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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Wellbeing and mental health support at York
Film and Television Production student Stefan talks about three ways the University can support your wellbeing and mental health during your time at York. Find out more: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/support/ -
Study With Me - 3 hour Pomodoro study session with music and breaks
Three-hour study session with Third Year Sociology student Zoe. She uses the Pomodoro technique - studying in 50-minute focused blocks, followed by 10-minute breaks, for a total of 3 cycles. -
Things to look forward to about Film and TV Production at York
Second year student Marta talks about what you can look foward to about studying Film and Television Production at York. -
Managing your PhD workload at York - Amelia
Chemistry PhD student Amelia explains her favourite things about studying at York and how she manages her PhD workload.
Study a PhD at York: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/
Latest undergraduate posts
Life in the City of York
The City of York is renowned for its historic feel and tourist sights, from the Shambles Market to Clifford’s Tower, but also has an amazing student life! I hope to give you just a glimpse at what York has to…
A different side to York…
There are plenty of ways to make amazing memories during your time at university! Of course, there is a huge range of pubs, bars and clubs (before Covid) in York, but there is also so much to do if you’re…
My favourite places in York
One of my favourite things about York is that despite it being a smaller city, there’s always something to do! I spend most weekends in the city and never run out of things to see or do. So here are…
Latest postgraduate posts
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 at university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support there was out there to help. Having spent the…
Hidden gems of York
One of my favourite things about being at university is getting to live in York. It might not be the biggest city but there’s always something going on and plenty of hidden gems of York to explore. I’ve been here…
First days out in York after lockdown
Like many postgraduates at the University, I moved to York from a different place. In September 2020, I made the decision to move to York and start my MA in Public History. I was lucky as my partner has been…
Preparing for a uni interview
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…
The Six Rs for Better Interviews
Interviews can often seem overwhelming like you’re under a microscope in the harsh glare of a light, but they don’t have to be. Regardless of what format your interviews are in this year, here are six tips to help you…
Interview Tips!
Hi Everyone! With invitations to interviews being sent out in the coming weeks, I thought I would give you some of my top tips on how I prepared for my interview and the techniques I used which will hopefully be…
Why York?
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…
Why I chose York
Hi, I’m Katherine, a 2nd-Year Psychology student, and I’m part of Vanbrugh College. I am from Newcastle so, although not a massive distance from York by train, moving away from home still felt like a challenge! Picking the right university…
Studying at York
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 Year in Industry: Developing Skills and Strengths
I am now nearly three-quarters of the way through my year in industry placement with the Uplands Research Team at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. It has been a wonderful experience so far; I have learnt a lot about working in a research environment and…
Things to look forward to about Film and TV Production at the University of York
Hi, my name is Marta. I am a second-year Film and TV Production student from Latvia. As for all of us, there are a lot of things that I look forward to when things start to get back to normal…
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…
Study motivation: to break or not to break, that is the question
In this blog, I’m going to discuss some of the techniques I use for study motivation, or at least, what makes studying more bearable! Tidy up! I always find that I work better in a clean, organised environment. That means…
Why being part of the University of York is being part of one community, even through covid times
As a prospective – and even as a new (enrolled) student – you can feel doubt and fear when joining university, especially if you come from another city or country. One of the reasons I enjoy being a postgraduate student…
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What’s university really like?
Receiving my contextual offer and choosing York
Hi, my name is Brad and I’m a second year Chemistry student in Alcuin College. Applying to university was a daunting experience for me. As I was the first person in my family to go to university I didn’t really…
Funding my Masters study: my experience
I started my taught MA in Contemporary History and International Politics in September 2020. Now halfway through, I have found funding my Masters study to be challenging. Balancing self-funding alongside teaching during a pandemic has certainly been more stressful than…
Moving from London to York
Moving away from home can be a daunting situation, especially when you find yourself moving over 200 miles away from home! But now, in my third year, York has become a second home, and I settled in far quicker than…
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…
Student support
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 at university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much…
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Motivation, Time Management and Mental Health Support
The lockdowns were definitely a difficult time for most people, changing their routines and typical activities completely. That is why taking care of one’s mental health became more important than…
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Managing A Mental Health Disorder At University
As many as one in five students suffer from a mental health issue, so if you are struggling with managing your mental health you are certainly not alone. Whilst going…
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