Student Blog

Michal’s journey to BU

18 August 2016

We’ve been asking our arriving students to share their journey to BU through blogs, vlogs and photos. Michal Koziatek’s joining us from Poland on MA Digital Effects. Watch his journey below… “When I learned about BU and the MA Digital Effects course, I knew right away – this is it, this is for me!”

Lieke’s journey to BU

12 August 2016

“It is my dream to build a world with words… I have found my place to start” My name is Lieke. I am twenty-one years old and from the Netherlands. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Amsterdam. In September I’m moving to Bournemouth to study Scriptwriting. This is my story. … Read more » about Lieke’s journey to BU

Tonya’s story: Studying MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects

19 July 2016

Thinking of studying MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects? Tonya tells you what you can expect.

My Bournemouth top ten

15 July 2016

One of the best things about coming to study in Bournemouth is the location. You’re right on the coast, in a beautiful part of the world in a lively town that has plenty to offer. Whether you want a club, culture, or natural beauty, there’ll be something for everyone. Hopefully, you’ll have a great time… Read more » about My Bournemouth top ten

How to beat stress at uni

12 July 2016

University can be a stressful experience, especially at postgraduate level when the work becomes that little bit more intense and you only have a year to do everything in. I should confess at this point that I am the world’s biggest worrier – I stress about most things, and if it seems like there’s nothing… Read more » about How to beat stress at uni

Olivia’s top study tips

1 July 2016

Along with all the benefits of summertime in Bournemouth come the unwelcome and unpreventable exams. As an arts student I got away relatively unscathed during my undergrad. While the physicists and medics slogged away at endless weeks of tests and papers, I had only a handful of 3 hour, high pressure scribble fests. However, exams… Read more » about Olivia’s top study tips

Being Brazilian in Bournemouth

24 June 2016

Although England is not as warm as Brazil, the weather is overall good in Bournemouth. The sky is usually blue and it is sunny (even when it is freezing outside). The beautiful sky and wonderful beaches remind me of Brazil and make me feel at home. Outside activities such as running on the beach and… Read more » about Being Brazilian in Bournemouth

How I’ve grown through BU’s Build Your Own MA short courses

23 June 2016

I attended my first module on the Media Short Courses in July 2015. As a blogger and freelance writer, I found the two day residential course and subsequent seven weeks of online learning in Writing, Editing & Publishing helped me work towards realising the dream of having my work published. One surprising lesson I’m learning… Read more » about How I’ve grown through BU’s Build Your Own MA short courses

How BU helped me get where I am now

20 June 2016

So where am I now? Well, I am a freelance videographer working for a few different media companies as well as doing my own projects, including short films and wedding videos. It’s been tough starting out as self-employed, but it’s a great experience and I love being my own boss. And the BU bit? It’s… Read more » about How BU helped me get where I am now

Being Ghanaian in Bournemouth

17 June 2016

If you’ve made the decision to come to Bournemouth Uni – great! Perhaps, if you are Ghanaian, you may be wondering what it’s like here and more importantly, are there more of us here? Will you feel at home? So many questions… Well, I’m here to set your mind at ease (Oh, you’re welcome…) Walking… Read more » about Being Ghanaian in Bournemouth

Iakovos’s story: Why come to an Open Afternoon?

15 June 2016

Thinking of joining us for a Postgraduate Open Afternoon? Here’s Iakovos to tell you what you can expect.

How much am I supposed to read?

14 June 2016

When I was accepted onto my course and registered online last August, one of the first things I came across was the reading list. My immediate thought was: how much of this am I supposed to read? It gave me flashbacks to the first day of my undergrad, when we were all filled with trepidation… Read more » about How much am I supposed to read?