Student Blog

Working as a BU Student Ambassador

March 23, 2017

I am Jaime, from Colorado, and as a student MLit English programme, I am fortunate to have been selected to work as a Student Ambassador for BU. Having a little extra spending money is worth the effort, but there is more to part-time work than just the pay cheque! Create As a BU Ambassador, I… Read more » about Working as a BU Student Ambassador

Money-saving tips!

March 21, 2017

Hello from Bournemouth! I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado, USA and currently on the MLit English programme at BU. At university, budgeting is very important! One of the best ways to save money is to utilise student discounts. There are many discounts available, but here are the ones that I use the most: Amazon Once… Read more » about Money-saving tips!

My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

March 14, 2017

Hi! It is Jaime again! As a current student on the MLit English programme at BU, my weekends are anything but typical. When an assignment deadline isn’t looming, I aim for my weekends to be as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Finding time to fit in fun whilst studying can be challenging, but I’ve found… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

A guide to renting private accommodation

March 12, 2017

Renting private accommodation after spending your first year in University Halls can be quite an experience. You will probably start by choosing your roommates, visiting letting agents and checking property websites to find the cheapest and best place to live. One of my priorities while searching for my accommodation was to find a letting agent… Read more » about A guide to renting private accommodation

My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

March 9, 2017

While finding time on a weekend where I’m not studying is rarer than I’d care to admit, there are a number of things that make my weekends in Bournemouth something to look forward to after a long week. One of my favourite things to do is to visit the coffee shop on the upper level… Read more » about My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

My Typical Weekend in Bournemouth

March 9, 2017

Master’s student, Danielle Cook, tells her fellow students how she spends her weekends in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.

Benefits of Part-Time Work Apart from Extra Cash

March 6, 2017

Moving to a new place and starting a Master’s degree was intimidating enough, and that was before I had even begun to think about finding a part-time job. I ended up landing a job as a Student Ambassador at the University, and now that I’ve settled into the swing of things a bit more, I… Read more » about Benefits of Part-Time Work Apart from Extra Cash

Five Recommendations for International Students

February 21, 2017

1. Sign up for University-Sponsored Trips Typically, once a month there will be a uni trip that is led by Discover Dorset. This is a good and safe way to get out of Bournemouth and see some sights. The tour will start off with the guide pointing out interesting things along the drive…. Read more » about Five Recommendations for International Students

What to buy and where to buy it

January 30, 2017

Bournemouth University student, Danielle Cook, gives some useful help and advice for international students about what to buy and where to buy it when coming to study in Bournemouth.

Packing for Bournemouth University: What to Bring

January 30, 2017

Bournemouth University student, Danielle Cook, gives some useful help and advice about what to pack as an international student coming to study in Bournemouth.

Different forms of English

January 30, 2017

Hi! My name is Jaime Gorman. I am from Colorado and in my first year of the MLit English program here at BU. At first glance it might seem that English is just one language, but there might be more differences than you realise! What am I eating? Fish and Chips are as common in… Read more » about Different forms of English

North American English vs British English!

January 30, 2017

Hey guys. So, as you all know countries have different languages, and there are always variations. Since I’ve moved to Bournemouth to study I’ve found some differences between the English that we speak in North America and British English, and here they are: S or Z and E or I Two words that are spelled… Read more » about North American English vs British English!