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Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while at uni
Hi, I’m Amelia! A first year French and German student and this article is about my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and the support I’ve had while at university. The Diagnosis I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on 5…
York’s extracurricular Music community
Hello! My name is Holly, and I’m a 3rd-Year student at Vanbrugh College, reading for a BA in Music at the University of York. In this blog post, I’ll talk to you a little about the thriving Music community here…
Interactive Media showcase 2022
I’m Pak-Yin, and I study the Interactive Media BSc at the University of York. I was a part of the Interactive Media showcase 2022 committee, and will be sharing more about the event and my experiences! Guests gathering and networking…
Latest postgraduate posts
Funding your PhD
When I was thinking about doing my PhD, I started looking into my funding options and got overwhelmed quite quickly. There are a lot of different things to think about and sometimes the explanations and information can be lacking. I’ve…
A Survival Guide to Completing Postgraduate Assessments
Either if you are searching for a masters course or you are choosing an optional module throughout your degree, the postgraduate assessment format is one of the main factors while deciding. Who you are as a person affects how you…
Mental health matters: Studying with a mental health condition
In 2019, I applied to the University of York to study History, and I remember feeling so excited but nervous at the same time. I was looking forward to studying a subject I loved in one of the most historic…
Accommodation
Weekly activities at Anne Lister College
Before I begin to highlight all the numerous college activities available, I thought I would briefly introduce what colleges are here at the University of York, in case you don’t know. There are 11 colleges across 2 campuses and you…
Life off campus in second year
Three of my flatmates and I started looking for a house together over Christmas break in first year. We all got on well, had similar standards of cleanliness, and were on the same page about going out (not against it,…
Living off-campus as a second, third or fourth year
Living off-campus as a second or third year (or in my case, in my fourth/masters year!) is a great experience, and there are plenty of options to cater for all types of students. You could rent a house / flat…
Visit days for offer holders
Come to a visit day for offer holders!
Hi, my name’s Maisie, and I’m a second year Psychology in Education student in Vanbrugh College. As someone who has both been to and worked the visit days for offer holders I feel I have some good advice on how…
Top tips for visit days for offer holders
At York, visit days for offer holders are typically held between January and April each year, though this can vary depending on your department (don’t worry, they’ll contact you, so you’ll know what to do!). During a visit day, you’ll…
Visit days for offer holders! – Things to consider
Congratulations on receiving an offer to study at York! Visit days for offer holders, otherwise known as ‘visit days’, are a great way to get to know a university better. I would say that visit days are super helpful for…
Choosing a university
UG and PG study in the School for Business and Society
At the start of this year, I was in my final year of undergrad study and looking for a Masters course that could help me focus on HR. I had been talking with my supervisor about the different options, but…
My favourite places on the Uni of York campus
Hi, I’m George. I’m a third year Business of the Creative Industries student. Here’s my video on my favourite places on campus, including the spots I like to study and socialise in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEHkg1vZtjQ
Top Uni Tips for First-Generation Students!
Hi! I’m Olivia 🙂 And I’m the first person in my family to come to University. Meet my family here! Not only am I the first one in my immediate family to go to university, but the first one in…
What’s university really like?
Social Policy at York
Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m a 2nd-Year mature student studying Social and Public Policy at York. I am going to tell you all about what studying here is like, and some of the amazing opportunities I’ve had so far. What I…
UG and PG study in the School for Business and Society
At the start of this year, I was in my final year of undergrad study and looking for a Masters course that could help me focus on HR. I had been talking with my supervisor about the different options, but…
Biology facilities to look forward to
Hi! I’m Zara and I’m a third year Genetics student. Join me for a tour of all the fantastic facilities in the Biology department at York that you can look forward to using! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI8oXXrkSEE
Studying at York
York’s extracurricular Music community
Hello! My name is Holly, and I’m a 3rd-Year student at Vanbrugh College, reading for a BA in Music at the University of York. In this blog post, I’ll talk to you a little about the thriving Music community here…
My experience as a Social and Political Sciences student
Hi, my name’s Christa, and I study Social and Political Sciences (SPS) here at York. SPS covers learning across three core departments at the University: politics, sociology and social policy. If you’re interested in any (or all) of these subjects,…
Interactive Media showcase 2022
I’m Pak-Yin, and I study the Interactive Media BSc at the University of York. I was a part of the Interactive Media showcase 2022 committee, and will be sharing more about the event and my experiences! Guests gathering and networking…
My experience as a Laidlaw Scholar in the Department of Chemistry at York
Why do a departmental internship?Why the Laidlaw Scholarship? As a chemist, you will need many skills that stretch further from theoretical knowledge and expertise. You will always interact and collaborate with other people, so project management, team working and leadership…
Choosing Economics at York: societies and internships
Hello! I’m Daian. I started studying Economics at York in 2020, just a few months after the pandemic led the world to a standstill. But despite this, that didn’t hinder my enjoyment of my course, nor my involvement in student…
Surprising areas of History – what York has to offer
My first year as a History student The first term of 1st Year allowed me to study World History through looking at Political Communities, Knowledge and Beliefs, and Societies and Economies. These modules were such a great start to the…
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Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while at uni
Hi, I’m Amelia! A first year French and German student and this article is about my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and the support I’ve had while at university. The…
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Social Policy at York
Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m a 2nd-Year mature student studying Social and Public Policy at York. I am going to tell you all about what studying here is like, and some…
UG and PG study in the School for Business and Society
At the start of this year, I was in my final year of undergrad study and looking for a Masters course that could help me focus on HR. I had…
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