I am a second year PhD research student within the Sociology department at York, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). I have taught across two undergraduate modules since the first year of my PhD. So, what is involved when teaching alongside your postgraduate studies, and what may be useful to know? The aim … Continue reading Teaching alongside my Postgraduate Studies
I’m Quratulaien, and I’m a third-year Sociology student at the University of York. I wrote this blog post for students who want to know the general day-to-day life of a sociology student. In the blog I mention how I spend my time as a student, social events you can be a part of outside of studying, and how I tried to make the most of everything available to me. There is a lot to enjoy about university, and I can understand how scary it can be not having an idea about where to begin. I hope my blog can make things a little easier for you and put things into perspective!
From publicly falling asleep in a first year 9am to dropping my water bottle from the top of a lecture hall mid-lecture, my experience with studying sociology at York has certainly been eventful. This is especially considering the year of online seminars and recorded lectures. Email communication was the only interaction possible and lifeline for … Continue reading What it’s like studying Sociology at York
I’m Lucy and I’m studying Criminology at the University of York. I’m here to tell you about the reasons why you should be excited about your upcoming time at York! York is an incredibly unique city and the campus is gorgeous. The Sociology staff are welcoming and friendly. You’ll meet so many people and study … Continue reading Things to look forward to about Sociology at York
My name is Zoe and I am a Second Year Sociology and Criminology from Essex. I am currently enjoying every aspect of living and studying in York and I am very glad I chose to attend this university. Not only have I made great friends, but I am able to study things I genuinely have … Continue reading Three things to look forward to about Sociology at York
Sociology is a lively subject, full of discussion and debate among many different types of students. It’s a subject where you learn new things when you’re least expecting it, and this is my life! My academic life Starting from scratch, I spend around 8 hours a week in lectures and 4 hours in seminars. Seminars … Continue reading My life as a sociology student
Sociology at York is ranked number 1 for research in the UK. Staff are very proud of this fact and it will feel like a mantra by the end of your degree, but they should be proud! Our community has so many strengths that make it such a great place to study. Here are three … Continue reading 3 things to look forward to about Sociology at York
Sociology at York is a super fun and varied degree. The subject matter is vast, one week you could be in a lecture about memes and the next a lecture about the marketisation of body parts. I came to York having no previous experience with any type of social sciences. I don’t think I realised … Continue reading A Week in the Life of a Sociology Student
Hi Guys! I’m Lauren and I am a 2nd Year student studying sociology at York. So far my university experience has been so fun, educating and very versatile. With topics varying from reality TV to body hair removal, York has a really contemporary Sociology department, dealing with the most up-to-date issues within society. I’ve lived … Continue reading The Week of a Sociology Student
Hi everyone, When I received my letter saying I had got my place at York, the realisation of moving away from home hit me like a truck and I suddenly became very nervous about this new stage of my life. However, the one part of the University which helped the transition was the Sociology department. … Continue reading Why I love Sociology at York
