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Clubs and Societies at BU

January 19, 2017

Hey guys, its JC again. While doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University, I’ve joined some societies to meet people outside of my course. There are so many clubs and societies to choose from. If you can’t find one that interests you, then you can create one. What’s Out There There are so… Read more » about Clubs and Societies at BU

Eating Healthily in Bournemouth

January 19, 2017

Hi! I am JC and I’m from Canada, currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Depending on where you’re from, you may find that the food here is often very bland. This doesn’t mean it’s like this at every restaurant. If you go to Italian, Indian or Asian restaurants the food is… Read more » about Eating Healthily in Bournemouth

Eating, Cooking and Planning your Meals

January 19, 2017

Hello! I am Jaime from Colorado and on the MLit (Hons) English Programme here at BU. I have found out that eating out can be quite expensive in the UK! Fortunately, it is much cheaper to buy your own groceries and you can save a lot of money by cooking for yourself, which is a… Read more » about Eating, Cooking and Planning your Meals

What my Room in Corfe House Contains

January 19, 2017

Hi! My name is JC and I’m a Canadian currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Before I came to England, I wasn’t sure what I would find in my flat. I had ideas from what I found online, but that was about it. I am currently living on the seventh floor… Read more » about What my Room in Corfe House Contains

Why I stayed at BU

January 16, 2017

I am currently a postgraduate student studying MSc Forensic Anthropology at BU. I also studied my undergraduate degree here too. I love Bournemouth, and that is essentially why I stayed. But the reasons why I love Bournemouth are more than just that! The university has some amazing facilities for my course, there is a dedicated… Read more » about Why I stayed at BU

What to Pack and What to Buy

January 12, 2017

When it was time to start packing for Bournemouth, I started off pretty conservatively…and then inevitably tried to fit everything I owned into my suitcase twenty minutes before leaving for the airport in a panic. While it’s certainly tempting to bring as much of home with you when going off to uni, especially when it… Read more » about What to Pack and What to Buy

International Orientation Week

January 12, 2017

Hello! I am Jaime from Colorado and on the MLit (Hons) English Programme here at BU. Studying overseas can be both an exciting, yet scary adventure! One of the highlights of Bournemouth University is their dedication to student satisfaction. Through its Week One activities calendar and its International Orientation schedule, BU strives to make all… Read more » about International Orientation Week

Orientation Week

January 12, 2017

Hi guys, my name is JC and I’m currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at BU. When it came to leaving Canada for England, I chose to leave earlier, to arrive a few days before it was time to move into my flat. I saw this as a way to get my bearings in… Read more » about Orientation Week

The social life of a postgrad student

January 12, 2017

Ellie is here to talk to you about the social life of a postgrad student…

Packing or Buying?

January 11, 2017

Hi guys! My name is JC, I am from Canada and currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Figuring out what to bring and what to buy when I started packing was maybe one of the hardest aspects of preparing for my new life. The first thing I can say is that… Read more » about Packing or Buying?

Packing for Uni – what to bring and what to buy

January 11, 2017

Hello! I am Lauren, studying MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management at BU. Downsizing can be tough when you’re leaving home, but keep reading for some helpful tips and suggestions on what to bring and what to buy when moving to study abroad! Clothes When it comes to moving abroad, less is more. You can… Read more » about Packing for Uni – what to bring and what to buy