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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What Freshers' Week is really like
Second year Psychology student Hannah talks about their Freshers' Week experience. Information for new students: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/new/undergraduate/ -
Myths about Freshers' Week
Second year Medicine student Sanjalee busts common myths and misconceptions about university Freshers' Week. Information for new students: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/new/undergraduate/ -
Top tips for settling in at uni
Third Year Music student Samantha shares her top tips for settling in at uni and different ways to make friends. Find out more about settling in: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/settling-university/ -
Settling into university - student top tips
2nd Year Politics & International Relations student Deborah answers some questions about preparing for university and settling in. Find out more about settling in: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/settling-university/
Latest undergraduate posts
My favourite student recipes
Hi! My name is Kayla and I’m a final year Economics student. My favourite thing about York are the many bars and restaurants it has to offer! I’ve created a series of recipes I love (for when you’re eating in,…
Society Life At York
Hello everyone. I’m Amy, I’ve just finished my final year of an Archaeology and Heritage Degree here at the University of York and I’m hoping to stick around for another two years to do a masters. My time at York…
Settling in and making friends (even in 2020)
Hi, my name is Jan, and I came to study in York in 2020. Even though it was a difficult year to become a university student and move away from home (even abroad in my case!), I’ve still managed to…
Latest postgraduate posts
A Future in Connecting the World – studying Embedded Wireless Systems
Me: “Hi. I’m studying MSc in Embedded Wireless Systems.” Anyone who is not from an electronic or computer science-related field: *crickets chirping* Me: “That’s a specialisation in electronic engineering.” Them: “Oh! Yeah! That’s cool.” This is a typical scenario when…
Important Skills I’ve Learnt During my MSc
I am already halfway through my MSc in Engineering Management. This one-year-long program has helped me to understand my abilities, including attitude, time management and planning in the context of my career aspirations. All these skills are helping me to…
Accessing mental health support at York: my experience
Knowing you’re struggling is one thing; reaching out for support is often quite another. Looking back to when I started university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support there was out there to help and how simple accessing…
Why York?
Moving from London to York 📍
Moving from London, an area of so much diversity and multiculturalism, to York felt very different to what I’ve ever known. I needn’t have worried though, it was so easy to settle in. A little bit about me Hi! I’m…
What does the City of York have to offer?
Choosing which university to join involves more than researching the university itself. As you’ll likely be living in that city for 3 or more years, a crucial part of deciding between universities is their location. This was one of the…
From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York
Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a second year Interactive Media student. I am also the first person in my family to go to University. When I was in sixth form, I didn’t know what I was actually…
What’s university really like?
My favourite student recipes
Hi! My name is Kayla and I’m a final year Economics student. My favourite thing about York are the many bars and restaurants it has to offer! I’ve created a series of recipes I love (for when you’re eating in,…
Settling in and making friends (even in 2020)
Hi, my name is Jan, and I came to study in York in 2020. Even though it was a difficult year to become a university student and move away from home (even abroad in my case!), I’ve still managed to…
Moving from London to York 📍
Moving from London, an area of so much diversity and multiculturalism, to York felt very different to what I’ve ever known. I needn’t have worried though, it was so easy to settle in. A little bit about me Hi! I’m…
Studying at York
A Future in Connecting the World – studying Embedded Wireless Systems
Me: “Hi. I’m studying MSc in Embedded Wireless Systems.” Anyone who is not from an electronic or computer science-related field: *crickets chirping* Me: “That’s a specialisation in electronic engineering.” Them: “Oh! Yeah! That’s cool.” This is a typical scenario when…
Things to look forward to about Politics at York
I’m Kirsten and I study Politics at the University of York. I wanted to let you know a few more reasons why you should be excited about your time at York. The Politics department at York is amazing – the…
Things to look forward to about Chemistry at York
Welcome to York! My name is Chiara and I’m studying Chemistry. I chose York because of the friendly and caring atmosphere of the department, and the amazing labs. The lecturers are really passionate about what they teach and they’re always…
Things to look forward to about Economics at York
I’m Vera and I’m currently studying Economics at the University of York. There are so many reasons to be excited to come to York and study at the amazing university. The city is so beautiful, there are lots of different…
Things to look forward to about Linguistics at York
I’m Georgia and I’m studying English Language and Linguistics at the University of York! I’ve made a short video to tell you a few of the best bits to look forward to when studying in the department! I absolutely love…
Things to look forward to about 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…
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Student support
Tips for university life with a disability
Hi all! My name is Amy and I’m a third-year Archaeology and Heritage student. I’m diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) which causes me to deal with chronic fatigue…
Finding my place at York
Initially I was nervous about moving to a new place and university. I previously struggled to fit in at my last university and I was bullied at school. I would…
Accessing mental health support at York: my experience
Knowing you’re struggling is one thing; reaching out for support is often quite another. Looking back to when I started university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support…
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Jobs and careers
What I wish I knew before starting my placement in the Operating Theatre
Getting the news A few months ago, I was told that my next placement would be in Theatre. I had very mixed feelings about this news. Throughout my previous placement, there were times when I longed to understand the operations…
My experience of living in Mexico
Hi!! I’m Caitlin and I am a 4th year Spanish and French student at York! Last August I moved to Cholula, Mexico and studied at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) for five months. This experience was the best…
Making the decision to do a Year Abroad: A very honest account
Deciding to embark on a year abroad in the middle of your studies at university can be daunting (especially in the midst of a pandemic!). I especially struggled with the decision of, what I saw as, uprooting myself from the…