After being accepted as an international student ambassador, I had to attend one session of training to ensure I understood their expectations. I also had the opportunity to gain experience in many positions such as a campus tour guide, vlogging, blogging and talking to potential students on the phone. This position is extremely flexible as… Read more » about Working as an undergraduate student ambassador
“Oh my god, no way! I’d never have thought that!” This is the response I receive every time I tell someone, usually begrudgingly, that I am classed as a mature student. This isn’t because I am blessed with youthful looks, it’s because university is actually an environment where people either just don’t notice or just… Read more » about A mature student living in halls
This is guest blog by current student Ed Parker, studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. As a youngster, I invested thousands of hours into developing my musical skills, and performed at a high level. When I made a career change and decided to go back to university to study nursing, I was concerned I would not have the time or… Read more » about The BU Music Scholarship enabled me to pursue my studies and my passion
This is a guest blog by current student Diana Pelino who is studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design. Many people have asked me: “Why did you choose BU?” First of all, I chose BU for my course – it has the reputation of being the best 3D animation course in the country. Secondly,… Read more » about Why Bournemouth is the perfect university choice
Hear first-hand from some of our students what BU Scholarships have meant for them. BU Sport Scholarship BU was an easy choice for me. The first reason was because the placement opportunities that my course provided were better than the other 4 universities that wanted to recruit me but also Bournemouth was the central location for Beach Volleyball (as… Read more » about What BU Scholarships mean to our students
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
This is a guest blog by current student Laura Mann. I’m a third year student ambassador, studying computer visualisation and animation. Bournemouth University was definitely the right choice for me as it is home to the National Center for Computer Animation (NCCA) which has won several awards and has unrivalled industry links (something that applies… Read more » about An overview of my time as a student at BU
Tiff Skinner Graduated July 2016 Currently employed as Project Manager & Universities Coordinator at LiMETOOLS Ltd “I was first interested in Cyberpsychology through choosing the final year unit as part of my BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree. The psychological insights into human interactions and vulnerabilities with using digital technology day to day fascinated me with regards… Read more » about My reflections on studying a cyberpsychology unit
My name is Martina and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. I finished my classes at the end of May, but because I had to write a dissertation, I decided to stay in Bournemouth for the summer. Between, the relaxing days at the beach, the amazing English spirit of… Read more » about Summer vibes in the UK
A Q&A with recent MSc Management with Project Management graduate Andreea. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? The main reason of getting a Master’s degree in Project Management was to allow me to pursue the career path I want to follow. Why did you choose BU? BU had the courses I… Read more » about Andreea’s story – why I chose MSc Management with Project Management
Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he demonstrates how being a student ambassador can be more rewarding than a regular part-time job. By the end of it you will get a sense of how proud students are of being BU ambassadors. Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA… Read more » about The rewarding benefits of being a BU ambassador
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
How studying Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at BU took me to work at North Bali Conservation
Presenting at the British Conference of Undergraduate Research
My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 2.)
My work abroad experience in Vietnam
My journey to BU as an international student was tough yet motivating and rewarding (part 1.)
Saying yes to study abroad opportunities at university
Tackling accommodation & cost of living as a student in Bournemouth
How I spent five weeks in Fiji through the Turing Scheme funding at BU
The benefits of part-time work for international students
How the accreditations on the Multimedia Journalism course aid your employability