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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We asked our students... What's your best memory at uni so far?
Our students talk about some of their favourite memories from their time at York so far. -
We asked our students... What's the difference between sixth form/college and uni?
Our students discuss some of the biggest differences they found transitioning from sixth form/college to university. -
We asked our students... Your favourite quick and easy student meals?
Our students share their favourite quick and easy student meals. Find out more about preparing for uni: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/preparing-for-uni/ -
We asked our students... What DIDN'T you need to bring to uni?
Our students tell you what they DIDN'T need to bring to uni with them; what they wish they'd left at home. Find out more about preparing for uni: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/preparing-for-uni/
Latest undergraduate posts
Coming To University As A Contextual Offer Holder
What is a contextual offer? By definition, a contextual offer is ‘a reduced offer for UK undergraduates that is typically one or two grades below the standard entry requirements’. They are given to students like you and I, who may…
How to manage your money
I will be covering ways of making money at university to help fund your studies, as well as sharing my top tips for managing your money. Part-time jobs Part-time jobs tend to fall under two main categories: university-wide jobs and…
Settling in at university and making friends
Hello, my name is Benjamin and I study an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice. In this blog, I will discuss my top tips about how to settle in at university and make friends when you arrive, through…
Latest postgraduate posts
Rise and Grind? : Making time to study for a Masters degree
Whether you’re a Facebook fiend or a Tik Tok addict, social media seems to glamourise the hustle – wake up at 6am, work, and study before collapsing into bed at midnight and repeating it all over again the following day.…
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?
Coming To University As A Contextual Offer Holder
What is a contextual offer? By definition, a contextual offer is ‘a reduced offer for UK undergraduates that is typically one or two grades below the standard entry requirements’. They are given to students like you and I, who may…
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…
What’s university really like?
How to manage your money
I will be covering ways of making money at university to help fund your studies, as well as sharing my top tips for managing your money. Part-time jobs Part-time jobs tend to fall under two main categories: university-wide jobs and…
Looking back on life at York
Hi, I’m Morgan! I studied BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at York, and I’m graduating in 2022. After my graduation, I’ll be moving to London, having accepted an offer on Deloitte’s Consulting graduate programme as a Business Transformation…
Settling in at university and making friends
Hello, my name is Benjamin and I study an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice. In this blog, I will discuss my top tips about how to settle in at university and make friends when you arrive, through…
Studying at York
Looking back on life at York
Hi, I’m Morgan! I studied BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at York, and I’m graduating in 2022. After my graduation, I’ll be moving to London, having accepted an offer on Deloitte’s Consulting graduate programme as a Business Transformation…
Preparing for University Academic Work
Hello, my name is Oliver and I am in my first year at the University of York, studying Film & TV production. I have always loved everything Film & TV, so the hands-on practical nature of the Film & TV…
Receiving a Contextual Offer – What it Meant to Me
What even is a contextual offer? It’s a term that got thrown around a lot when I was applying for university. But, even after I clicked that final button on my UCAS application, I still wasn’t sure what it would…
Kyle’s work placement experience in IT solutions.
Interactive Media student Kyle discusses the benefits of taking part in a work placement in the IT solutions industry. Why did you decide to do a placement? I wanted to do a placement as I’d not really had any work…
Ella’s placement experience at The Walt Disney Company.
Interactive Media student Ella tells us about her work placement as a Creative Campaigns and Production Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did you decide to do a placement? I really wanted to get outside the university bubble and…
Jade’s experience as an Intern Games Designer at Criterion Games.
We asked Interactive Media student Jade about their degree, gaining work placement experience and the day-to-day life of a games designer. Why did you decide to do a placement? Working in the games industry has always been what I wanted…
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Coming To University As A Contextual Offer Holder
What is a contextual offer? By definition, a contextual offer is ‘a reduced offer for UK undergraduates that is typically one or two grades below the standard entry requirements’. They…
Continue Reading Coming To University As A Contextual Offer Holder
How to manage your money
I will be covering ways of making money at university to help fund your studies, as well as sharing my top tips for managing your money. Part-time jobs Part-time jobs…
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
Jobs and careers
Kyle’s work placement experience in IT solutions.
Interactive Media student Kyle discusses the benefits of taking part in a work placement in the IT solutions industry. Why did you decide to do a placement? I wanted to do a placement as I’d not really had any work…
Ella’s placement experience at The Walt Disney Company.
Interactive Media student Ella tells us about her work placement as a Creative Campaigns and Production Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did you decide to do a placement? I really wanted to get outside the university bubble and…
Jade’s experience as an Intern Games Designer at Criterion Games.
We asked Interactive Media student Jade about their degree, gaining work placement experience and the day-to-day life of a games designer. Why did you decide to do a placement? Working in the games industry has always been what I wanted…