Student Blog

Eating in Bournemouth

January 3, 2017

Flying all the way to Bournemouth from Texas for University, I had plenty of concerns, the first of them being, “What am I supposed to eat??” While English food isn’t too different from American food, recognising the names of popular restaurants, snacks, and grocery stores took some getting used to. Not too far from the… Read more » about Eating in Bournemouth

Who are those guys in the pink ambassador hoodies?

January 2, 2017

I remember when I started university; it seems so long ago now! I remember thinking to myself three years of nights out, uni work and making friends, but definitely no job! I had a part time job before university and wanted this time to myself. I say this but, during Freshers week the role of… Read more » about Who are those guys in the pink ambassador hoodies?

My work placement in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

January 2, 2017

Name: Mrs Sooksiri Church Course: MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management Where are you from? Thailand Placement: The Sailmaker pub and restaurant Where was your placement and what was your role? My role was originally front of house staff but I was promoted and am currently working in a supervisory position. What was your strategy for… Read more » about My work placement in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Internships and Placements

December 30, 2016

BU offers all undergraduate students the opportunity to do an internship or placement but why are they such a great idea? Hugh’s got the answers!

Retaining money as a student

December 30, 2016

Being a student inevitably means there’s going to be limitations in terms of your spending. Unless you’re descended from a line of millionaire or billionaire parents that spoil you (or in that case if your parents are pretty strict and want you to experience the struggles of living) then you’re going to have to watch… Read more » about Retaining money as a student

Living in Bournemouth: through the eyes of an International student

December 28, 2016

Trust me when I say this to you, as much as I loved and was thrilled to finally be in England, and in Bournemouth no less, the knowledge that I was all alone in a completely new place was so overwhelming that I sat in my room after I moved into my accommodation for about ten… Read more » about Living in Bournemouth: through the eyes of an International student

Balancing PG study with family life

December 26, 2016

Studying abroad has it pros and cons when balancing family life. On one hand, you do not have to stress too much when dealing with timetables. Likewise, you do not have to follow certain things such as meal times, which I used to do while I was living with my parents. On the other hand,… Read more » about Balancing PG study with family life

Madrid: The BARM Diaries

December 26, 2016

Hey! I’m Bethany, a first-year student of BA Retail Management (BARM). On November 16th, our lecturers took a leap of faith and flew with us to Madrid. This decision can only be described as probably both the best and worst decision of their year. Some students put the phrase ‘start as you mean to go… Read more » about Madrid: The BARM Diaries

My IT work placement at BU

December 23, 2016

Name: Ryan Delmo Course: MSc IT Where are you from? Philippines Placement Company: Bournemouth University Where was your placement and what was your role? I worked in the IT Services Department as an IT Service Desk Analyst What was your strategy for finding a placement? How did you get the job? Four months before the deadline… Read more » about My IT work placement at BU

New Year’s Eve in Bournemouth: planning and partying

December 23, 2016

With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to start planning for the biggest night on your social calendar… NYE! Whether you want to dance the night away or see in 2017 with great food, here is a list of what’s happening right on your doorstep in Bournemouth. Halo Your favourite church based club is… Read more » about New Year’s Eve in Bournemouth: planning and partying

Balance your work at Christmas

December 22, 2016

The work load becomes rather large as we build up to Christmas and it can be difficult to stay up to date whilst still being festive. Here are my tips on balancing your work at Christmas.

Why study Biological Anthropology at BU?

December 21, 2016

Hi all, my name is Roberta and I’m from Brazil. I’m currently studying MSc Biological Anthropology here at Bournemouth University and I’m as happy as I could be! When I found out about this course I was really excited. There is nothing like that in Brazil and, at the same time, it has everything that… Read more » about Why study Biological Anthropology at BU?