Sharing what I do in a day as an undergraduate student at Bournemouth Uni.
Beyond the Beach: Why I Chose Bournemouth University
It was December 2018 and my UCAS applications were fast approaching. I was 17 years old passing through the stressful senior life of high school. But I was not going to let the troubles I faced then to have a consequence of my future now. A few years prior, my sisters began their path of university to… Read more » about Beyond the Beach: Why I Chose Bournemouth University
Leaving My Hometown to Follow My Dreams
On 24th of November 2018, I was on a holiday in Goa, India as I needed a break from my work and side-by-side I was prepping up for my master’s program in the UK. After receiving the offer from Bournemouth University, I was so happy – I was also very pleased to be able to… Read more » about Leaving My Hometown to Follow My Dreams
Scholarships as Saviours
Money is one of the important factors that influences the choice of a university. As an international student, pursuing my postgraduate degree in UK meant managing finance was a top priority. Tuition fee is a major expense when planning a higher education budget. While shortlisting universities to apply to, scholarships on offer were a major… Read more » about Scholarships as Saviours
What to bring to the UK
We’re the Transitions team. We want to help make sure your transition to BU is as easy as possible…. The two suitcases rule When thinking about what to bring to the UK there are a few things to consider. Check the luggage allowance for your airline. If you need to bring more, it’s usually much… Read more » about What to bring to the UK
What to bring to the UK
We’re the Transitions team. We want to help make sure your transition to BU is as easy as possible…. The two suitcases rule When thinking about what to bring to the UK there are a few things to consider. Check the luggage allowance for your airline. If you need to bring more, it’s usually much… Read more » about What to bring to the UK
Second Year: International Field Trip to Costa Rica
So I’m studying BSc (Hons) Geography! The international field trip is an optional unit in the second year of some courses under the category of Life and Environmental Sciences in the faculty of Science and Technology including Geography, Environmental Science, Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and Biological Sciences. The destination of the trip has been known… Read more » about Second Year: International Field Trip to Costa Rica
Why I chose MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU
My name is Alejandra Toro, I am a 24-year-old psychology graduate from Colombia currently studying a Master’s in Nutrition and Behaviour at BU. I took a risk when I decided to undertake a degree in a field that was unknown for me, which, by the way, was scary at first. Nonetheless, this course caught my… Read more » about Why I chose MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU
Kamonpa’s reflection on her Tourism Management studies
This is a guest blog from Kamonpa Wangkuanklang, who studied MSc Tourism Management. Kamonpa reflects on her time at BU and the things she had the opportunity to experience during her studies. A year at BU was very wonderful for me! I was a student in MSc Tourism Management 2017/2018. It was the right choice to study… Read more » about Kamonpa’s reflection on her Tourism Management studies
Global Talent Programme
BU’s Global Talent Programme has been co-created with employers to help its students to demonstrate that they have the attributes needed to work in a truly global way. Currently over 850 students are part of the extra-curricular programme that gives them the opportunity to develop new skills, meet employers, win badges, play games and achieve the… Read more » about Global Talent Programme
Three important differences between the UK and US education systems for Undergrad students
1. Courses vs. Majors In the US, you have a choice of majors and minors. Majors and minors are subjects that you want to specialise in. US colleges and universities also require you to have what is known as ‘general educational units’. UK universities have you apply for one specific course and that course… Read more » about Three important differences between the UK and US education systems for Undergrad students
Clubs and Societies at BU
Hello! I am Jaime from Colorado and on the MLit (Hons) English Programme here at BU. There is more to experience at Bournemouth University than just courses! With over 100 clubs and societies to choose from at BU, you are bound to find some to suit your own interests and hobbies. Plus, if there is… Read more » about Clubs and Societies at BU