This is a guest blog from BU graduate Lauren Jones. Lauren shares her experience of studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition and her career path since graduating. Hi there to all of you, my name is Lauren. I recently graduated in 2022 from Bournemouth University with a BSc (Hons) Nutrition degree. I can’t believe the time has come… Read more » about The life of a BU nutrition graduate
When you’re a student, one of the hardest challenges is learning to budget your money. I’m going to outline some of my favourite discounts that you can use for day to day living to save money whilst living as a student. Travel First of all, travel! Whether that’s getting around your local town, commuting… Read more » about My top tips on saving as a student
Hi, Hello, Namaste! I’m Madhurya from India. I’m currently doing my Masters in Nutrition & Behaviour at Bournemouth University. I’ve been in the field of nutrition for close to a decade now and while I was working as a nutritionist in India, I realised that diet and behaviour go hand in hand which I found… Read more » about My experience as an international student studying MSc Nutrition & Behaviour
In his guest blog, Stephen Sulpy, a BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation student talks about what it’s like to study as a mature student. Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you study I’m a 30 year old mature student with three children. I’m studying Forensic Investigation at BU. Prior to coming onto the… Read more » about Studying Forensic Investigation as a mature student
This is a guest blog by Leah Jordan-Cooper, who is studying BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy. My name is Leah, and I am currently on my sandwich placement year as a Sports Therapy student at semi-professional football club, Swindon Supermarine FC. I’ve known since an early age that I wanted to work in sports. I knew… Read more » about My placement year as a student sports therapist in football
Liesa is a final year BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student. She took the opportunity to visit Tanzania as part of a 4 week international placement and answered a few questions to tell us about her experiences both on placement and studying Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself and the… Read more » about A mature student’s perspective on Adult Nursing and international placements
At BU, we have a vast range of facilities in every aspect of production and post-production at your disposal for your projects. From Sound Mixing and Editing, to Cameras and even a cinema room, in this blog, I will be showing you around the amazing facilities that BU has to offer! After Pre-Production, where you… Read more » about What facilities you have access to as a BA (Hons) Media Production student
I have been a BU Student Ambassador since I started my nursing degree at Bournemouth University in 2020. There are so many different roles and opportunities available that fit around your study and the pay is of course a great help when you are a student. You will get paid training most of which is… Read more » about What is a Student Ambassador and why would you want to be one?
Eliza Shreesh is a second year BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP) student, in this guest blog Eliza shares her experience of her professional development so far. When I think back to my childhood, I always aspired to pursue an education and carer in healthcare. When I was younger, I was admitted to hospital with… Read more » about Eliza’s experience as an Operating Department Practice student – so far
Gina is a recent graduate from MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology. We spoke to her to find out more about her experiences and how she found her time studying at Bournemouth University, as well as what she’s up to now. Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you studied My name is Georgina (Gina),… Read more » about Life after studying Investigative Forensic Psychology
Why a Master’s of Business Administration? I had always thought that down the road I would continue my education to help further my career. After gaining some work experience and talking to co-workers going back to school, I decided that I wanted to get my master’s degree before other life circumstances got in the way…. Read more » about The Long Sprint: A year as an MBA student
The Platinum Jubilee This year marks the 70th year that Queen Elizabeth II has ruled as monarch in the UK, making this the Queen’s Platinum year. This is the first time in history that a monarch has reached this milestone and ever since I found out that I had been accepted to Bournemouth, I knew… Read more » about A once in a lifetime celebration: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
My nursing placement in Ghana through the Turing Scheme
How studying Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at BU took me to work at North Bali Conservation
Presenting at the British Conference of Undergraduate Research
My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 2.)
My work abroad experience in Vietnam
My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 1.)
Saying yes to study abroad opportunities at university
Tackling accommodation & cost of living as a student in Bournemouth
How I spent five weeks in Fiji through the Turing Scheme funding at BU
The benefits of part-time work for international students