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What to pack when you come to Bournemouth!
Greetings from Bournemouth! I am Jaime from Colorado, studying MLIT (Hons) English at BU. If you are like me, deciding what to bring to the UK and what to buy is a challenging task! Below is my guide to help you decide what is most important. What Should I Bring? Make sure to bring a… Read more »
My work placement in International Hospitality & Tourism Management
Name: Mrs Sooksiri Church Course: MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management Where are you from? Thailand Placement: The Sailmaker pub and restaurant Where was your placement and what was your role? My role was originally front of house staff but I was promoted and am currently working in a supervisory position. What was your strategy for… Read more »

Retaining money as a student
Being a student inevitably means there’s going to be limitations in terms of your spending. Unless you’re descended from a line of millionaire or billionaire parents that spoil you (or in that case if your parents are pretty strict and want you to experience the struggles of living) then you’re going to have to watch… Read more »
Roberta’s 5 top tips on writing a winning scholarship personal statement
My name is Roberta and I’m from Brazil. I started my MSc Biological Anthropology here at BU. I was awarded the 50% Executive Dean’s Scholarship, and for that I had to write a personal statement. It was pretty hard for me to do it, so here are some tips that might help you through the… Read more »
Balancing PG study with family life
Studying abroad has it pros and cons when balancing family life. On one hand, you do not have to stress too much when dealing with timetables. Likewise, you do not have to follow certain things such as meal times, which I used to do while I was living with my parents. On the other hand,… Read more »

My IT work placement at BU
Name: Ryan Delmo Course: MSc IT Where are you from? Philippines Placement Company: Bournemouth University Where was your placement and what was your role? I worked in the IT Services Department as an IT Service Desk Analyst What was your strategy for finding a placement? How did you get the job? Four months before the deadline… Read more »
Why study Biological Anthropology at BU?
Hi all, my name is Roberta and I’m from Brazil. I’m currently studying MSc Biological Anthropology here at Bournemouth University and I’m as happy as I could be! When I found out about this course I was really excited. There is nothing like that in Brazil and, at the same time, it has everything that… Read more »
MSc Maritime Archaeology
Hey guys, my name is JC. I’m from Canada and I’m currently doing a Master’s in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Now I’m sure you are now picturing a mix between Indiana Jones and Jacque Cousteau. Well I’m about to burst your bubbles and I must apologize (I did say I was Canadian). There is… Read more »
Eating in Bournemouth
Hey everyone, my name is Roberta and I’m in Bournemouth for my MSc Biological Anthropology. I’m from Brazil and as many of you may know, it’s a huge country with many different types of food and flavours, depending on the region you live in. When I arrived at Bournemouth, I was very curious about what… Read more »
Celebrating Christmas at BU
So, how does BU celebrate Christmas with its students? On 8 December 2016, around 20 students from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality were gathered together to celebrate Christmas at the Inspire Lecture Theatre in the Fusion Building. There was free traditional Christmas food, like mince pies and apple wassail, for students to enjoy… Read more »
Canadian vs Bournemouth food
Hi, my name is JC. I’m from Canada and am currently doing an MSc in Maritime Archaeology at BU. What Food can you Find in Bournemouth and Poole?: There are so many different grocery stores nearby that you can shop at. My favourite is Aldi. It has almost everything you can think of, even real… Read more »