Balancing earning money with your studies: pros and cons

One of the most relevant, slightly taboo topics at university is money. Let’s face it, university is expensive, from rent, to living costs to tuition fees. Although student finance is there to lend a helping hand, a lot of the time this just doesn’t stretch far enough to cover all necessary expenses. So, the simple… Read more » about Balancing earning money with your studies: pros and cons

Fighting my stage fright through vlogging

Hi everyone! It’s Areej again, a games software engineering student from Egypt. This time I am going to talk about my experience making vlogs as a BU Student Ambassador, as well as giving you some tips for filming and editing them. My Personal Experience: First Time Vlogging I have filmed and edited 3 vlogs for… Read more » about Fighting my stage fright through vlogging

Managing the @BUinternational Instagram account

My name is Patrycja, I’m from Poland and I’m studying BA Computer Animation Art and Design at BU. How did I become an International Student Ambassador? Before starting uni, I got an email invitation to apply for a job as an International Student Ambassador. I thought it might be interesting to give tours around campus… Read more » about Managing the @BUinternational Instagram account

Part time work for postgraduates

Hi, I am Sujata Shekhawat from India and I am studying MA Media and Communication. Working part time is a good way to earn money for your daily expenses while studying, you not only earn money but gain good work experience. No matter what work you do, you always learn transferable skills and gain knowledge… Read more » about Part time work for postgraduates

Shouting about BU on social media

Before coming to Uni, I decided to apply for the position of Student Ambassador, and I was very excited when I got accepted. From my own experience, I know how great it is to hear from other international students and learn about their experiences studying in a different country, and I really want to help… Read more » about Shouting about BU on social media

How do I know if uni is for me?

If you are sat thinking this right now don’t worry! You are for sure not alone. The decision on whether or not to go to university is a big one and requires some thought and consideration before committing to the idea. One of the hardest things about deciding whether uni is for you or not,… Read more » about How do I know if uni is for me?

10 questions to ask at an Open Day

If your starting to think about your UCAS application for January 2019 and ermming and ahhhing about which university to choose, the best advice I could give is to attend an Open Day! Going to an Open Day is the perfect way to get an idea of what life is like at that university, whether… Read more » about 10 questions to ask at an Open Day

Summer vibes in the UK

My name is Martina and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. I finished my classes at the end of May, but because I had to write a dissertation, I decided to stay in Bournemouth for the summer. Between, the relaxing days at the beach, the amazing English spirit of… Read more » about Summer vibes in the UK

Thank you for voting me BU’s blogs and vlogs winner!

I am so over the moon to be given the BU Blogs and Vlogs winner title, so much so that I wanted to write a little thank you on the microsite it all began on just a few months back. Having been published on The Drum during my placement at IPM’s Agency of the Year,… Read more » about Thank you for voting me BU’s blogs and vlogs winner!

The “Pink Hoody” Team

I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my Masters in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. I work for BU as an international student ambassador, which gives me the opportunity to belong to the “pink hoodie” team that represents the university. Pay above average There are a lot of benefits to being a student ambassador,… Read more » about The “Pink Hoody” Team

It’s not just about the money

I am Kamila Bianchi, from Brazil! I am studying a Masters in 3D Computer Animation at BU. I initially joined the student ambassador team because I needed extra money and, as my course was really busy, I wouldn’t have been able to have a regular part-time job. However, what this opportunity has brought to me… Read more » about It’s not just about the money