Part-time jobs as an International Student at BU

Join Sophia, an American student, as she shares her unique experience of balancing life as a full-time student at Bournemouth University while working a part-time job in Bournemouth. Discover her tips, challenges, and the daily routine that helps her manage both academic and work commitments. Don’t miss out on her insights and advice for fellow… Read more » about Part-time jobs as an International Student at BU

The benefits of part-time work for international students

As international students, starting university in a new country brings not only academic challenges but also the need to navigate financial responsibilities. One area that many of us explore to support our living expenses and gain experience is part-time work. University Support: The university recognises the importance of part-time work for international students and offers… Read more » about The benefits of part-time work for international students

How to feel at home when you’re away from home

Being away from home in a new place is scary enough, especially if you’re too far away from home to visit regularly. I was quite lucky as I’m from the south of Hampshire, and my home was only an hour’s drive from Bournemouth. Still, I moved into Purbeck House during the pandemic, which meant seeing… Read more » about How to feel at home when you’re away from home

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Typical student jobs in Bournemouth and ways to make money during your studies

Do I need it? While it’s true that being a student means most of your attention should come towards ones studies, there can be different circumstances in which we exist. In previous blog we discussed mental health concerns, it is time to broach the subject of ones finances… more specifically, part time jobs in Bournemouth… Read more » about Typical student jobs in Bournemouth and ways to make money during your studies

What you can do outside of your degree at BU

Completing a degree at Bournemouth University has been amazing, but I’d say everything else I did on the side made this experience that much more rewarding. Here are a few things you too can do alongside your studies at BU that can help keep you balanced but also help you in the future. Please be… Read more » about What you can do outside of your degree at BU

How can I make the most of BU’s Careers Service and the Careers Hub?

 How can I make the most of BU’s careers service and the careers hub? So you may have decided on going to university… Yay!  You are probably swept up in the excitement of your new independent adventure. However, when is the right time to start thinking about after university? At the end of the day,… Read more » about How can I make the most of BU’s Careers Service and the Careers Hub?