The benefits of being a Student Ambassador at BU

What exactly is a Student Ambassador? Student Ambassadors are the student faces of the university, representing it both in person and online. They are a diverse group, each bringing unique skills and characteristics to the table. Being a Student Ambassador is about communication, leadership, and adaptability, but also the willingness to inspire and connect with… Read more » about The benefits of being a Student Ambassador at BU

Perks of being a Student Ambassador

Hi! My name is Andrew, and I have been a Student Ambassador at Bournemouth University since June 2023. In this blog, I am going to talk about my favourite perks of being a Student Ambassador, in no particular order! Flexible work around your studies & other commitments One of the best parts of being a… Read more » about Perks of being a Student Ambassador

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How the range of Student Ambassador job roles has developed my skill sets

Hi, I’m Pip, a TV production student here at BU and I’m also a BU Student Ambassador! I get involved with a range of different roles as a Student Ambassador and I absolutely love them all. In my vlog I’ll go into detail about what Student Ambassador roles I do and why they are so… Read more » about How the range of Student Ambassador job roles has developed my skill sets

Seizing the Opportunity: Getting Turing Scheme funding for a summer school course in France

Brief Explanation of the Turing Scheme: The Turing Scheme, named after the famous British mathematician Alan Turing, is a UK government initiative that replaced the Erasmus+ program after Brexit. Its primary aim is to provide opportunities for students to study, work, or gain practical experiences abroad. Partnering with higher education institutions across the world, the… Read more » about Seizing the Opportunity: Getting Turing Scheme funding for a summer school course in France

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Esther’s experience of studying MA Media & Communication

Esther Sandra Mene is currently studying MA Media & Communication, this is her guest blog. I chose to study this degree because I have always been interested in media and communication, and I wanted to learn more about the theories and practices of this field. I also wanted to develop my skills in research, analysis,… Read more » about Esther’s experience of studying MA Media & Communication

Available Part-Time Jobs in Bournemouth: the Perspective of an International Student

BU Employability and Career Bournemouth University has plans and programme which made my student experience a convenient one; during my term times, I attended lectures and worked either on my personal computer or on the university premises. I did not have to be too much engaged elsewhere and that afforded me the little convenience that… Read more » about Available Part-Time Jobs in Bournemouth: the Perspective of an International Student

My international student journey from “I don’t want to go out because the weather is too cold” to “I can live here forever!”

My international student journey from “I don’t want to go out because the weather is too cold” to “I can live here forever!”   I remember the first week I moved to Bournemouth from Istanbul/Turkey. Istanbul is a city where you can see the sun almost every day, even in winter! That is why at… Read more » about My international student journey from “I don’t want to go out because the weather is too cold” to “I can live here forever!”

Preparing for my first winter in the UK as an international student – discover my winter survival kit

As the chilly weather is at my doorstep, days are getting dark sooner and seeing my breath more vividly in the cold, I can feel my first winter in the UK is close. UK winter can be challenging, especially for an international student coming from a tropical country like Vietnam like me. However, by preparing… Read more » about Preparing for my first winter in the UK as an international student – discover my winter survival kit

Tips and advice to keep the pressures off!

Many of us struggle during the first few months at university because the pressures of our courses, struggling with our workload and not understanding the course content amongst other new experiences. BU have helpfully compiled a list of tips and tricks in order to help you if you feel you are struggling. These really helped… Read more » about Tips and advice to keep the pressures off!