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Tagged: Sandra Achim

Take chances, make memories

2 March 2018
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

I’m Sandra Achim from Romania, studying MSc Events Management. Being a student in Bournemouth is exceptionally fun. It’s not just all about lectures. There are also lots of opportunities to interact with other students, such as parties, outings, and social life. Here are some of the things that I like to do, which might interest… Read more » about Take chances, make memories

Keep spending to your budget limits

15 December 2017
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

I’m Sandra Achim from Romania, studying MSc Events Management. Being a student means that there’s always going to be limitations on how you spend your money. Budgeting is very important, but you can still have a social life, enjoy good food, drinks, and many other activities by using student discounts. How can you do this?… Read more » about Keep spending to your budget limits

Small change, big adventure

23 November 2017
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I am Sandra Achim from Romania studying a Master’s in Events Management here are BU since September 2017. We all know that change is hard. For the last two years I had been trying to decide whether or not to move to Bournemouth for my Master’s programme. Now I’m studying the MSc Events Management programme… Read more » about Small change, big adventure

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