My name is Sijuade Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. I would say that the grading systems in Nigeria and the United Kingdom are very similar. This similarity in the grading system has been of tremendous benefit to me, as I have not had to experience any shock of adjustment… Read more » about Grading system in the UK vs Nigeria: an easy adjustment
Finding your food niche
My name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. Eating in Bournemouth is one of the easiest ways to culturally integrate. With an array of intercontinental provisions – Asian, Thai, African, Caribbean, British, etc – Bournemouth has all you need to find your niche. Food is one of the… Read more » about Finding your food niche
Make your hard work at university count
Make your hard work at university count My name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria and I am studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. There are several services that Bournemouth University has put in place to help you with life during and after University. The Career Services team at BU is one of them…. Read more » about Make your hard work at university count
Living out of your comfort zone
My name is Sijuade Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. Where do we begin? How do we compare? The life of a Nigerian in Bournemouth has to be one of compromises, both enjoyable and sometimes not so enjoyable. The more open-minded you are, the better Experiencing some culture shock is… Read more » about Living out of your comfort zone
Life for a Nigerian in Bournemouth: from cultural shock to integration
Hi, my name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria, studying MA Media and Communication. Living in Bournemouth and studying at the University is one of the most exciting yet fulfilling things I have ever done. I have enjoyed experiencing a new culture and interacting with people of diverse nationalities. First, the cultural shock I was not… Read more » about Life for a Nigerian in Bournemouth: from cultural shock to integration
Academic support at BU is all about its people
Hi, my name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria, studying the MA Media and Communication. One of the exciting and motivating things about studying at Bournemouth University is the range of academic support the university provides, such as IT support, Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) and Additional Learning Support (ALS). Making your learning experience worthwhile As diverse… Read more » about Academic support at BU is all about its people
The BU library is designed with users in mind
My name is Siju Yusuf from Nigeria. I have been studying a Master’s in Media Communication at BU since September 2017. In my course there is one given – I need the library as much as I need the classroom…maybe even more. Since my first visit the library has become my favourite hang-out spot. My… Read more » about The BU library is designed with users in mind
Promoting freedom of choice and equal opportunities
Hi, my name is Sijuade Yusuf from Nigeria and I am studying a master’s in Media and Communication here at Bournemouth University. I belong to an interesting and very active all-female club at BU called the BU Feminist Society. Knowledge promotes equality I decided to join this club primarily because of my passion for promoting… Read more » about Promoting freedom of choice and equal opportunities
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