How to cope if you feel overwhelmed at university

The first few weeks at university are challenging at the best of times: you are placed in a new environment with people you don’t know, going places you’ve never been and doing things you’ve never done before; if you’re not nervous about any of it, you must be some sort of superhuman! Do not fret… Read more » about How to cope if you feel overwhelmed at university

My course has everything, from statistics to bowling

I’m Milla Räsänen from Sweden and I’m studying an MSc in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology at BU. Today I’m telling you a little bit about what is it’s like to study on my course. Flexible lecture times On my course we only have lectures twice a week, which leaves you plenty of time to study… Read more » about My course has everything, from statistics to bowling

The time to save money is when you have some

I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. As students, many of us struggle with living expenses because we are trying to be careful with our money, want to have fun, and have an exciting social life all at the same time. Have you ever wondered how you can save some… Read more » about The time to save money is when you have some

Be prepared to face anything that comes your way

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying the MA Post Production Editing. One of my main concerns before coming to Bournemouth was how to eat healthy and socialize with my friends while on a budget. Thankfully, it is not as hard as it seems! Keeping track of your money During my first month in Bournemouth… Read more » about Be prepared to face anything that comes your way

BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

  If you need a quiet and mellow place to come home to then Chesil House is your place. Since a mixture of PG and UG students live in Chesil, there is a perfect balance here. It is easy to make friends and great for the mature student who is looking for a study space and… Read more » about BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!

Funding your studies

With tuition fees, accommodation, day-to-day living expenses and perhaps relocation costs and conferences or other educational activities, postgraduate study isn’t cheap!  Fortunately there are numerous ways to fund your studies and support available to soften the blow.  Here I give a brief overview of the options and tips for funding your time at BU. Fees… Read more » about Funding your studies

I stayed in Bournemouth to open a restaurant

I never thought of myself as a restaurateur but here we are three years after opening Monty’s Lounge in Pokesdown, I’m now on the brink of opening a second restaurant in the centre of our wonderful town, Bournemouth. It’s been a roller-coaster ride, as any new start up on a budget would be, but fundamentally… Read more » about I stayed in Bournemouth to open a restaurant

I stayed at BU for my Master’s

Once you’ve decided to study a Master’s, choosing the course can be difficult enough let alone having to go through the whole process again of deciding which university to go to. When faced with this decision I had to do a lot of research and it was almost like the undergraduate process all over again!… Read more » about I stayed at BU for my Master’s

Undergraduate to postgraduate study: A big step!

Some days, postgraduate life seems very different from undergrad. Gone are the carefree days where it was fine – even expected – to spend all day in bed, your entire loan in one week, and all your free time napping.  It cannot be emphasised enough that studying a postgraduate course is a hugely rewarding and… Read more » about Undergraduate to postgraduate study: A big step!

Top tips from a BU student

We recently held a live web chat on our Postgraduate Facebook page. MA Post Production Editing student and blogger Alice White gave out so much useful advice, that we thought we’d immortalise it in blog form. So, the first thing I’ve learned about PG study is that age and experience are irrelevant. I was worried about… Read more » about Top tips from a BU student

Funding the leap

Making the leap to postgraduate study is a big one, and one which I definitely think is worthwhile taking, as I’ve said in my previous post [http://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/postgraduate/2014/05/19/making-the-leap/], but now you’ve made that decision, you’re going to have to start thinking about money. Postgraduate study is a costly investment, especially if you’re coming straight out of… Read more » about Funding the leap