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A week in the life of an English and Related Literature student
Hi everyone, my name is Nadia, and I am in my second year at the University of York, studying English and Related Literature. I love my degree as not only do I get to study a variety of interesting texts,…
Three reasons why Philosophy at York is great!
The course One fantastic thing about university is that everyone has chosen to be there, and has chosen a course that they really want to do. Students are actually interested in what is being taught, and they want to learn…
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…
Latest postgraduate posts
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…
What I wish I knew before applying for a Masters degree
When I was thinking about applying for a Masters, I honestly had no idea how to even go about starting an application. It can be daunting and quite stressful, as it was for me. But don’t worry! It’s natural to…
A PhD in a quarter life crisis
It was a dark and stormy night in Norfolk. Five third year PhD students from universities across the UK sat exchanging the highs, lows, and the woes of the later stages of their projects. I, person number six, didn’t have…
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…
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
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…
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…
What’s university really like?
My field trip to the North York Moors
The prospect of field trips was one of the reasons why I chose to study Environmental Geography at York. They’re a great way to gain experience of working in the outdoors, and certainly make a change from lectures, keeping you…
Homesickness – tips on adjusting to living independently at university
As a fresher who has just finished their first term at university, I thought I would try to share some words of wisdom when it comes to homesickness and adjusting to living independently for the first time! For many of…
Making Friends as a Commuting Student
Hi, I’m Bethan, a third-year Sociology student. Despite the pressure to take the conventional route and move away for university, I didn’t feel ready to leave home just yet – so I decided to stay living at home and…
Studying at York
A week in the life of an English and Related Literature student
Hi everyone, my name is Nadia, and I am in my second year at the University of York, studying English and Related Literature. I love my degree as not only do I get to study a variety of interesting texts,…
Three reasons why Philosophy at York is great!
The course One fantastic thing about university is that everyone has chosen to be there, and has chosen a course that they really want to do. Students are actually interested in what is being taught, and they want to learn…
Life as a Health Sciences Student at the Uni of York
The Nursing course At the University of York, Health Sciences students are split into three fields of practice: Adult, Child and Mental Health. Right now, the course itself is divided into around 50% theory and 50% practical or placement. One…
Is a Linguistics placement year for you?
While many of my course mates were looking for their year-abroad opportunities, a year in another country wasn’t an easy option for me. I needed a break from academic life, and I felt very unsure about my career path after…
My field trip to the North York Moors
The prospect of field trips was one of the reasons why I chose to study Environmental Geography at York. They’re a great way to gain experience of working in the outdoors, and certainly make a change from lectures, keeping you…
From Vanbrugh to Venice and back: my History of Art trip
I am not an especially well-travelled person. So, being afforded the opportunity to visit the 2022 Venice Biennale on a History of Art field trip was an incredible opportunity to broaden my horizons. One that led me through an assortment…
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Student support
My Experience as a Disabled Student
Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled student like myself, it can be a whole…
How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start
Moving to university can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially with the added complications of a disability to consider. But don’t worry, York has lots on offer to help…
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My experience coming to Uni from a low-income household
Hi, I’m Emma – I’m a second year law student at the University of York. Today, I’m going to be talking about coming to York as a low-income student. Who…
Continue Reading My experience coming to Uni from a low-income household