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Latest undergraduate posts
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Study abroad – My year in the USA
Taking the first steps Studying abroad was one of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of York. When I was applying to universities, I specifically looked…
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Summer 2026 Study Tour China
Barely two weeks after finishing my finals at York, and before I could even process leaving student life behind, I landed in China. Three months earlier, I had hastily submitted…
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Studying abroad – my time in Denmark
In the first semester of my second year, I attended the University’s talk at the Global Opportunities Fair to learn about study abroad. I was inspired by a returning student…
Latest postgraduate posts
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I hate AI slop, so I did a Master’s Degree about ethics and data privacy.
Hiya! I’m Lou, and I am about to finish my time at the University of York on the Applied Ethics and Data Privacy MA course. Before my postgraduate studies, I…
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Working in Heslington Hall
My name is Sam, and I’m a second year PhD student in the History Department at the University of York. York has been a terrific place to live and work.…
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Commuting to York as a Neurodivergent Student
Commuting to the University of York has been an important part of my student experience, especially as a neurodivergent person. Choosing to live off campus gave me the stability and…
International students
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What I wish I knew before I started my York Award application
Before I started my York Award application, I thought I needed better experiences. I was wrong. What I actually needed was a better way of explaining the experiences I already…
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More than just nights out: A guide to Welcome Week for non-drinkers
If you’ve ever felt awkward holding a glass of tap water while everyone else holds a pint, don’t worry, I relate. I came to uni expecting to say yes to…
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International student: Clearing survival kit
Hi, I’m Miriam, a final year international student, studying Accounting, Business, Finance and Management. Clearing is simpler than it looks, but still stressful in the moment. You are making fast…
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