Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he gives us a tour around Okeford House, a postgraduate only student hall, and shows us what it is like to live in a shared flat. Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film and Television, 2017/18
Accommodation
Got an offer to study with us? Fantastic! Here’s how to book accommodation. There are two stages to your new home: Stage 1 Within 24 hours of accepting your offer to study at BU you’ll be able to register for your BU Accommodation Guarantee. This means your place in the BU community is confirmed. You… Read more » about Accommodation
Living in Winton
So Winton is the little area halfway between BU and Lansdowne (where all the first year halls are in town). Basically, most people tend to live in Winton in a shared house for second and final year whether that’s on Alma Road or Frederica. And even though we all reminisce about our ‘halls of residence days’, Winton… Read more » about Living in Winton
Lansdowne Point – a perfect choice
I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong, a MSc Events Marketing student. After choosing BU as your postgraduate university, the next important step is finding accommodation. There are many factors to consider when living away from home – location, distance between your accommodation and the campus, nearby supermarkets, proximity to Bournemouth town centre, and… Read more » about Lansdowne Point – a perfect choice
There’s no place like Okeford House
I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a master’s in Post Production Editing at BU since September 2017. Choosing where to live can be tricky, especially if you don’t know the city and need to pick an accommodation before even getting to your destination. Reading blogs and watching vlogs about accommodation options helped me understand… Read more » about There’s no place like Okeford House
I am very happy to call myself and ‘Okefordian’!
My name is Trine Olsen from Denmark, studying MSc in Forensic Anthropology. I knew that I wanted to live with other people because a uni shared flat is a terrific way to make new friends. However, I am also not really a night owl person or someone who wants to party every day. I wanted… Read more » about I am very happy to call myself and ‘Okefordian’!
Suitable accommodation will help you succeed in your studies
I am Fang-Wei Su from Taiwan, studying MSc Marketing Management. Finding accommodation can be difficult, especially for international students. Although Bournemouth University supplies many housing choices for students, there are still some factors which influenced my decision to go through private accommodation. Cultural considerations I understand that Western and Eastern cultures are very different, and… Read more » about Suitable accommodation will help you succeed in your studies
Private rental made easy
I am Martina Gardeva from Bulgaria studying MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. There will come a time when you receive your offer from the university (congrats!) and you must start looking for your next home. Finding private student accommodation can be quite stressful and time consuming – let me help you with my guide for… Read more » about Private rental made easy
Okeford House – my home away from home
Hi everyone! I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my Master’s in Corporate Communication. Three months ago, if anyone would have asked me whether I would consider my student accommodation as home, I would have straight up answered them with a big NO. However, time changes perception! Choosing your accommodation is another big step… Read more » about Okeford House – my home away from home
Finding a home for everyone!
I am Patricia Britto from Brazil studying a Master’s in International Political Communication. Moving to Bournemouth to do a master’s program at Bournemouth University was a great change, not only in my life, but also for my whole family – my husband and my two daughters (9 and 12 years old). We rented out the… Read more » about Finding a home for everyone!
Finding a place you call home
I am Sandra Achim from Romania studying MSc in Events Management. I’m currently living in private accommodation based in Bournemouth and I know that renting privately can be a real challenge. You need to choose your roommates and also check property websites to find the best and the cheapest place to live. The research I… Read more » about Finding a place you call home
6 steps to renting privately
Hi, I’m Nikki Mennen from the Netherlands and I came all the way to Bournemouth to study for an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. I am renting a private house and live with three other international students. Although Bournemouth University has some great student accommodation, you might want to consider renting a private house… Read more » about 6 steps to renting privately