Hiya, With September approaching some of you may be wondering what exactly to bring to university, hopefully this video helps you to find some university essentials to bring and some “essentials” that you might want to leave behind! Emily 🙂
Shopping for Food and Other Essentials- A Guide
When I started my year at Bournemouth, the first task at hand was to set up a life. This meant getting basic necessities – kitchen utensils, bedding, toiletries and food. I was quite unsure as to what the best place to get all that was and didn’t know what brands or products I could rely… Read more »
Budgeting – A Student’s Financial Life-hacks
Handling finances can be tricky, especially when you’ve moved to a new place. The currency is different, the prices of commodities are new and most students are dealing with a fixed budget – having to balance basic needs, school supplies as well as at least a little bit of a social life. This blog is… Read more »
Where to shop in Bournemouth
Cher, an American MA Radio Production student, talks to us about shopping in Bournemouth.
Shops for every style and need
Giorgios Kapsanakis is from Greece and is studying MA Directing Film and Television. In this vlog he shares his experience of shopping in Bournemouth and reassures us that there’s a wide range of shopping variety which suits absolutely everyone! Giorgios Kapsanakis, Greece, MA Directing Film and Television, 2017/18
A guide on affordable shopping in Bournemouth
Erin Snell is from the United States and is studying BA (Hons) Media and Communications. In her vlog she gives advices on where to find affordable food, clothes and homeware. A very useful and practical guide! Erin Snell, USA, BA (Hons) Media and Communications, 2017/18
Order your homeware early and online
Hello, I am Tsz Kam Yeung from Hong Kong and a MSc Events Marketing student. When you move to a new place, there are so many things you need to buy, such as kitchen equipment, bedding, and stationary. Therefore, I am going to share my personal shopping experience with you. First week of arrival If… Read more »
A store for everything
I’m Milla Räsänen from Sweden and I’m studying an MSc in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. I’m going to share my favourite shopping tips. Bournemouth has wonderful shopping opportunities and you can be sure to find whatever you’re looking for. The town centre has all the major chains, as well as small boutiques. If you’re up… Read more »
“Shop till you drop”, but do it wisely
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate student in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. One of your biggest expenses in Bournemouth, apart from renting a house, will be buying food and clothes. Everywhere you go you will see big signs inviting you to go into the stores and spend your money… Read more »
From boutiques to open air markets!
I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil and I have been studying a Masters in Post Production Editing here at BU since September 2017. Finding your way around town is easily done within the first few days of living in Bournemouth. However, finding the best places to shop can take some time. Hopefully, after reading this blog… Read more »
What to buy and where to buy it
Bournemouth University student, Danielle Cook, gives some useful help and advice for international students about what to buy and where to buy it when coming to study in Bournemouth.
Leyan’s Top Tips: Making the most of your first term at university
University life offers you a whole new world of opportunities and I’d say it’s best to get involved from the start. Your first semester at university is the best time to try something new and really get prepared for the rest of your studies in Bournemouth. Joining clubs and societies is a great way to… Read more »
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