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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A week in my life abroad in Switzerland
French and Linguistics student, Hannah shares what she gets up to during a typical week in Switzerland on her year working abroad as a British Council English Language Assistant!
Find out more about studying or working abroad: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/study-abroad/
00:00 - 00:44 - Monday - Teaching and commuting
00:44 - 01:16 - Tuesday - Teaching and Aldi
01:16 - 02:03 - Wednesday - Day off!
02:03 - 02:50 - Thursday - Teaching and catching up with societies
02:50 - 03:56 - Friday - Ice skating staff social
03:56 - 04:59 - Saturday - Basel Autumn Market
04:59 - 05:15 - Sunday - Family visit -
My Saturday night out in York
George takes us on a night out in York, from getting ready while watching Strictly, to his walk home with some cheesy chips!
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Managing your money in the UK
Ahmad from Pakistan explains how he's managed his finances in the UK and provides some handy top tips.
Find out more about opening a UK bank account: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/international/living/bank-account/
Find out more about working during your studies: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/look-for-work/look-international/
Find out more about undergraduate living costs: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/living-costs/
Find out more about postgraduate living costs: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/living-costs/ -
A week in my life studying abroad in Madrid
Italian and Spanish Language student, Lucy shares what she gets up to during a typical week in Madrid on her year studying abroad! From palaces and flower gardens, to patatas bravas and churros!
Find out more about studying or working abroad: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/study-abroad/
00:00 - 00:27 - Intro
00:27 - 00:47 - Uni campus
00:47 - 01:22 - Monday - supermarket shopping
01:22 - 01:50 - Tuesday - Madrid city centre
01:50 - 02:29 - Wednesday - Plaza Mayor & The Royal Palace
02:29 - 03:03 - Thursday - cooking tortilla francesca
03:03 - 03:39 - Friday - shopping and eating in Madrid
03:39 - 03:56 - Saturday - tapas
03:56 - 05:04 - Sunday - Royal Palace and flower garden
Latest undergraduate posts
How I found the ‘right’ placement for me – hopefully, you can too!
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics (I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested). I am almost 3 months into my placement as a ‘Science Communication’ student at one of the…
From UK to HK – My year away in Hong Kong
Hiya! I’m Victoria and I study Business and Management (BA) at the Uni of York… though at the moment I’m on a year away at the University of Hong Kong! Read on to find out more about how I came…
From York to New York – my experiences so far as a British student in NYC
Hiya! I’m Niamh, I study History of Art, and I’m on currently on a year abroad studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City! Unbelievably, I’m already half-way through my first semester – time flies when you’re…
Latest postgraduate posts
International student support at York: My experience
Hi everyone! I’m Beliz, a Masters student in Psychology in Education from Turkey. As an international student, the days building up to moving day can be quite unnerving. I’m here to tell you that you won’t be alone when you…
My scholarship advice
Hello! My name is Yael. In this blog I will share with you some advice that helped me gain my scholarship. Read the scholarship instructions carefully While it may seem obvious, it is always worth reviewing whether or not you…
Three reasons to look forward to starting your Masters at York
Now you have got your offer to do a Masters degree at the University of York, what can you look forward to? You might be finishing your undergraduate degree, or coming back to academia after a break of however many…
Festive York
A Magical York Christmas
Christmas at #York is utterly magical. Between the twinkling lights and the infamous Christmas markets, even the Grinch would be feeling #festive! 🎁 With many events taking place, such as @uycu_ ‘s ‘Carols at the Minster’, and @uoyhistorysoc ‘s Winter…
The ’12’ Days of Christmas
Starting at University When I started at the University of York, I didn’t realise quite how much of an impact it was going to have. I went into it with an open mind, but didn’t want to get my hopes…
Spending the Holidays With Your Family at York
It wasn’t until a month ago that I finally decided I would be staying at university over the winter break. I’m an international student at York, and the prospect of spending the holidays away from home was daunting. A decadent…
Interview Tips
The Essential York Interview Guide
An interview for university can be one of the most daunting aspects of applying, but it doesn’t need to be. Interviews are your chance to shine, they are simply a way for the university to see what type of person…
Top tips for preparing for a university interview
Hello, my name is Benjamin! I study an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice at the University of York. I’m also a member of Vanbrugh College. In this blog, I’ll share my three top tips for preparing for…
University Interview Tips
~Be the best version of you ~ Applying for university is a key cog of life in the establishment of your career. Preparing for the interview is another ball game but nothing to worry about as every university/interviewer essentially wants…
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
Choosing a university: my advice
Congratulations! You’ve made the amazing decision to choose to go to university and experience student life like never before. Here’s three reasons why the University of York was the right choice for me.
The Essential York Interview Guide
An interview for university can be one of the most daunting aspects of applying, but it doesn’t need to be. Interviews are your chance to shine, they are simply a way for the university to see what type of person…
Top tips for preparing for a university interview
Hello, my name is Benjamin! I study an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice at the University of York. I’m also a member of Vanbrugh College. In this blog, I’ll share my three top tips for preparing for…
What’s university really like?
International student support at York: My experience
Hi everyone! I’m Beliz, a Masters student in Psychology in Education from Turkey. As an international student, the days building up to moving day can be quite unnerving. I’m here to tell you that you won’t be alone when you…
My scholarship advice
Hello! My name is Yael. In this blog I will share with you some advice that helped me gain my scholarship. Read the scholarship instructions carefully While it may seem obvious, it is always worth reviewing whether or not you…
Funding your studies: Why you should apply for an undergraduate scholarship
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m from Indonesia. I’m also an International Student Ambassador at the University of York, studying Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I’m in my second year as I just finished my first year and…
Studying at York
My Arrival in Germany – The Do’s and Don’t’s of Crying
Hey everyone, I’m Will. A fourth year Physics student on an MPhys programme, and I’m just over a month into my additional year abroad. Specifically, I’m undertaking a research project at the Institute for Environmental Physics at Heidelberg University in…
How I found the ‘right’ placement for me – hopefully, you can too!
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics (I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested). I am almost 3 months into my placement as a ‘Science Communication’ student at one of the…
From UK to HK – My year away in Hong Kong
Hiya! I’m Victoria and I study Business and Management (BA) at the Uni of York… though at the moment I’m on a year away at the University of Hong Kong! Read on to find out more about how I came…
From York to New York – my experiences so far as a British student in NYC
Hiya! I’m Niamh, I study History of Art, and I’m on currently on a year abroad studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City! Unbelievably, I’m already half-way through my first semester – time flies when you’re…
Study Abroad: Arriving in Denver
Hiya, I’m Alice! In September, I flew to Denver, Colorado to begin my Study Abroad year at the University of Denver. Studying abroad is something I’ve had my heart set on since I was applying to universities, but this didn’t…
Why I love being a Natural Sciences student
Hi, I’m Abigail! I’m on the Biology/Chemistry/Physics Specialisation pathway of Natural Sciences. Currently, I’m in my third year, and I’ve chosen to specialise in Physics. Today, I want to chat to share with you my favourite things about being a…
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Student support
Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student
Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a…
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You can make it as a mature student
I have always loved studying: it was the one area where I could easily succeed and earn heaps of attention and praise. The idea of being in school forever sounded…
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…
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