In my first year of studying BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management, the units I studied included Tourism and Hospitality Industries, Financial Reporting, Tourism Wildlife and the Environment, Marketing, Food Systems, and Global Hospitality. Over the entire year, I was on campus for an average of 4 days per week. During peak assignment times… Read more » about My top tips for Tourism and Hospitality students
What lectures look like at BU
Are you wondering what lectures and seminars are like at Bournemouth University? When considering if you would like to go to university; if BU is the correct choice for you; or if you are wanting to prepare yourself to come to BU, it is normal to wonder how your days studying will look. What to… Read more » about What lectures look like at BU
Expectations: School or College to University
Going from sixth form or college to your first year at a university is a big transition. Today I’m going to explain some key differences and some things that you can expect before and during the transition process. Studying School/College One of the key differences between school/college and university is the structure of the day…. Read more » about Expectations: School or College to University
Navigating the Vegan Scene: My Experience as a Vegan at Bournemouth University
Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As a vegan at Bournemouth University, I’ve found that being vegan on campus can be both rewarding and challenging. While plenty of vegan options are available, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the food scene on campus, especially when eating out with non-vegan friends. In… Read more » about Navigating the Vegan Scene: My Experience as a Vegan at Bournemouth University
Why BU?
Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! You are probably contemplating attending Bournemouth University. Well, this is your sign to make BU your academic institute of choice and have the best years of your academic life. Still in doubt? no worries. Let me walk you through how I made my decision. Why did… Read more » about Why BU?
How the BU sport scholarship is helping me advance in my sport
This is a guest blog by Lucas Silva, BA (Hons) Business & Management student, talking about his BU Sport Scholarship for Powerlifting. I started powerlifting in October 2019 and I’ve trained consistently over the last 3 and a half years minus a slight hiatus in early 2020. Powerlifting became a crucial part of my life,… Read more » about How the BU sport scholarship is helping me advance in my sport
Why Erin chose MA Scriptwriting and what opportunities it’s provided… so far!
This is a guest blog post written by Student Ambassador Erin Pinnell who is studying MA Scriptwriting. As someone who completed a drama undergraduate degree, I immediately felt a connection to scriptwriting. Many other MA courses do offer scriptwriting as a module; however, Bournemouth is one of the only universities to offer a course dedicated… Read more » about Why Erin chose MA Scriptwriting and what opportunities it’s provided… so far!
What it’s like to study the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
This is a guest blog by Tina Smith, who is studying the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA), on the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Apprenticeship route at Bournemouth University. I have always wanted to be a nurse since a young age and follow in my grandmother’s footsteps. I left school and took the career pathway into… Read more » about What it’s like to study the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
How to manage your time at university
University, mmm, free from responsibilities, parties, waking up at 3pm, going to every event, complete fun 24/7. Or is it? I remember that time in first year when it hit that, oh, university is not just studying and meeting people, but also cooking, cleaning, laundry, working, studying, exams, shopping, the list goes on… Sometimes it… Read more » about How to manage your time at university
My journey into nursing at BU’s Yeovil Campus
This is a guest blog by Kylie Baker, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student at Bournemouth University’s Yeovil Campus. My nursing journey started at 39 years old, having been a lawyer and then working in pastoral care. I am also a gymnastics coach, having coached regionally for the Southwest. Funnily enough, all these areas have given… Read more » about My journey into nursing at BU’s Yeovil Campus
Why I chose to study Occupational Therapy
This is a guest blog by Gabriella Maraschin, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student at Bournemouth University. During the course, I really enjoyed having external Occupational Therapists (OTs) come in and talk about their specific topic or specialty. Another highlight was external workshops which involved organisations coming in every so often to give practical skills sessions… Read more » about Why I chose to study Occupational Therapy
Joyce’s key takeaways from BU graduate Will Stone’s visit
This is a guest blog written by Joyce, a 2nd year BA (Hons) Media Production student. Joyce recently attended a talk with BU graduate Will Stone. Here’s what she had to say about her experience. On Friday 31 March, BU graduate Will Stone was invited to come in to deliver a talk on Talbot Campus…. Read more » about Joyce’s key takeaways from BU graduate Will Stone’s visit