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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What are colleges at York?
Current student Stefan talks about the college system and how colleges are an important part of student life at York -
How my college helped me settle in
First Year student Olivia talks about how York's college community helped her settle into uni life and supported her through the COVID pandemic. -
In conversation with...Music
Student Lucy chats with Senior Lecturer Dr Federico Reuben from the Department. -
In conversation with... Social Work
Student Vanessa chats with Social Work Programme Leader Professor Martin Webber from the Department of Social Policy and Social Work.
Latest undergraduate posts
My advice for choosing your accommodation
Choosing what accommodation you live in for 1st year always seems like an incredibly daunting task because a lot rests on this decision; it’s easily one of the most common questions I am asked as a student ambassador. That being…
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…
Latest postgraduate posts
Studying a Biology Masters at York: What to Look Forward To
Hi, my name is Joe. I chose to study MSc Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems at York, and I never looked back. A little over a year ago, I faced an uncertain future. Continue at a job I didn’t like or…
Why I chose to study a Biology Masters at York
I first chose to study at York in 2017 and I have absolutely loved every minute here since. One of the things that drew me to study at York was the fantastic facilities readily available to us in the labs.…
How studying for an MA can help your career
There is a common stereotype of the ‘panic masters’; a postgraduate degree undertaken after graduating because you don’t know what you want to do next. For Arts and Humanities students, it is sometimes seen as a last resort to avoid…
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?
Why I chose to study at the University of York
Hi, I’m Ellen and I am a first year English Language and Linguistics student in Alcuin College. University has always been something that I have wanted to do, I’ve always loved the idea of moving to a new place and…
Berlin to York – what moving from a big to a small city was like for me
Moving cities is not always easy and I would be lying if I said that it was easy for me. As an international student, I did not only move from one city to another but from one country to another.…
You’ve got your offer…so what does York have to offer you?
Last February, listening to a lecture in Hendrix Hall, I realised that two years prior I had sat in the exact same room at my offer holders visit day. It was on that day when I knew that the University…
Studying at York
Studying a Biology Masters at York: What to Look Forward To
Hi, my name is Joe. I chose to study MSc Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems at York, and I never looked back. A little over a year ago, I faced an uncertain future. Continue at a job I didn’t like or…
Why I chose to study a Biology Masters at York
I first chose to study at York in 2017 and I have absolutely loved every minute here since. One of the things that drew me to study at York was the fantastic facilities readily available to us in the labs.…
A Queer student guide to York
If you identify as LGBTQ, are questioning your identity or just a brilliant ally, there are so many things you can get involved with and ways you can feel represented here at York. Not only is the city of York a…
Transitioning from school or college to university study
The move from school, sixth form or college to university is one that brings so many changes, and a lot of the time they can be quite scary. From living by yourself to making friends, it can all feel a…
Studying at uni – what’s it like?
Hello! I’m Benjamin, a 3rd year Law student from Vanbrugh College. Studying is an important aspect of university and it is quite different to studying at school, college or sixth form! In this blog, I will talk you through my…
Reasons why you should apply for a scholarship as an international student
There are many reasons why applying for a scholarship is a great decision for your future. At York, there are many different scholarships that you can apply for, whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research student. There…
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What’s university really like?
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…
Transitioning from school or college to university study
The move from school, sixth form or college to university is one that brings so many changes, and a lot of the time they can be quite scary. From living by yourself to making friends, it can all feel a…
Studying at uni – what’s it like?
Hello! I’m Benjamin, a 3rd year Law student from Vanbrugh College. Studying is an important aspect of university and it is quite different to studying at school, college or sixth form! In this blog, I will talk you through my…
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.…
My Year in Industry: First Steps – Getting a placement
Decisions, Decisions I knew I wanted to do a year in industry even before I had chosen to study at York. Hearing about the opportunity at various open days, I knew it would be good for me and would boost…
A Pfantastic Year! Highlights and Learnings of My Placement Year at Pfizer
The process of getting a placement can be really tough. There can be more stages of an application process than you thought were possible and it’s often your first ‘real’ work-related rejections. However, I can tell you first-hand that the…
Student support
Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability
Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best…
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Where Can You Turn for Help?
When I moved to York for my master’s degree in September, I came at a time when the city, and most of the country, were struggling with restrictions in shops…
3 tips on dealing with homesickness
Starting at University usually brings homesickness to most, at least for the first couple of weeks. This can be even more challenging for those travelling from a different country. I’ve…