Hello there, I’m Alejandra, a student of MSc Nutrition and Behaviour from Colombia. When pursuing a postgraduate degree abroad, it’s important to understand the local market, the global trends, and know how to promote yourself in your professional field. One of my biggest dreams is to find a job I truly love, which would help… Read more » about Be successful with CareersBU
Study skills to succeed: UK vs Colombia
Hi there, I’m Alejandra, I come from Colombia and I’m doing a Masters in Nutrition and Behaviour. When comparing the study skills needed in my country and the United Kingdom, I realised there are more differences than similarities. No matter where you come from, having a basic understanding of the UK system will help you… Read more » about Study skills to succeed: UK vs Colombia
Chesil House
Let Alejandra share with you what it is like living in Chesil house
Healthy mind, great student life
Hi, my name is Alejandra and I’m a Masters student from Colombia. When planning on studying abroad, it’s always good to know about the services offered by universities in terms of personal guidance throughout your journey. Life is more than just studying and I have found great personal support from BU. Multi-faith Chaplaincy No matter… Read more » about Healthy mind, great student life
Being a Student Ambassador: A perfect opportunity
Hi everyone, my name is Alejandra and I am a Master’s student from Colombia. Before arriving in the UK, I found out about student ambassadors and their roles. Writing blogs caught my attention because I wanted to gain experience within the university. I also wanted to earn some money for myself and this is what… Read more » about Being a Student Ambassador: A perfect opportunity
Have a cultural blast at uni
Have a cultural blast at uni Hi there, my name is Alejandra and I come from Colombia studying an MSc in Nutrition and Behaviour. One of the things I enjoy the most is meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Moving here from so far away, I understand leaving your friends and family is… Read more » about Have a cultural blast at uni
Applying for a scholarship
Applying for a Scholarship Coming from a Psychology background in Colombia, I wanted to find a programme that looked at nutrition with a psychological perspective. After finally finding the master’s programme I wanted at BU, Nutrition and Behaviour, it was time for me to consider my financing options. The first thing I did was to… Read more » about Applying for a scholarship
Why BU’s MSc Nutrition and Behaviour is unique
Nutrition and Behaviour here at BU is truly a unique course (as the title suggests) and is unlike any you will find at other universities. It is the first course to combine the fundamental principles of nutrition, with the psychology behind these eating behaviours. If you are interested in how our brain affects what we decide… Read more » about Why BU’s MSc Nutrition and Behaviour is unique
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