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Tagged: student vlogs

Balancing postgraduate work and free time

17 April 2017
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

Hey! Here’s a little Vlog with a few tips on balancing work and free time during a postgraduate degree.

International Women’s Day: Women who inspire me

8 March 2017
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

It’s International Women’s Day today so here are just a few of the women who inspire me.

What is your favourite pancake topping?

27 February 2017
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

In honour of Pancake Day I’ve been sent out on a super important mission… To find out what BU students favourite pancake toppings are!

A day in the life of a postgrad student

1 February 2017
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Blogs Archive

Here’s just one of a whole range of days as a postgrad. It’s a crazy ride but so worth it.

PG Student Loans

6 January 2017
Posted under: Postgraduate, Vlogs Archive

Wondering about loans for Postgraduate students? Ellie is here to help!

It’s Christmas time in Bournemouth!

19 December 2016
Posted under: Postgraduate, Vlogs Archive

Hello, I’m Danielle. An MA Corporate Communication student at BU. I’m going to talk about the festive activities in Bournemouth during the Christmas holidays.

Postgraduate Facilities Tour – Bournemouth University

2 December 2016
Posted under: Postgraduate, Vlogs Archive

Wondering about the facilities BU has to offer postgraduate students? Brian tells you what you can expect.  

Oli’s story: How to make the most of Open Days

13 June 2016
Posted under: Blogs Archive, Undergraduate

Coming to a BU Open Day? Here’s Oli with some ideas of how to make the most of your visit.

Steph’s story: Meeting people at uni

6 June 2016
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Meeting new people can be a bit daunting, so Steph’s here with some great advice on making friends at uni.

Harriet Rose’s story: Reasons why I love BU

3 June 2016
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Harriet Rose tells us why she loves BU, and why she loves Bournemouth.

Tonya’s story: The jump from undergrad to postgrad

26 May 2016
Posted under: Postgraduate, Vlogs Archive

What’s it like going from undergraduate to postgraduate study? Tonya tells us about her experience.

Tonya’s story: The social life of a postgrad student

19 May 2016
Posted under: Postgraduate, Vlogs Archive

How do postgrad students spend their free time? Tonya shares her experience.

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