Student Blog

MSc Maritime Archaeology

December 21, 2016

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

December 21, 2016

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

Canadian vs Bournemouth food

December 20, 2016

Hi, my name is JC. I’m from Canada and am currently doing an MSc in Maritime Archaeology at BU. What Food can you Find in Bournemouth and Poole?: There are so many different grocery stores nearby that you can shop at. My favourite is Aldi. It has almost everything you can think of, even real… Read more » about Canadian vs Bournemouth food

Living in Corfe House

December 20, 2016

Hi! My name is JC and I’m doing an MSc in Maritime Archaeology at BU. I’m currently living in Corfe House, student accommodation based in Poole. Corfe house is run by Unite-student. Location! Location! Location! Corfe house is located right beside Aldi supermarket. From my window, I can see the coach station, which makes travelling… Read more » about Living in Corfe House

How my BU experience changed me

December 20, 2016

I am DeAsia Davis from the USA and I completed an MSc Biological Anthropology in September 2016. Studying at BU was one the most fulfilling events in my life. When I first began applying to universities, I had not heard of Bournemouth University. And, like most, I had dreams of studying abroad in the big… Read more » about How my BU experience changed me

Bournemouth’s bustling Christmas market, ice-skating & mulled wine!

December 19, 2016

Hi, I’m Danielle Cook studying MA Corporate Communication at BU. One of the best parts of studying in Bournemouth is its vibrant centre, the hub of the town where community events and celebrations take place. This holiday season, Bournemouth Square is home to a bustling Christmas market, with stalls offering one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and… Read more » about Bournemouth’s bustling Christmas market, ice-skating & mulled wine!

My PR Work Placements in Norway

December 13, 2016

Name: Karoline Lervik Sandvold Course: BA (Hons) Public Relations Country of origin: Norway Where was your placement and what was your role? I completed my placement year in Norway so I could start building my network for when I return. I divided my year in two; working in a PR agency, Coxit Public Relations, and… Read more » about My PR Work Placements in Norway

My Work Placement at JP Morgan

December 13, 2016

Name: Glebs Kiselovs Course: BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance & Marketing Placement: JP Morgan Bank (Bournemouth) Where are you from? Latvia Where was your placement and what was your role? I worked as an Analyst in the Liquidity Solutions Client Experience team. My role was to answer any questions that colleagues from sales, client… Read more » about My Work Placement at JP Morgan

Why Study MA 3D Computer Animation at BU?

December 1, 2016

I am Alex Parker from Texas in the USA. I started the MA 3D Computer Animation at BU in September 2016 and this is how it all started… “You need to change your grad school plans,” is a hard thing to hear in the first place, but it’s admittedly a whole lot harder when it… Read more » about Why Study MA 3D Computer Animation at BU?

Why study MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU?

November 30, 2016

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?

November 30, 2016

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

November 30, 2016

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