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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
MSc Maritime Archaeology
Hey guys, my name is JC. I’m from Canada and I’m currently doing a Master’s in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Now I’m sure you are now picturing a mix between Indiana Jones and Jacque Cousteau. Well I’m about to burst your bubbles and I must apologize (I did say I was Canadian). There is… Read more » about MSc Maritime Archaeology
Eating in Bournemouth
Hey everyone, my name is Roberta and I’m in Bournemouth for my MSc Biological Anthropology. I’m from Brazil and as many of you may know, it’s a huge country with many different types of food and flavours, depending on the region you live in. When I arrived at Bournemouth, I was very curious about what… Read more » about Eating in Bournemouth
Christmas in Bournemouth: places to go and things to do
Despite Bournemouth being quieter at the moment than during the term, there are still lots of things to do as you prepare for Christmas. The city seems less crowded due to the fact that many students are going back home, not only uni students, but also students from language schools too. If you’re staying in the town for Christmas… Read more » about Christmas in Bournemouth: places to go and things to do
Celebrating Christmas at BU
So, how does BU celebrate Christmas with its students? On 8 December 2016, around 20 students from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality were gathered together to celebrate Christmas at the Inspire Lecture Theatre in the Fusion Building. There was free traditional Christmas food, like mince pies and apple wassail, for students to enjoy… Read more » about Celebrating Christmas at BU