I can’t stress enough how amazing it has been to be rewarded with an Academic Excellence Scholarship. Bournemouth University offers a range of scholarships, rewarding academic excellence, and musical or sporting talents. The fact there was a chance I could be awarded £1,500 encouraged me to work that little bit harder to achieve those grades… Read more » about The wonders of a BU scholarship
Festivals I’m looking forward to this summer
Polka dot wellies, multi-coloured ponchos and face paint means only one thing…. festival season! I don’t know about you guys but the rise in temperature has sure got me excited for this year’s festival season and it is going to be a big one! The summer of 2017 has given rise to some of the… Read more » about Festivals I’m looking forward to this summer
Life skills gained at University
Hey guys! So I’m back again with some life skills I gained whilst being at University. Living without parents was a very daunting experience for me in my first year, as I’d never moved out from home ever before. I’d definitely say there have been rapid changes I encountered and developed, which I don’t think I… Read more » about Life skills gained at University
#MyPlacementStory: GE Aviation
Paula Ruiz studies Engineering Project Management at Bournemouth University. Watch the video to hear Paula’s #MyPlacementStory, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.
#MyPlacementStory: Babcock International
Watch the video to hear Harriet and Shannon, both Business Studies students at BU, sharing their #MyPlacementStory about their time on placement together at Babcock International, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.
#MyPlacementStory: Sussex Cricket
Matt Neocleous studies Sports Management at Bournemouth University, and is currently on placement at Sussex County Cricket Club as a part of his degree. Watch the video to hear Matt’s #MyPlacementStory, or search #MyPlacementStory to hear from other BU students getting valuable work experience through a placement as a part of their degree.
One hundred countries later – Jonny’s story
Jonny Blair came to BU in 2003 and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations. Since then, he has worked as a travel writer and has just celebrated visiting his 100th country. Here, he talks more about his travels and how coming to Bournemouth kicked it all off. I grew up in Northern Ireland… Read more » about One hundred countries later – Jonny’s story
Open day 101
Hi guys! Having gone to applicant days myself and helped out at BU open days, I’ve got some advice for you on how to make the most of any open days you do attend!
Student life
How far away is Bournemouth to London? You can catch the fast train service from London to Bournemouth, taking approximately one hour and 50 minutes. What is the night life like in Bournemouth? With something going on every night of the week in bars, clubs and pubs across the town, it is no wonder that Bournemouth… Read more » about Student life
A day in the life of a Tourism Management student
Diman shows us what a day in the life of a Tourism Management student looks like…
A day in the life of a Multimedia Journalism student
A typical day as a Journalism student probably starts like most other university student’s – dragging yourself out of bed and pouring yourself a bowl of supermarket own brand cereal before getting ready for a busy day at BU. Apart from that, I don’t think I can give a description of a ‘typical day’ because… Read more » about A day in the life of a Multimedia Journalism student
The transferable skills studying a Master’s degree has enhanced
Studying a Master’s degree at Bournemouth University has helped enhance and develop transferrable skills which are invaluable when coming to applying for jobs. At undergraduate level and in previous employment these skills are learnt and developed, but they are really tested and developed in postgraduate study! Organisation and time management are two tremendously important skills… Read more » about The transferable skills studying a Master’s degree has enhanced