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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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Postgraduate community at York - Keoni
Masters student Keoni talks about the opportunities he's had to get involved in the postgraduate community at York.
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Studying Maths at York as a mature student
Mature student, Thomas shares his experience of studying Mathematics at York, and why he loves it here. Find out more about Maths at York: https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/ -
What is it like to study Maths at York?
4th Year Mathematics student Chris talks about why he chose to study at York and why he loves studying Maths. Find out more about Maths at York: https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/ -
6 places every Black student in York should know about
Hi everyone! My name is Eboni and I have just completed my second year of my BSc Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry degree. I can distinctly remember feeling nervous about finding all the shops I would need to survive in the north – including food and hair products – and so I created this video to showcase all the cultural hotspots that York has to offer. Enjoy!
Latest undergraduate posts
Freshers’ Week – what to expect
Hi! I’m Amelia and I am currently in my second year of my Law degree. I had a great time during my Fresher’s week in 2019, so hopefully, this blog will provide a useful insight as to what really goes…
An introvert’s guide to settling into university
The transition to university can be daunting. Coupled with being more of an introvert, it can sometimes feel more nerve-racking. Meeting new people Once you have arrived, there begins a process of meeting new people. Flatmates, coursemates, and a whole…
Settling into University: Making the Most of it
You’ve unpacked your room, met your flatmates, and now it’s time to settle into university. After the initial buzz of moving in and Freshers’ Week, the reality of university life sets in. The highs of new friends, nights out, and…
Latest postgraduate posts
Five tips for finding your postgraduate social circle at university
We’ve all heard the advice before: “join societies”, “make friends on your course”, “hang out with your housemates”. Granted this is all good advice (and things you should do!) But, finding your social circle isn’t always easy – and doing…
Studying for my MSc during COVID19: what I’ve learnt and how I’ve developed
I felt like it was yesterday when I started my first online class in Engineering Management (MSc), and definitely, it was a unique year with so many challenges. Since the course started, I have been elected by my supervision group…
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…
Why York?
Choosing York 📚🎓
Selecting the right course to study I have always being very interested and excited to attend university, to learn more about my favourite subject – Politics. Choosing York was an easy decision for me. In Year 12, I had already…
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…
What’s university really like?
Freshers’ Week – what to expect
Hi! I’m Amelia and I am currently in my second year of my Law degree. I had a great time during my Fresher’s week in 2019, so hopefully, this blog will provide a useful insight as to what really goes…
An introvert’s guide to settling into university
The transition to university can be daunting. Coupled with being more of an introvert, it can sometimes feel more nerve-racking. Meeting new people Once you have arrived, there begins a process of meeting new people. Flatmates, coursemates, and a whole…
Settling into University: Making the Most of it
You’ve unpacked your room, met your flatmates, and now it’s time to settle into university. After the initial buzz of moving in and Freshers’ Week, the reality of university life sets in. The highs of new friends, nights out, and…
Studying at York
Five tips for finding your postgraduate social circle at university
We’ve all heard the advice before: “join societies”, “make friends on your course”, “hang out with your housemates”. Granted this is all good advice (and things you should do!) But, finding your social circle isn’t always easy – and doing…
How to adapt to independent study at university
The step up from school to university teaching can be really daunting for many students. I know that in my own first year I really struggled to adapt to university-level independent study. It took a while to get to grips…
Applying to University as a Mature Student
I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I went with my backup option which was Biomedical Sciences at…
Academic Support at York
At university, there’s lots of academic support available to help you make the most of your degree. I want to tell you about some of the most important resources and ways of getting support, so you know what’s available! The…
What’s it like to study at university?
How university study is different to school: Lectures are the main source of information from the university. Everyone taking the module sits in a large lecture theatre and listens to a professor’s talk on the weekly topic. Sometimes, there is…
Studying for my MSc during COVID19: what I’ve learnt and how I’ve developed
I felt like it was yesterday when I started my first online class in Engineering Management (MSc), and definitely, it was a unique year with so many challenges. Since the course started, I have been elected by my supervision group…
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Applying to University as a Mature Student
I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I…
Academic Support at York
At university, there’s lots of academic support available to help you make the most of your degree. I want to tell you about some of the most important resources and…
York: the home of inclusivity
While a small city, York is a city with a tight, loving community that champions inclusivity. In 2012, York held its first ever LGBTQ+ Pride, and since then, Pride in…
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My trip to an International Study Centre in Mexico
One of the greatest things I’ve done during my time at York is going to Mexico on the 2018 International Study Centre (ISC) trip. We headed over to Querétaro and spent a week and a half there, and the last…
Boosting your employability at university
University is a great place to explore things both within and outside your chosen area of study. This blog post will give you an insight into how I’ve done this. I spent my free time engaging with different activities while…
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…