Nigeria

Student Profiles

We know that you want to hear about BU from those who really matter – our current students! Please see below for profiles from our current Nigerian students / graduates – we’ll let them do the rest of the talking!

Scholarship winner Ajala with Professor John Vinney, Vice Chancellor

Ajala Ayotomiwa Taiwo

MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management

Nigerian

BCIA organised a fair in which prospective students could come and meet different international school representatives, discuss, and decide if they would like to attend the school. The fair lasted for two days. On the second day, you could apply and get an instant admission.

I went to the one organised in Abuja, where I lived at the time. Not a lot of schools offered my course but the few that did included Bournemouth University.

One thing that made the school outstanding to me was first, the charisma of its representative. She was so friendly, enthusiastic about the school she represents and she gave me some useful advice. I didn't get this type of treatment from any other school representatives I met with. I also had to choose a school that will enhance my career prospects with today's global employers.

The application process was quite relaxing and easy. There was no stress about it at all.

I applied to other schools and got admission to all of them, BU inclusive. My personal research drew me to accepting BU's offer.Â It ranked among the top Universities in respect to my course. It was rated the Number one New University and the school is located in a Tourism friendly town.

After I had accepted the offer, I applied for 3 different scholarships and was extremely delighted when I was granted 2 scholarships one of which is the BU's Vice Chancellor's Scholarship that is 50% of the total school fees. However, I had to accept only one and naturally, I went with the one with the bigger value. Not only did the scholarship give a form of financial relief, it also made me more determined to succeed academically and prove that I am indeed deserving of the award, and even more.

My stay in BU and in Bournemouth area generally has been fun and exciting. The staff and students have been welcoming and friendly. We are being taught by highly qualified lecturers and Phd holders who are ready and willing to assist any time. The facilities and structures in BU are modern. As an international student, I was assisted in a number of ways by offered directions and advices and also told where to get the best possible deals. And did I mention the beach? It is so beautiful!

My advise to prospective students desiring to study in the UK is to do a background investigation on the school you are considering for study. Make sure they have a good reputation especially in the global employment market just like BU. Choose the best. Do not settle for less. Also consider their readiness in helping you realise your dreams. And if you choose BU, it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Patricia Ukaigwe

MSc Nursing

I wanted to study in the UK but had no idea of any particular University to choose. I saw an advertisement in the Nigerian National Daily about UK Universities Fair, in collaboration with BCIE Abuja, I decided to attend. Among the various UK Universities at the Fair, I was attracted to BU because of their offer of students' centeredness, supportive and highly skilled academic staff, their research orientation and their overall profile. The admission process was straightforward – instant, unbelievable.

The experience here has not been all roses – loneliness, culture shock, initial academic frustrations and the cold weather, but the end I am seeing also has its honey. True to their words, BU has not disappointed me. They have very supportive IT, Library and Academic staff. The askBU services are fantastic! Facilities are quite broad and good with books and electronic resources that enable one to work at home, Uni. or anywhere. In addition to the MSc. which I am studying for, I have also gained extra experience in IT skills such as; Microsoft word, Power point, Microsoft excel at no extra cost.

I have also made new friends. Bournemouth also has better weather than other parts of the UK, and it is a multicultural social environment. Overall the UK is a great place, developed and organized.

On completion of my studies, I intend going back to Nigeria and to my job which is waiting for me.

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