Jenny Schwender

Making the most out of your first term at Uni

Making the most out of your first term at Uni I am Jenny from Germany studying BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and Television.  Coming to Uni can feel a bit overwhelming at times. You might feel as if you don’t really know what you’re doing with your life and for many students it’s the first… Read more » about Making the most out of your first term at Uni

Why I returned to BU for my postgrad degree

We always love hearing why our graduates choose to return to BU for their Master’s. We asked Daniel some questions – read his story below. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? It was always something I wanted to do and because of the returning discount I was swayed to do it… Read more » about Why I returned to BU for my postgrad degree

My international work placement in Greece

Hi! My name is Martha and I am a studying BA (Hons) Communication & Media at BU. I have recently completed an international placement as a PR & Media Intern at Archipelagos who run marine conservation projects in Greece, thanks to funding from Erasmus! The most enjoyable aspect of my placement at Archipelagos has been working… Read more » about My international work placement in Greece

BU student enjoys the challenge of a placement at L’Oréal

A placement year was one of the main reasons why I chose Bournemouth University and, after finishing mine, I can see just how valuable and useful one year can be. I was lucky enough to spend my placement year at L’Oréal within the Active Cosmetics Division’s PR & Communications team. I thought I had an… Read more » about BU student enjoys the challenge of a placement at L’Oréal

Healthy body and mind for avoiding the January Blues!

The third Monday of January has been known in recent years as Blue Monday, and this year the day falls on Monday 21st January 2019. It stems from the idea that the social fabulousness of the festive season is a distant memory (but the effects of it are still very much with us), and many… Read more » about Healthy body and mind for avoiding the January Blues!

Postgraduate students…what do they do exactly?

Hello everyone. Today, we will dig into a life of a postgraduate student. What do they do? Is it all about studying? What else is offered in Bournemouth for us Master’s students? Let’s have a look. What can be done within the university? If your accommodation is within close distance to the university, you may… Read more » about Postgraduate students…what do they do exactly?

Tips and tricks for arrivals week

I am Sandra Achim from Romania studying a Master’s in Events Management here at BU since September 2017. We all know that preparing to go abroad as a student can be challenging but I promise you that this will be an unforgettable adventure. I would like to share with you what happened during my arrival… Read more » about Tips and tricks for arrivals week

The start of uni with Club Soda

This is a guest blog by Eleanor Townend. Fresher’s is great for getting to know the people around you, the beautiful Bournemouth area and of course for making those lifetime new friends- But what if you don’t fancy drinking alcohol during week one, or maybe just need a rest from the ‘bar type’ environment, but… Read more » about The start of uni with Club Soda

Ellie talks placement during her sandwich year

A little bit about Ellie: Studying: Media and Communication Placement: Bureau Veritas UK Placement job title: Marketing Intern Placement duration: 12 months Why did you choose to study at Bournemouth? One of the deciding factors for me to come and study at Bournemouth was the option of taking a sandwich year placement. It’s been extremely… Read more » about Ellie talks placement during her sandwich year

The perks of working as a Student Ambassador at BU

My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. I have been working as a student ambassador since September 2017 and I can honestly say it was one of my best decisions. I am really thankful for this opportunity and would encourage everybody who wants to… Read more » about The perks of working as a Student Ambassador at BU