Student Blog

What to expect from a Postgraduate Open Day

November 21, 2017

Ever wondered what a Postgraduate Open Day is like at Bournemouth University? Watch this vlog to find out more:

Why I stayed at BU to do my Master’s

November 16, 2017

I was lucky enough to do my undergrad degree at Bournemouth University and I loved it! I had such a good time and I wasn’t ready to leave just yet. I had done my undergrad in Finance but I wanted to expand my knowledge in one of my passions, sport. Thus, why not get the best… Read more » about Why I stayed at BU to do my Master’s

Choosing my degree: MSc Public Health

November 13, 2017

Choosing my degree I first chose my degree back in 2006, after 6 years of working in the humanitarian field. Having realised that charity work was my definite career pathway, I decided to invest in my potential. Inevitably, my work is based abroad and therefore gaining a qualification which is recognized internationally was most… Read more » about Choosing my degree: MSc Public Health

How to Meet People at BU

October 24, 2017

1. Join Clubs Join as many clubs and societies as your little heart desires. It’s a great way to branch out and try something new with people who are like-minded and interested in the same thing as you. There are clubs for everything and if you can’t find one that you like, then just create… Read more » about How to Meet People at BU

Why I chose BU

October 20, 2017

Hey! Thanks for clicking on this Vlog thing! Today, I’m talking about why I chose to go to Bournemouth university twice!

What I’d tell myself a year ago

July 28, 2017

This year has seemed to whizz by, these are some things that I wish I’d picked up from the start 🙂

Mental health at BU

June 22, 2017

Here’s a bit of a chat about my experience with mental health issues whilst studying at Bournemouth University. Feel free to ask any questions and I hope you have a good day!

Places for group study on campus

May 25, 2017

These are a few of the places on campus (and a bonus place) that I find make group projects a little easier 🙂

The transferable skills studying a Master’s degree has enhanced

April 19, 2017

Studying a Master’s degree at Bournemouth University has helped enhance and develop transferrable skills which are invaluable when coming to applying for jobs. At undergraduate level and in previous employment these skills are learnt and developed, but they are really tested and developed in postgraduate study! Organisation and time management are two tremendously important skills… Read more » about The transferable skills studying a Master’s degree has enhanced

Plan for my Master Degree

April 10, 2017

As the saying goes “there are only 2 things you can start without a plan: a riot and a family, for everything else you need a plan”. Approaching the final stage of my Master in Law program, I tremendously acknowledge the importance of clear planning on keeping track and reaching the goals of my master study…. Read more » about Plan for my Master Degree

Being a Mature Student

March 31, 2017

I am Jaime Gorman. I am 40 and came to BU from Colorado to study MLit (Hons) English. On day one, as excited as I was, sitting in a cluster of a couple of hundred 18-year-olds was initially very awkward. Not only was I literally old enough to be their mother, I felt culturally and… Read more » about Being a Mature Student

Money-saving tips!

March 21, 2017

Hello from Bournemouth! I am Jaime Gorman from Colorado, USA and currently on the MLit English programme at BU. At university, budgeting is very important! One of the best ways to save money is to utilise student discounts. There are many discounts available, but here are the ones that I use the most: Amazon Once… Read more » about Money-saving tips!