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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.

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Staying motivated while studying 

Staying motivated to study is a really important aspect of university life. I’ve found university to be less guided and much more independent than sixth form or college. Here are a few of my top tips to keep you motivated!…

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Latest postgraduate posts

Applying for A PhD

Applying for any course abroad is a daunting task.  You can get lost in the many decisions you have to take: which country to apply to, which university, and what about funding or other expenses? This task gets even more…

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…

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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…

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Why York?

Music at York: things to look forward to

Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m a 1st-Year Music student at York. In this blog, I hope to highlight a few of the things that are great about studying Music at York, and what you have to look forward to! Ensembles,…

The reasons why I chose York

Campus West and Campus East The reason why I became interested in the University of York is because it has two impressive campuses. Both Campus West and East offer alternative living experiences: Campus West is lively and bustling, whilst Campus…

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…

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Studying at York

Applying for A PhD

Applying for any course abroad is a daunting task.  You can get lost in the many decisions you have to take: which country to apply to, which university, and what about funding or other expenses? This task gets even more…

Staying motivated while studying 

Staying motivated to study is a really important aspect of university life. I’ve found university to be less guided and much more independent than sixth form or college. Here are a few of my top tips to keep you motivated!…

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What’s university really like?

What to consider when choosing accommodation

When choosing your accommodation, here are some things you might want to consider: Do you want to live close to where you’ll be studying? When I was choosing my accommodation, I knew I wanted to be near the law building…

My tips for choosing your accommodation

I’ve been through the process of looking for accommodation twice now, in slightly different circumstances. In my first year, like most students, I lived on-campus in accommodation owned by the University. My choice of accommodation would also determine what college…

From Closeted to Confident – My LGBTQ Experience at York

For many students going to university is an important milestone, a rite of passage followed by independence and self-discovery. For me – an LGBTQ student, that could never have been more true. I had high hopes that starting University would…

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Jobs and careers

My Year in Industry: Expectations and Reality

It is hard to believe it has been over three months since I started my year in industry placement with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Upland Research team. I have learnt a lot and had so many great experiences.…

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Student support

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