Worried about feeling homesick? Here is some advice to cope with it

Hello guys. Today I am going to talk about a common issue we all experienced: homesickness. Homesickness can be a real struggle, whether you’re studying abroad for a year or volunteering for a couple of months in a different city or a country. We’ve all been there, trust me. This is my third time being… Read more » about Worried about feeling homesick? Here is some advice to cope with it

Coming to Bournemouth from overseas?

Hi! I am Sujata Shekhawat from India and I am studying MA Media and Communication. I am sure that you are all super excited to come to Bournemouth and start your university adventure. You might have been booking your accommodation, flight tickets and shopping for stuff to bring with you. If you’re an international student,… Read more » about Coming to Bournemouth from overseas?

Windy, wet, or way too hot: What’s the weather like?

Hello, my name is Alejandra and I’m an MSc Nutrition and Behaviour student from Colombia. For all the people out there coming to the UK from warm countries, don’t worry! Even if the rumours of rainy England are often true, you will never get bored here. Unpredictable, changeable and pretty rainy: that is how I… Read more » about Windy, wet, or way too hot: What’s the weather like?

Peculiar accents and politeness… Cheers!

Hi, my name is Patrycja, and I’m currently studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design at Bournemouth University. I’m Polish and I came to the UK in September 2018 to study. Even though I’ve been here before on a school trip, actually living in England is completely different than what I expected. Even if… Read more » about Peculiar accents and politeness… Cheers!

A bit cloudy sometimes, but with plenty of silver linings!

Hi everyone! I am Sujata from India and I’m currently at Bournemouth University studying MA Media and Communication. In this blog, I am going to tell you a little bit about the weather in Bournemouth, and some of the exciting outdoor activities here. Cold winters but not that bad I came to Bournemouth in September… Read more » about A bit cloudy sometimes, but with plenty of silver linings!

Arrivals quiz

This is a guest blog/quiz made by current student and blogger Alice. Lets get started… What kind of arrivals student are you? Question 1: It’s time to pack for the start of your very first term and you are…. A- Too nervous to pack! B- Pack? I haven’t even bought the essentials yet, arghhh! C-… Read more » about Arrivals quiz

Some sun, a little snow, and a LOT of sea

Hi, my name is Patrycja, I’m a Polish student currently studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design at BU. How is the weather in Bournemouth different to Poland? A few people I have met have said that the weather in Poland is quite similar to the UK, but personally I think there are some… Read more » about Some sun, a little snow, and a LOT of sea

“You alright?” Observations of an Indian in the UK

Hi everyone! I am Sujata from India and I am currently studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. In this blog I am going to talk about the various interesting facts I’ve learned about the UK since moving here. There have been lot of funny incidents that I’ve experienced which have given me a… Read more » about “You alright?” Observations of an Indian in the UK

What to expect from beautiful Bournemouth

Hi everyone, my name is Ram, and today I will discuss the weather in Bournemouth and also the outdoor life on offer in this beautiful coastal town. Coastal beauty Bournemouth is located on the south coast of England, and it can have very chilly and also very pleasant weather depending on the season. Bournemouth generally… Read more » about What to expect from beautiful Bournemouth

Where do banks go on holiday? Observations from an Italian in the UK

Hi! I’m Lara Barusso, an Italian BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art Design course student at Bournemouth University. Here are a few of the interesting things I’ve experienced in the UK since moving here. In the year I have been in Bournemouth, I’ve noticed plenty of British strangeness! Something I was very surprised by at the… Read more » about Where do banks go on holiday? Observations from an Italian in the UK