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The best places to visit in Bournemouth, UK

Hiya! One of the big reasons I chose to come to BU was because of it’s location! There’s so much to do and so many places to explore, in this video I run through some of my favourite spots so hopefully it gets you excited to get outside and explore the local area. Emily 🙂… Read more » about The best places to visit in Bournemouth, UK

Why I chose Bournemouth University (how to pick your uni)

Hiya! With UCAS applications being sent off and offers being sent out by the universities, perhaps you’re struggling to narrow down your choices to your top two universities! Hopefully my video helps you to think about all the things to consider when choosing your uni and gets you excited for this new chapter of your… Read more » about Why I chose Bournemouth University (how to pick your uni)

What I learned in my first semester at BU

This first semester of my master’s degree at Bournemouth University has been a true whirlwind! I’ve made friends, am working 2 part-time jobs, and completing my assignments. If you would like to gain insight into what your first semester could look like, or gain some tips and tricks, check out the video below!

Global BU: Tiger’s International Placement at WeTransfer

At Bournemouth University there are lots of ways to gain global work experience.  Current student Tiger talks to us about his work placement at WeTransfer in Amsterdam and explains how it will help him once he graduates from his course. Tiger received Erasmus+ funding to help support him during his placement whilst studying Business Studies… Read more » about Global BU: Tiger’s International Placement at WeTransfer

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Balancing it all (part-time work, studies and a social life)

Hiya, In today’s post I thought I’d give you some tips on how to balance everything. I think it’s so easy for uni to get hectic, you’re getting set a bunch of work whilst having to do all your cooking and cleaning as well as maintaining a social life and I think on certain busy… Read more » about Balancing it all (part-time work, studies and a social life)

James wins the best student film at the Soho London Film Festival

This is a guest blog post from graduate James Henson who studied BA (Hons) Television Production. BU graduate James Henson has won the best student film award for his gradate film at the Soho London Film Festival. This is his story. “Last summer I realised that I hadn’t taken my short film, RUT, any further… Read more » about James wins the best student film at the Soho London Film Festival

My first Christmas experience…

One of the best parts about international living is being able to exchange cultures and celebrations. As December progresses, we step into the time of Christmas festivities with bright lights, colourful decorations, and hot chocolates. As someone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas and come from Malaysia and Saudi Arabia where Christmas is not a common celebration,… Read more » about My first Christmas experience…