This is a guest blog post from John Nana about his placement experience whilst studying one of our postgraduate courses in Computing & Informatics. Utilise every opportunity. Break barriers. Have fun. Those were the words running through my mind during the international commencement ceremony for postgraduate students at Bournemouth University. My name is John Nana… Read more » about How John’s dedication helped him start his career at JPMorgan
This is a guest blog by Jonathan Faraoni, our BSc (Hons) Computing graduate, and currently studying MSc Internet of Things at Bournemouth University. My story begins in 2015 when at the age of 19 years old I decided to move abroad for my studies and pursue a bachelor’s degree in science and technology. After many… Read more » about From Rome to Bournemouth – how BU helped build my career with Siemens
Diwali is a religious festival of lights that originated in India which takes place annually, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year, and this year is celebrated from the 13-16th November. The tradition is celebrated not just by Hindus, but across many religions across the globe, but Diwali honours the Hindu goddess of wealth,… Read more » about Diwali 2020: festival of lights…from home?
How can I make the most of BU’s careers service and the careers hub? So you may have decided on going to university… Yay! You are probably swept up in the excitement of your new independent adventure. However, when is the right time to start thinking about after university? At the end of the day,… Read more » about How can I make the most of BU’s Careers Service and the Careers Hub?
This is a guest blogger post by current student Natalia Ceballos, studying BA (Hons) Media Production. Hi! My name is Natalia and I recently completed a placement abroad at InterNations GmbH as a Public Relations Intern. Placement Search First of all, if I had to describe the placement search using three words, I would say:… Read more » about My placement year at InterNations in Munich, Germany
This is a guest blog post by current student Rebekah Phillips, studying BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Hello, my name is Rebekah a (now) final year Physiotherapy student at Bournemouth University. I started University like the majority of students, I moved away from home and settled in Student Accommodation where I quickly learnt to fend for myself… Read more » about Becoming a Physiotherapist during a Pandemic
This is a guest blogger post by current student Brityn Vreeland currently studying BA (Hons) Marketing Communications. This past year I was fortunate enough to spend 12 months working for L’Oréal Paris and the L’Oréal UKI headquarters in London. During my second year of University, I was looking for placements pretty early on, with L’Oréal… Read more » about My year working for the biggest beauty brand in the world!
This is a guest blog post by current student Emily Thorne, studying BA (Hons) Communication and Media. When I was searching for a placement in my second year at University, I found the most helpful platform was LinkedIn. LinkedIn has all the information you need to know as you create a platform and business page… Read more » about My placement experience encouraged me to start my own businesses
This is a guest blog by Alex Cox, currently in her final year studying BSc (Hons) Marketing The class of 2020 are probably facing the biggest challenge since the 2008 recession. The impact of COVID-19 has cancelled graduate schemes and stalled recruitment for many companies. Like many recent graduates, I have struggled to secure a… Read more » about How I’ve been building my CV by volunteering remotely
Hear from Alexander and Sushila, currently studying MSc Physician Associate Studies, about what they love about their course and why they chose this career path. Physician Associate (PA) studies is a fantastic opportunity for graduates to become healthcare professionals, helping to diagnose and treat patients. Bournemouth University offers an intense two-year training course led by… Read more » about Why I chose MSc Physician Associate Studies?
This is a guest blog by current student Alice Ryan, currently studying BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. I chose to study at BU, because of the hands on approach the university had, the variety of placement opportunities available to OT students and because of how helpful and friendly the lecturers and students were at Open Days. As… Read more » about What I love about my course BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
This is a guest blog by current student Alice Kay, currently studying BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. My Occupational Therapy (OT) student journey started in 2017, I came to BU after finishing college, where I had studied Sport & Exercise Science and Health & Social Care. Throughout school I had been excited at the prospect of… Read more » about My journey into Occupational Therapy course at BU
My experience as a Paramedic Science student
Do a Nerve Radio show with me
Lansdowne campus and the surrounding area
Understanding UCAS and applying for university
My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
Handling the cost of living pressures from a student perspective
Course Stories: Film & TV Production
The realities of student life
A Guide to Student Jobs: Where to Find Them and How They Help Your Future
Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World