Gam’s survival guide: Being an international student at BU

Hi, I’m Gam. I’m from Thailand. I have just finished my MBA at BU and I’m now working for the uni. Many concerns could pop into your head before coming to study here, especially when you are away from your parents for the first time, so you may need a survival guide! My top tips… Read more » about Gam’s survival guide: Being an international student at BU

The Student Development Award

So, when I came to BU three years ago it was important for me to get as involved in uni life as I could and so after attending the Freshers’ Fair and seeing about the different opportunities available, I started applying to join in. I started being an Ambassador and then I was asked to… Read more » about The Student Development Award

A mature student’s perspective

As I near the end of my course I am starting to be asked – has it been worth going to university? Without hesitation I offer a resounding YES! But as a mature student your experience isn’t all about the night life (although we have been known to take part at times!). Indeed the sacrifices… Read more » about A mature student’s perspective

SUBU and students

The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University is simply known as SUBU, and it is a key part of BU life. It is also important to every student’s experience over their time here and can make the university experience so much more than just lectures and assignments. The list of stuff SUBU does for students goes… Read more » about SUBU and students

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

Life of a student

By Carlyle Collins 1st year BU student, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science At secondary school I was quite an active chap, I was involved in everything. Well not everything, but I did a lot, I played multiple sports and was involved in different societies. Could I possibly manage to maintain this level of involvement and obtain good grades… Read more » about Life of a student

A home away from home for an international student

By Valjo Kutt, (Estonia) 1st year BU Student, BSc (Hons) Sports Management Coming to university to study what interests you the most is a step that lots  of young people  around the world  think about. Having the opportunity to apply for five courses through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) gives you the… Read more » about A home away from home for an international student