Student Blog

UK essentials for an Indian student

September 10, 2020

In the past year, I have learned and grown significantly in the UK. Every day to day activity has made an impression on me and how I always compare what I was used to back in India versus how things are different here in the UK. The following are some of the main lessons I… Read more » about UK essentials for an Indian student

Moving onwards and upwards! (rather online and upwards): the new norm

September 9, 2020

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected pretty much everything, from how we live our daily lives to how we work. University has been no exception to this and has become another key thing that has been adapted to function online. So, as university has adapted, so must we! Here I will share some skills that… Read more » about Moving onwards and upwards! (rather online and upwards): the new norm

Emily and her brother the day she left for uni and the words uni move in day

Moving to Bournemouth Uni | First year fresher

August 28, 2020

Hiya! So as move in day begins to get closer and closer I thought I’d share a vlog a made back in September 2019 from when I first moved into my university flat so that you can gain a rough insight into what the first day is like! Enjoy 🙂 Emily 🙂

University essentials | What you DO & DON’T need to bring

August 20, 2020

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 🙂

What it’s like to study BSc (Hons) Marketing!

August 4, 2020

In this vlog, I talk about what it is like to study my course and also discuss similar courses like BA (Hons) Marketing Communications and BA (Hons) Business and Management.

10 pieces of advice I wish I’d heard before university

July 29, 2020

I came to Bournemouth four years ago and started my degree in Events Management. The first two years were about learning the ropes and taking on different challenges along the way. Here’s my 10 piece of advice I wish someone had told me before I moved to university, and some that I hope will help… Read more » about 10 pieces of advice I wish I’d heard before university

Making the Jump To University and Student Life

July 20, 2020

Hi! As today is world jump day I thought I’d talk a little bit about the jump between college/sixth form and university and learning to live independently. It’s definitely not as scary as you might think and actually a lot of fun! Emily 🙂

What World Population Day means to a BU student 🌍

July 11, 2020

Today is World Population Day, which is an annual event to raise awareness of global population issues. Bournemouth University has a growing population and is now home to around 18,000 students. Much of this population is split into smaller sub-populations (totally not sure if that’s a word I just invented… but lets go with it… Read more » about What World Population Day means to a BU student 🌍

Myth-busting at BU

July 3, 2020

There’s a lot of information out there about what university life is actually like, but… if you’d like to learn the truth about most things, check out the vlog below! In this video I aim to bust some myths and expose the truth about some rumours that travel around regarding university experiences.

How to save money while at university!

June 28, 2020

Hiya, I’ve found that student life can be expensive but as I come to the end of my first year at Bournemouth University I’ve learnt a lot and picked up some tips and tricks on how to save my money! Emily Xx

Ten pieces of advice as a fellow Indian Student

June 25, 2020

Ten pieces of advice I would like to give as a fellow Indian Student in Media and Communication Courses (more or less also applicable to other courses and pathways): Research your journey. Before even leaving your home take a good look at your journey plan and try to find some interesting avenues. If a… Read more » about Ten pieces of advice as a fellow Indian Student

Mindfulness on the Mat: Giving Yoga a Go!

June 21, 2020

Whether you are a current student, or you are looking forward to being one, university life can sometimes be a little stressful… maybe now more than ever. It is super important at this time to look after your mental health just as much as your physical health. Yoga is an amazing way to combine both… Read more » about Mindfulness on the Mat: Giving Yoga a Go!