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Developing your study skills in the UK

17 April 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying MA Post Production Editing. In my opinion, study skills in Brazil are not that different from the ones in the UK, but I have noticed a few differences between them. Exams vs essays Firstly, one of the differences is the way each country assesses their students. In Brazil, I… Read more » about Developing your study skills in the UK

Part-time work opportunities are right in front of you!

12 April 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying a Master’s in Post Production Editing. Study in England has always been my dream, but supporting myself financially whilst studying brought me a lot of anxiety, even before arriving in Bournemouth. However, all the anxiety went away when I received the confirmation that I would become a Student Ambassador for… Read more » about Part-time work opportunities are right in front of you!

Life for a Brazilian in Bournemouth: making it feel like home!

11 April 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying MA Post Production Editing. Life in Bournemouth has been going smoothly for me since I arrived directly from Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The beach life style One of the reasons that attracted me to study in Bournemouth was the beach. I had the feeling that it would… Read more » about Life for a Brazilian in Bournemouth: making it feel like home!

Know your weaknesses and work on them!

11 April 2018

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying MA Post Production Editing. As an international student whose first language is not English, I was concerned about starting my studies at Bournemouth University and not having enough help and guidance. I was surprised to see how well prepared the university is regarding academic support. Build your confidence To… Read more » about Know your weaknesses and work on them!