Before moving to Bournemouth, my idea of Christmas was based on movies and books. Indian Christmas is different- a week of holidays, adorable little stars hanging outside every home, and giant Christmas trees in shopping malls. The world in my books and films and the world around me were so far apart, I could have… Read more »
Graduating is always the icing on the cake when it comes to education. It is that moment when you finally close the chapter to one part of your educational story. Graduating with a postgraduate degree in Events Management was my second biggest accomplishment; my first being graduating from my undergraduate degree. However, with graduation comes… Read more »
As a first-year Business Studies student and now a second-year International Business student, I have encountered numerous hurdles, some personal and some teamwork conflicts. My course had us experience a simulation of running a business meeting and marketing for a non-profit company and, to my surprise, both times I was the leader of the project…. Read more »
Hi everyone, my name is Ram, an MA Directing Film and Television student from Malaysia. This week, I am writing about the difference in postgraduate study skills in the United Kingdom compared to my home country, Malaysia. Learning in Malaysia The key difference about pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK is definitely the teaching methods… Read more »
Hi my name is Garrett Bucklin, I am from the United States and I’m currently a Master’s student at Bournemouth University. My undergraduate education was based around both business marketing as well as business management, which has been a nice lead up to my Master’s in Business Administration. There are many differences when transitioning into… Read more »
My name is Patrycja, I am from Poland and I’m studying BA Computer Animation Art and Design at BU. Studying, especially in a different country where everything is different can be quite stressful sometimes, but feeling bad is not the end of the world as at BU there are many people that can help you… Read more »
Hi everyone! It’s Areej again, a games software engineering student from Egypt. Today I will be comparing study skills. This is all from my personal experience, and based on my opinions about this topic. I will be listing some of the different study skills I’ve used, and whether or not my experience with them has… Read more »
Hi everyone, my name is Ram from Malaysia, and I am currently studying MA Directing Film and Television. Today I would like to share a little about my experience working as a Student Ambassador, especially during the University’s Open Days. Student Ambassador Role If you are selected as an International Student Ambassador, the job comes… Read more »
They say Master’s students are usually more mature, more wise, more determined, more hardworking and better at multitasking. Is this true? Of course it is, however, it is assumed that postgraduate students never have time to do anything else but study. Now this is definitely not true. In fact, for Master’s students it’s just all about… Read more »
Hi! I am Sujata Shekhawat from India and I am studying MA Media and Communication. It is true that we all go to University to study, do assignments, presentations and exams, but I believe that university life should not be limited to only studying. It is always good to learn something new and be part… Read more »
This is a guest blog by current student Diana Pelino who is studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design. Many people have asked me: “Why did you choose BU?” First of all, I chose BU for my course – it has the reputation of being the best 3D animation course in the country. Secondly,… Read more »
You step on the plane, find your seat, and finally take a deep breath. As the wheels of the plane lift off the ground, you feel your stomach rising to your throat as you whisper “goodbye” the place you’ve called home. You’re on your way to university and you’re not sure how you should feel…. Read more »
Why I chose Bournemouth University (how to pick your uni)
My placement experience at IBM
My journey as a mature student nurse
My placement experience at Microsoft
My placement with Dorset Police as a Sociology and Criminology student
Abbie’s placement experience working in a secondary school
My undergraduate to postgraduate journey at BU
Danni’s placement experience at Stay U-nique in Barcelona
Dear Students…
What I learned in my first semester at BU