My greatest achievements this year

The second year can be a bit of an awkward year: you’re not free from the worry that what you do doesn’t end up contributing to your overall degree scheme so you’re not entirely focused on work, and you’re no longer a fresher so you already know the basics about surviving as a student. However,… Read more » about My greatest achievements this year

Why I’m glad I chose Bournemouth University for my Master’s

Are you wondering where to study your Master’s degree? Here are a few of the reasons why I’m glad I chose Bournemouth University for mine… Fees, Funding and Expenses Bournemouth University offers a wide range of scholarships that can be seen as a lifesaver for lots of students, especially, to those from developing countries. Also, the accommodation and living expenses in Bournemouth… Read more » about Why I’m glad I chose Bournemouth University for my Master’s

Travelling whilst at university – 3 countries in 1 week

Who doesn’t love travelling, hey? I certainly do!! And trust me, being at university only makes things better. In fact, I am writing this blog sitting in a café at the airport waiting for my next flight. I have always loved travelling and visiting new places, however I feel like the amount of traveling I… Read more » about Travelling whilst at university – 3 countries in 1 week

Funding my studies

Most students have a part-time job which helps with essentials and general living costs associated with being at uni. It also helps to top up the government bursary or loans that don’t always stretch as far as we’d like! I study Adult Nursing and I’ve found that HSS students are often placed under the added… Read more » about Funding my studies

How to make uni a place like home: The ultimate guide to BU’s welfare and support

Many of us are afraid to face the anxiety of first going to uni; especially if we have to move away from home and sometimes even to another country. An independent life starts; we have to learn to live, study and struggle financially and emotionally – without mommy always around to back us up when something happens…. Read more » about How to make uni a place like home: The ultimate guide to BU’s welfare and support

Showcasing Undergraduate Research Excellence

Each year Bournemouth University hosts SURE – Showcasing Undergraduate Research Excellence – a conference designed for undergraduates to share their research.  In 2016, Rosie Lumley, a nutrition student from the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences was awarded the Research Excellence prize for her poster demonstrating the signs of malnutrition in older people.  Below she shares… Read more » about Showcasing Undergraduate Research Excellence

BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

  If you need a quiet and mellow place to come home to then Chesil House is your place. Since a mixture of PG and UG students live in Chesil, there is a perfect balance here. It is easy to make friends and great for the mature student who is looking for a study space and… Read more » about BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

Sriranjani’s Journey to BU

“This decision is one of the best I have ever made and there is no looking back” Hello! I’m Sriranjani, a 20-year old Visual Communication graduate from India, joining the MA Advertising course this September. Being an armchair traveler, I decided it was finally time to fly the nest. Pursuing a Master’s degree in the… Read more » about Sriranjani’s Journey to BU

Alyssa’s Journey to BU

“I know that I will face many challenges this next year… I am more than willing to put in the effort to overcome these challenges, and I am looking forward to arriving in Bournemouth!” Five years ago I found out that Forensic Anthropology was actually a field of study and ever since, I have been… Read more » about Alyssa’s Journey to BU

Hau’s journey to BU

If it isn’t now, then when? It is never too late to become who you want to be, but sometimes it is not easy to make a decision to change! But I wondered… “If it isn’t now, then when”? I decided to quit my job and started reflecting about what I really wanted to do… Read more » about Hau’s journey to BU

Roberta’s Journey to BU

My name is Roberta, I am a 28-year old circus lover Biologist from Brazil. I’ve been living in Bournemouth since the beginning of August 2016 and have been falling in love with the town. The first thing I thought when I decided to apply for the MSc in Biological Anthropology at BU was “I’m going… Read more » about Roberta’s Journey to BU