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Vlog: Postgraduate life at York – Q&A
PhD student Freyja chats about all things postgraduate at York, including the community, city centre and opportunities that you can get involved in.
Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance
Hi! I’m Katy and I’m currently doing an MA in English Literary Studies. I have had ups and downs regarding my finances over the last year. COVID-19 has definitely affected me financially, but I would like to share some basic…
Managing your postgraduate finances
My name is Sonam and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Mechanistic Biology at York. Managing postgraduate finances can be a challenge, so I thought I’d share my experiences and top tips. Funding my studies Fortunately, my PhD project…
Results Day
Vlog: Preparing for Results Day
Sociology with Criminology student Zoe runs through her top tips for preparing for Results Day and how to stay calm in the run-up to the big day.
Vlog: Jen’s top tips for Results Day
Social and Political Sciences student Jen runs through her top tips for Results Day and what to do in the run-up to the big day.
Vlog: Lucy’s clearing experience
BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education student Lucy talks about her experience of coming to York through clearing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmWdWn-g4XM More student stories about clearing
Clearing and adjustment
Vlog: Lucy’s clearing experience
BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education student Lucy talks about her experience of coming to York through clearing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmWdWn-g4XM More student stories about clearing
My experience of Clearing as an international student
Clearing can be a nerve-racking experience for anyone. International student, Ginga, talks about his experience with Clearing at York and what it was like on the day. Why did you choose the University of York through Clearing? I saw that…
Vlog: My Clearing top tips
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations student Jake gives his top tips for going through Clearing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G2wmG8UDOI&t=4s Watch and read more student Clearing stories.
Studying at York
Vlog: Postgraduate life at York – Q&A
PhD student Freyja chats about all things postgraduate at York, including the community, city centre and opportunities that you can get involved in.
Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance
Hi! I’m Katy and I’m currently doing an MA in English Literary Studies. I have had ups and downs regarding my finances over the last year. COVID-19 has definitely affected me financially, but I would like to share some basic…
Managing your postgraduate finances
My name is Sonam and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Mechanistic Biology at York. Managing postgraduate finances can be a challenge, so I thought I’d share my experiences and top tips. Funding my studies Fortunately, my PhD project…
How to prepare for studying in the UK as an international student
Preparing to study abroad is very exciting. It can also get a bit nerve-racking when adapting to an unfamiliar environment. Here I have some tips, especially for prospective international students, to prepare you for your journey to studying in the…
Accommodation: settling in as an international student
Before you arrive I am an international first-year student from Hong Kong and my accommodation is in the beautiful Constantine College. When I arrived in the UK, I had to order necessities such as pillows and bedding online, as I…
My experience of Clearing as an international student
Clearing can be a nerve-racking experience for anyone. International student, Ginga, talks about his experience with Clearing at York and what it was like on the day. Why did you choose the University of York through Clearing? I saw that…
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Vlog: Postgraduate life at York – Q&A
PhD student Freyja chats about all things postgraduate at York, including the community, city centre and opportunities that you can get involved in.
Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance
Hi! I’m Katy and I’m currently doing an MA in English Literary Studies. I have had ups and downs regarding my finances over the last year. COVID-19 has definitely affected me financially, but I would like to share some basic…
Managing your postgraduate finances
My name is Sonam and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Mechanistic Biology at York. Managing postgraduate finances can be a challenge, so I thought I’d share my experiences and top tips. Funding my studies Fortunately, my PhD project…
Jobs and careers
A Pfantastic Year! Highlights and Learnings of My Placement Year at Pfizer
The process of getting a placement can be really tough. There can be more stages of an application process than you thought were possible and it’s often your first ‘real’ work-related rejections. However, I can tell you first-hand that the…
My Year in Industry at AstraZeneca!
Hi everyone! My name is Chloe and I am a Biochemistry undergraduate student. I’ve spent my year in industry at AstraZeneca within the Oncology department specialising in treatments for lung cancer. Getting started I was very shocked when I received…
Working in-house vs freelancing
My name is Rowan and I’m studying a MSc in Audio and Music Technology. As I’m on a one year course, I’m currently working out where I want to be come September. I have ruled out doing a PhD (at…
Student support
3 tips on dealing with homesickness
Starting at University usually brings homesickness to most, at least for the first couple of weeks. This can be even more challenging for those travelling from a different country. I’ve listed my top tips for dealing with homesickness. Bring your home comforts When packing for university, bring any items that remind you of home. This…
Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?
What came before We all remember counting down the months, weeks, days and hours to completing A-Levels and leaving home for the first time. The mixture of excitement and pure fear! We all have many stories from an undergraduate perspective, some people would rather forget! Ah, but a Masters, a Masters is so much more.…
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Homesickness: looking after yourself when you’re separated from family and friends
It’s a strange time to be an international student right now. We are currently living in very uncertain times, hoping for all of this to be over soon. Being 6500 miles away from home and remaining on campus has been pretty isolating for me, and I’ve been missing home more than ever before. However, I’ve…
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