How to volunteer as a Bournemouth University student

There are many volunteering opportunities in and around Bournemouth, with many local groups, charities, and organisations that are often seeking volunteers to help out in a variety of ways. Volunteering can be a great way to broaden your horizons and explore the local community, whilst having a positive impact through rewarding work. Bournemouth University encourages… Read more » about How to volunteer as a Bournemouth University student

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Muhammad’s experience of studying MSc International Management

This is a guest blog by MSc International Management student, Muhammad Sohaib Abbasi about studying this course as an international student. Coming to a different country especially as an international student is never easy, however as a Pakistani studying MSc International Management; I can surely say that it was the right decision. Moving from Pakistan… Read more » about Muhammad’s experience of studying MSc International Management

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Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

This is a guest blog by Erin Pinnel, MA Scriptwriting student. In this blog, she shares her insights into living and studying in Bournemouth as a Postgraduate student. Studying in Bournemouth has been an amazing experience as someone who is living away from home for the first time. Probably one of the best selling points… Read more » about Erin’s insights into Bournemouth’s campus, activities, and accommodation

“A Day in the Life of an Indian Undergraduate at Bournemouth University: Balancing Study and Culture”

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! Being an Indian undergraduate student at Bournemouth University can be both exciting and challenging. On one hand, you are pursuing your academic goals in a culturally diverse environment, and on the other hand, you are trying to balance your cultural identity with your academic and personal… Read more » about “A Day in the Life of an Indian Undergraduate at Bournemouth University: Balancing Study and Culture”

Navigating Your First Year of University: An International Student’s Journey

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As an international student studying MSc in Management with Business Analytics at Bournemouth University in the UK, I vividly remember my first year of university. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to homesickness and uncertainty. In this blog post, I want to… Read more » about Navigating Your First Year of University: An International Student’s Journey

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

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MA Creative Writing & Publishing at Bournemouth University: Tom’s student insights

This is a guest blog post by Tom Moolenaar. Tom is studying MA Creative Writing & Publishing.  Hi, my name is Tom and this is my experience of BU’s postgraduate degree, MA Creative Writing & Publishing! I remember searching for degrees in the creative industry and feeling quite anxious. I loved writing, but I wasn’t… Read more » about MA Creative Writing & Publishing at Bournemouth University: Tom’s student insights

What to do in your spare time on campus

Timetables. You either love them or hate them – whilst the majority of us know that the timetabling department aren’t purposely trying to ruin our lives (it can’t be an easy job creating a schedule for every course), it can be kind of annoying if you have an early morning AND late evening class with… Read more » about What to do in your spare time on campus

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From Freshman to Flourishing: Top Hacks and Insider Tips

Starting university is an exciting time in anyone’s life, but it can also be daunting for new students. The pressure that comes with living in a brand-new place, making friends and even managing time and resources efficiently to study. You might be wondering how to make the most of your university experience along with the… Read more » about From Freshman to Flourishing: Top Hacks and Insider Tips

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My experience completing a placement year at BU

One of the main reasons I decided to study at Bournemouth University (BU), besides the seven mile stretch of Bournemouth beach, was to have the opportunity to undertake a placement year as a part of my BA (Hons) Sociology degree. This initially daunted me. Although I knew undertaking a placement would be great for my… Read more » about My experience completing a placement year at BU

My first month at Bournemouth University

My first month at Bournemouth University was pretty daunting. Growing up in the town, I was used to the general area but starting at a university can still be a large stepping stone. The first month involved settling in to a new part of my life. I went along to meet the academic teams and… Read more » about My first month at Bournemouth University

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My tips for attending an Open Day

If you’re thinking about applying to a university but would like to find out more then an Open Day is a great way to start. When planning for an Open Day, it can take some preparation to get organised and decide where you need to be and when. It’s worth looking at the Open Day… Read more » about My tips for attending an Open Day