Student voices
Get the inside student view on life at York – the fun stuff and the challenges! Our students will tell you about why they love York and about how they’re adapting to university and academic life.
Latest vlogs
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Why I love York - Sunnie
Taiwanese student Sunnie shares her experiences of studying at the University of York. -
My favourite study spaces on the Uni of York campus
Join English and History student, Kristina as she studies on campus for the day and shares her favourite places to work (and get much-needed snacks). -
Getting involved in student media at the Uni of York
English and History student, Kristina talks to you about the student media outlets that you can get involved in at York, including newspapers, TV and radio.
Useful links:
Nouse: https://nouse.co.uk/
York Vision: https://www.yorkvision.co.uk/
The Lemon Press: http://thelemonpress.co.uk/
University Radio York (URY): https://ury.org.uk/
York Student Television (YSTV): https://ystv.co.uk/ -
How I look after my wellbeing at the Uni of York
Politics student, Florence talks about how she looks after her wellbeing while she's studying at uni. Support at York: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/support/
Latest undergraduate posts
My experience of university as a contextual offer holder
Hi there, my name is Ellen and I am a second year English Language and Linguistics student here at the University of York. I got my contextual offer in 2020 whilst I was in sixth form! First of all, I…
What I learned from spending nothing at university
In my final term as a student at the University of York, I resolved to spend absolutely nothing. On anything. I was inspired by Jen Gale’s year of spending nothing. Sustainability – financially and environmentally – has grown from an…
Is studying at a UK university for me?
You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You’re excited to see how your life will change when immersed in a new culture yet concerned…
Latest postgraduate posts
Is studying at a UK university for me?
You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You’re excited to see how your life will change when immersed in a new culture yet concerned…
Is studying at a UK university worth it? Reflecting on my experience
In September 2018, I set foot in the UK for the first time to start my undergraduate studies at York. Flash forward to 2022 and I am currently pursuing a taught Masters; making this the fourth year I’ve been in…
Funding your studies: why you should apply for a postgraduate scholarship
So you’ve received your offer for the postgraduate course you’ve applied for, but one question remains…how will you fund your studies? A postgraduate scholarship is the answer. Applying for scholarships can be an incredibly stressful thing, especially after applying for…
Why York?
Exploring the city of York!
There is so much to do when exploring the city of York, and that can make it tricky to decide where to start. It’s a place that I genuinely love, and hopefully this jam-packed week plan will give you a…
A taster of food in York
Whenever I go into York’s city centre, I always pick a place to eat before I leave campus. Why? Because York is a foodie’s paradise, and it’s so easy to get overwhelmed by all the amazing options. From cheap eats…
Choosing a university: an international student’s guide
Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It’s where you’ll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you’ve got your offers you still have to make the all-important decision to choose one…
What’s university really like?
My experience of university as a contextual offer holder
Hi there, my name is Ellen and I am a second year English Language and Linguistics student here at the University of York. I got my contextual offer in 2020 whilst I was in sixth form! First of all, I…
What I learned from spending nothing at university
In my final term as a student at the University of York, I resolved to spend absolutely nothing. On anything. I was inspired by Jen Gale’s year of spending nothing. Sustainability – financially and environmentally – has grown from an…
Is studying at a UK university for me?
You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You’re excited to see how your life will change when immersed in a new culture yet concerned…
Studying at York
Is studying at a UK university for me?
You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You’re excited to see how your life will change when immersed in a new culture yet concerned…
Funding your studies: why you should apply for a postgraduate scholarship
So you’ve received your offer for the postgraduate course you’ve applied for, but one question remains…how will you fund your studies? A postgraduate scholarship is the answer. Applying for scholarships can be an incredibly stressful thing, especially after applying for…
Studying a Masters in Global Marketing: What to look forward to
York is well known for being a historical city. Students can explore Roman and Viking features in the city. In addition, they can expand their interests at the university. My goal in coming to the UK to study a Masters…
Exam Tips: How to survive and conquer
So, you have exams on the horizon. I know it feels like there’s plenty of time to study but those months will rapidly turn into just weeks. You need motivation. You need a plan. And you need to start now!…
Make revision easier: tips for revision to ease exam stress
When revising for exams, we often underestimate just how much mental and emotional strain we put ourselves through to get the results we want. Sometimes our mental health can suffer because of unhealthy revision habits, and we can compromise our…
Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study
Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study at York for my MA was somehow even more stressful than moving away from home for the first time. At least when I moved for my BA, I had known a few people from…
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Student support
Studying in the UK: so much more than just an academic education
Where I am from, it is common to take at least one gap year after high school before considering university. In my case, I was split between going straight to…
Continue Reading Studying in the UK: so much more than just an academic education
Navigating Mental Health on the Twisting Road to University
When I think back to receiving my offer for the University of York, and how I was feeling at the time, I remember a blur of emotions. Mainly it was…
Continue Reading Navigating Mental Health on the Twisting Road to University
Student support – support for LGBTQ+ students
We are all aware of the famous saying; small fish in a big pond. When you first go to university, it can absolutely feel that way too. For LGBTQ+ students,…
Continue Reading Student support – support for LGBTQ+ students
Jobs and careers
What’s it like being an International Student Ambassador?
International Student Ambassadors are responsible for helping at events and representing the university from an international student’s perspective. I’m currently a postgraduate student, but I’ve been an International Student Ambassador since the first year of my undergraduate studies. The role…
International student ambassador: The perfect Job!
Hi, I’m Luise from Germany! I signed up to be an international student ambassador in my first year at the University of York. I have since answered students’ queries online and in person multiple times. For me, it is the…
My nursing placement survival guide
Hey guys! My name is Christine, you might have come across one or two of my previous blogs, such as my ‘What I wish I knew before starting my placement in the Operating Theatre’ blog. If you haven’t, you might…