Hello! I’m Beth, a 2nd-Year Interactive Media student here at the University of York. In this post, I want to show what the average week looks like for me on the Interactive Media programme, as well as what else York has to offer outside of studying. This includes society activities and hobbies, as well as … Continue reading My week as an Interactive Media student at York
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From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York
Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a second year Interactive Media student. I am also the first person in my family to go to University. When I was in sixth form, I didn’t know what I was actually good at, what I wanted to study or what I wanted to do in the … Continue reading From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York
Things to look forward to about Interactive Media at York
Moving into the digital media field of studying was new for me as a former business student. But I’m so happy that I did it! In case you’re not sure about the BSc Interactive Media course, I’m here to tell you 3 things to look forward to about it at York. Course structure Compared to … Continue reading Things to look forward to about Interactive Media at York
Spending a year as a Game Designer at Criterion Games
Hi, I’m Jade, an Interactive Media student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as an Intern Game Designer at Criterion Games. Why did you decide to do a placement? I’ve always wanted to work in the Games Industry. Through the course I’m studying at university, I discovered my love for games … Continue reading Spending a year as a Game Designer at Criterion Games
3 Reasons I Love Interactive Media
I’m Zain and I’m a first year Interactive Media student. I hope you enjoyed my last video about a day in my life! To help you get excited about York, here are some of my favourite bits about the course!
Day In The Life of a 1st Year Interactive Media Student
I’m Zain. I’m a first year Interactive Media student and beyond loving it! I started off at The University of York as a Biomedical Sciences student (what?!) and although I really enjoyed it, I found that my passion for it was dying out. I was instead using most of my free time learning web development … Continue reading Day In The Life of a 1st Year Interactive Media Student
What to do with your time during the Christmas break
University learning is very different from college and school, with a lot more independent learning. What many don’t realise is how much time ‘off’ from uni you will have – the holidays are so long! Having just spent 6 weeks off for Christmas, I thought it’d be a good idea to come up with some … Continue reading What to do with your time during the Christmas break
Great places to eat, drink and be merry in York
Being a student can be very stressful at times, so we all need to blow off steam every now and again. Myself, like a lot of other students, often turn to the local eateries and drinking holes when in need of a destress session with friends. So I’ve compiled a handy list of places all … Continue reading Great places to eat, drink and be merry in York
How I ended up at York and why I fell in love with it
Hello! For my first blog post I thought I’d write a little bit about myself, how I ended up at York and why I fell in love with the city and the University. Okay, so a little bit about me; I come fro m a town a little outside of Liverpool called Southport; I have a … Continue reading How I ended up at York and why I fell in love with it
Assessments, internships and holidays
I hope the Easter break has been enjoyable for us all? It went by so quickly, as has our second year at university. It’s been great fun so far but the time has come to put our heads down for the final stretch. With assessments fast approaching, it’s clear to say that all of our … Continue reading Assessments, internships and holidays