I’m Amelia, a Business and Management student at Bournemouth University, and I recently travelled to Tanzania to volunteer at a childcare centre. I’ve always loved working with children, from coaching gymnastics to gaining experience in primary schools, so volunteering in a childcare centre felt like the perfect opportunity. But I also wanted to challenge myself,… Read more » about From Crying at the Airport to a New Perspective on Life
Independence through Uni
Guest blog by Thomas Sutherland, BA (Hons) Film Independence at university didn’t come as one sudden shock; instead, it was a collection of opportunities that allowed me to grow and feel like an adult. In the first week I chose my own meals, made new friends and spent money socialising with them. After that, university… Read more » about Independence through Uni
Why I chose BU
Guest blog by Thomas Sutherland, BA Hons Film I first saw Bournemouth University when I visited on an Open Day when deciding where to go. When I arrived, I instantly felt welcomed by the staff and students working hard to put the event together. I went on a tour of the campus and afterwards, I already felt… Read more » about Why I chose BU
From “Just Three Years” to “One More, Please”
My journey from BA (Hons) Computer Animation & Technical Arts to MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects as an international student at BU When I first arrived in the UK for my undergraduate degree, I had a very clear plan: three years, graduate, get a job. That was it. No extensions. No extras. But if… Read more » about From “Just Three Years” to “One More, Please”
Women in Cyber Security Studentship recipient shares her journey
ESET, a global leader in digital security, continues its commitment to supporting the next generation of cyber security professionals through its £5,000 plus hardware package Women in Cyber Security Studentship. This year’s recipient Lorraine, a first-year BU student passionate about protecting digital frontiers, has shared how the scholarship is helping her shape her future in… Read more » about Women in Cyber Security Studentship recipient shares her journey
My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
Laura Hopwood is a final year student studying BA (Hons) Business and Management (Project Management). During her placement year she worked for Enterprise Mobility and in the blog below talks about her experience. Can you provide a brief summary about the internship as well as the competition and what you had to do? I did… Read more » about My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility
Course Stories: Film & TV Production
I studied BA (Hons) Television Production (now called BA (Hons) Film & TV Production. In this vlog I talk about my experience on the course and time at BU including my favourite memories, units she enjoyed and the facilities I used on the course.
Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World
My name is Anna and I am a BSc (Hons) Children and Young People’s Nursing student at Bournemouth University. I have just completed my month long final second year placement in Takoradi, Ghana. I have had Work the World’s website open on my laptop for the last 18 months! Completing an elective placement abroad has… Read more » about Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World
What it’s like to study Criminology with Psychology
Hi, my name is Abbie and I’m currently a BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology student at Bournemouth University. I will be going into my third year this September (2024), and I am excited to start my dissertation and think about what my next steps need to be once I graduate. I chose to study this… Read more » about What it’s like to study Criminology with Psychology
What I wish I’d known before coming to uni
Student Ambassador Lily shares the 4 things she wishes she’d known before starting uni in her vlog.
Hidden facilities at BU
Lily, a BA (Hons) Television Production student reveals the hidden facilities at BU that she’s discovered during her time studying at BU.
Packing my bag for uni
Wondering what you’ll need for a day at uni? Our student ambassador Q talks us through what she takes when she’s got a busy day on campus.









