most exciting yet fulfilling things I have ever done. I have enjoyed experiencing a new culture and interacting with people of diverse nationalities.  First, the cultural shock  I was not… Read more » about Life for a Nigerian in Bournemouth: from cultural shock to integration

A ‘Hongkonger’ in Bournemouth: adapting to a different life style

I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong studying MSc Events Marketing. My first impression of Bournemouth was “Wow! Bournemouth is so quiet and so big, the beach is gorgeous!” People who live here are very friendly and calm.  Hong Kong is a small city surrounded by skyscrapers and the rhythm of life is very… Read more » about A ‘Hongkonger’ in Bournemouth: adapting to a different life style

12 hours in the life of Nikki Mennen

Hi, I’m Nikki! I’m from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study MA Creative Writing and Publishing. Let me show you what a day in my life as a BU student looks like. 8:30 – Rise and shine Unless I have class at 9:00, I get up around 8.30 am and… Read more » about 12 hours in the life of Nikki Mennen

The life of a MA Corporate Communication student

I am Sugandha Bhandari from India and I am studying a master’s in Corporate Communication. It sounds like it is a very niche subject, but it is not. This degree prepares students not just for communicating with corporate professionals and stakeholders, but also for handling crisis in marketing communications. Undergraduate vs postgraduate studies A typical… Read more » about The life of a MA Corporate Communication student