Make your hard work at university count My name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria and I am studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. There are several services that Bournemouth University has put in place to help you with life during and after University. The Career Services team at BU is one of them…. Read more » about Make your hard work at university count
Part-time work opportunities in Bournemouth
Hello! My name is Giorgos Kapsanakis. I am from Greece and I am doing my Master’s in Directing Film and Television at Bournemouth University. I know that coming from far away to study can be very difficult. So many questions arise… Are we going to miss home? What is it like to live far away… Read more » about Part-time work opportunities in Bournemouth
Survival guide for a Bulgarian in Bournemouth
I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. I came to Bournemouth more than 7 months ago and in this time, I can proudly say I have learnt some tricks on how to make the most of my time here. Life in a country like the UK, with quite a different… Read more » about Survival guide for a Bulgarian in Bournemouth
A comprehensive guide to BU academic support
I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. As you prepare to start your studies at BU you might be wondering what you should do if you need help once you are here. As a student at BU, you will have free access to many academic support services, such as the… Read more » about A comprehensive guide to BU academic support
Q&A with nutrition student Roisin
Hi Everyone! My name’s Roisin and I’m a 3rd year nutrition student at BU. This blog post is here to answer some popular food and nutrition questions, and more importantly how food can impact on your studies. Hope you enjoy it! Q: Why should you ensure you have a good diet? A good diet helps… Read more » about Q&A with nutrition student Roisin

#MyPlacementStory – Amplicon in Brighton
Name: Zelda Zemzare Course: BA (Hons) Advertising Where are you originally from? Latvia Why did you decide to come to BU? I wanted to study advertising and after meeting BU representatives at a university fair, the course at BU sounded like the perfect fit for me. Placement company: Amplicon Placement job title: Marketing Assistant Three words to describe your placement: interesting, fast… Read more » about #MyPlacementStory – Amplicon in Brighton
Learn the transportation system and travel with confidence
I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Bournemouth is a tourist town and has a very well-developed public transportation infrastructure. However, sometimes taking the right bus can be tricky. Here are my best tips for moving around the area. Bus your way around town There are three types of buses… Read more » about Learn the transportation system and travel with confidence
Achieving first-term success
I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. Having finished my first term, I have to say I am happy and proud to have accomplished one more step toward a master’s degree. Now I have some clarity of what I learned throughout the first… Read more » about Achieving first-term success
Diversify your experience
I am Sandra Achim from Romania, studying MSc Events Management. Starting your master’s programme at BU can be very exciting! You will be meeting new people and engaging with a lot of different experiences. What should you do to make the most of your first term? Here are some tips to help you on your… Read more » about Diversify your experience
Get prepared for your first term
Georgios Kapsanakis from Greece studies Directing Film and Television at BU. Watch his video for useful tips on how to get ready to face your first term studying abroad.
Keep motivated during your first term
Diana Pelino from Italy is studying Computer Animation at BU. Here she thinks back on her first term at BU and gives you five useful tips on how to keep going during those first few months.

Advertising student Katie tells us about her placement at TLC Marketing
Placement Job Title: Junior Account PlannerCourse at BU: BA Advertising Placement company website: www.tlcmarketing.com Three words to describe your placement – Eye opening, invaluable and enjoyable Most interesting part of your placement? – Attending proposal meetings with well-established clients and understanding how different people use different presentation techniques Hardest aspect of your placement? – Managing my… Read more » about Advertising student Katie tells us about her placement at TLC Marketing