Why do I love being a student ambassador? The simple answer to that is because it is fun! But there is so much more to why I love my job as a student ambassador. It is the most rewarding and enjoyable job I’ve ever had! In my second year of university, I decided that I wanted… Read more » about Why I love being a Student Ambassador
Why study MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU?
I am Cecily Paldino from the USA, and I completed my MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU in September 2016. Upon graduating from Iowa State University, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to earn my Masters in Forensic Anthropology. So why did I choose BU? The study abroad dream. I wanted to give myself… Read more » about Why study MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU?
Why study LLM International Tax Law at BU?
I am Ana Carolina Diniz from Brazil, and I would like to share with you the reasons why I am proud to be an alumnus of the LLM International Tax Law at Bournemouth University. The course units. The first term develops your knowledge about international law, dispute resolution and corporate law, while in the second… Read more » about Why study LLM International Tax Law at BU?
Living at BU’s Okeford House
Okeford House is an accommodation unit specifically for postgraduate students, about 20 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth University, off Wimborne Road. I live by myself in a studio flat, meaning my room contains my sleep and study area, along with a kitchen, shower, and bathroom all in one unit, but having flatmates is a much… Read more » about Living at BU’s Okeford House
BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!
If you need a quiet and mellow place to come home to then Chesil House is your place. Since a mixture of PG and UG students live in Chesil, there is a perfect balance here. It is easy to make friends and great for the mature student who is looking for a study space and… Read more » about BU’s Chesil House offers the best of both worlds!
Amber’s experience with SUBU as a Postgrad
As a postgraduate student with all the normal pressures that come with this, support from my students’ union is really important. Whether, like me, you continue on for postgraduate study at the same university or whether you start over at a new university, there will always be similar challenges to face. Before starting my postgraduate… Read more » about Amber’s experience with SUBU as a Postgrad
My top 5 recommendations for new BU students
You’re a new student in a new country. Scary? Yes. Will you get through it? You will. Not too long ago, I was in your shoes. And if my past self could’ve had a little chit chat with my future self, this is the advice Future Merna would’ve given: Asking for help: The way essays… Read more » about My top 5 recommendations for new BU students
Tamer’s journey to BU
Hi there! I’m Tamer from Romania and I will be 20 years old in December. I fancy the world of cybercrime, which is precisely why I’ll be studying Forensic Computing and Security at BU, starting this fall. I’ve been diving into the cyber world even before I had my own PC. Websites, coding, movies, games… Read more » about Tamer’s journey to BU
Nanna’s journey to BU
We’ve been asking our arriving students from outside the UK to share their journey to BU through blogs, vlogs and photos. Nanna Lund Nielsen’s joining us from Denmark on BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation and Animation. Watch her journey below…
Conor’s journey to BU
We’ve been asking our arriving students from outside the UK to share their journey to BU through blogs, vlogs and photos. Conor Dever’s joining us from Ireland on BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Production Technology. Watch his journey below… “I want to do what I love for the rest of my life and Bournemouth University… Read more » about Conor’s journey to BU
Josephine’s story: Living independently
For many students, going to university is probably their first taste of being away from home and fending for themselves. Josie’s here with her top tips for living independently…
Harriet Rose’s story: Top tips for your first few weeks
There are a lot of new things to get your head around at uni, so Harriet Rose shares her advice for making the most of your first few weeks.