Why I decided to study BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at BU

This is a guest blog by current student Daniel Fry, studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. My journey into nursing started 15 years ago when I felt continually unfulfilled, with no job satisfaction, when working at a bank.  I noted a job advertisement for a role within a trauma department and felt excited about the prospect… Read more » about Why I decided to study BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at BU

Clara’s placement at Vibration Design and Production

Clara-Mae Turrall is a BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production Technology student and has been on her placement at Vibration Design and Production in London. She’s taken the chance to be a guest blogger for us and to tell you all about the highs and lows of her placement experience. Huawei. The Body Coach. Goldwell…. Read more » about Clara’s placement at Vibration Design and Production

Experiencing Holi After 20 Years Outside India

What Is Holi? Holi is the festival of colours in the season of spring back in India. This is celebrated with family and friends by applying colours to each other. In some parts of the country, it is more than just a celebration, it is the time for bonding with our near and dear ones…. Read more » about Experiencing Holi After 20 Years Outside India

Poppy shares why she chose Mental Health Nursing as her career path

This is a guest blog by current student Poppy Densley, studying BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing. I am currently a third year student Mental Health Nurse. I chose Mental Health Nursing as my career path because I took an interest in Mental Health after studying it in my A-level Psychology classes. I also have lived… Read more » about Poppy shares why she chose Mental Health Nursing as her career path

How I ended up studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Having trained as a translator and interpreter, I wanted to give life to my dream of having my own company. I followed the traditional way of working for a person or organisation. However, I was determined to start something of my own. Since I didn’t have any background in business, I decided to study management…. Read more » about How I ended up studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Leaving My Hometown to Follow My Dreams

On 24th of November 2018, I was on a holiday in Goa, India as I needed a break from my work and side-by-side I was prepping up for my master’s program in the UK.  After receiving the offer from Bournemouth University, I was so happy – I was also very pleased to be able to… Read more » about Leaving My Hometown to Follow My Dreams

Becoming a Children’s and Young People’s Nursing student

Hello, my name is Sian and I am a BSc (Hons) Children’s and Young People’s Nursing (CYP) student. For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be a children’s nurse, after originally having a place at another university at the age of 18 my circumstances changed, which meant I could no… Read more » about Becoming a Children’s and Young People’s Nursing student

My placement as a Midwifery student

This is a guest blog by Verity James, our current BSc (Hons) Midwifery student. One of the fantastic things about studying Midwifery at Bournemouth University is that, within just a few weeks of starting the course, you are out in the real world, learning skills and developing your knowledge through placement. The first seven weeks… Read more » about My placement as a Midwifery student

Emma’s persistence has led to her working with big-brand names

This is a guest post from current student Emma Brooks studying BA (Hons) Marketing Communications My name is Emma, I’m a BA (Hons) Marketing Communications undergraduate and I’ve recently completed my placement year – wow what a year it’s been! I have been on the road  touring the country as an event manager promoting the… Read more » about Emma’s persistence has led to her working with big-brand names

Making the most of a January start

Are you thinking about postgraduate study in 2020? Why not start this month –  Bournemouth University has a wide range of  Master’s degrees available. Bournemouth is my hometown – I was born and raised here – so for me, it was a no-brainer to do my masters at BU as I have lived here my… Read more » about Making the most of a January start

Choosing Physiotherapy

Getting an offer from Bournemouth University for Physiotherapy has been one my biggest opportunities to date. Although coming straight from Sixth Form made me nervous initially, with perhaps less clinical experience than more mature students, I soon realised this is to everyone’s advantage. As a small cohort you get to know other students well and… Read more » about Choosing Physiotherapy