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A guide on how to settle into university
As a third-year student at the University of York, I have been through the excitement (and worry) of settling into university and I’m here to share my top tips for ‘how to settle into university life.’ Starting university is a…
My tops tips for revising for your exams
Revising for exams might feel overwhelming at first, but allowing yourself enough time to explore every topic will help you to feel more prepared. Below I discuss my top tips for revising for your exams… 1. Find out how you…
Rachel’s international Clearing story
In 2020, I came to York to study Social Policy through Clearing as an international student. The day of Clearing was stressful as I needed to call multiple universities in a short period of time while facing the problem of…
Latest postgraduate posts
Working while studying a PhD
Hello, my name is Nausheen, and I am a second year PhD student in History of Art. I research spolia and the reuse of architectural material in Islamic Iberia. In this blog, I will share my experiences with working while…
Funding your PhD
When I was thinking about doing my PhD, I started looking into my funding options and got overwhelmed quite quickly. There are a lot of different things to think about and sometimes the explanations and information can be lacking. I’ve…
A Survival Guide to Completing Postgraduate Assessments
Either if you are searching for a masters course or you are choosing an optional module throughout your degree, the postgraduate assessment format is one of the main factors while deciding. Who you are as a person affects how you…
Accommodation
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…
My experience of off-campus accommodation in York
About me Hi, I’m Maoxun! I’m an international postgraduate student studying Music Education at the University of York. When I started in January 2021, there was a housing shortage both on and off-campus. Despite this, the university managed to provide…
Choosing a university
UG and PG study in the School for Business and Society
At the start of this year, I was in my final year of undergrad study and looking for a Masters course that could help me focus on HR. I had been talking with my supervisor about the different options, but…
My favourite places on the Uni of York campus
Hi, I’m George. I’m a third year Business of the Creative Industries student. Here’s my video on my favourite places on campus, including the spots I like to study and socialise in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEHkg1vZtjQ
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…
What’s university really like?
A guide on how to settle into university
As a third-year student at the University of York, I have been through the excitement (and worry) of settling into university and I’m here to share my top tips for ‘how to settle into university life.’ Starting university is a…
York Lingo – A short guide to some parts of Uni of York student culture
I don’t know about you, but coming from Goa, India, the student culture in York was quite confusing. When you first start university, you’re going to hear stuff like “Hey, I saw Longboi”, “Whoa, you’re such a BNOC!” or “Let’s…
How to make the most of your first week at uni
The first few weeks of uni are both terrifying and exciting. It’s a new situation and, like everyone, I was slightly stressed. However, I had a great time and it turned out that many of my worries were unnecessary. Here…
Studying at York
Rachel’s international Clearing story
In 2020, I came to York to study Social Policy through Clearing as an international student. The day of Clearing was stressful as I needed to call multiple universities in a short period of time while facing the problem of…
Tackling the Clearing process as an international student
Clearing can be an overwhelming process for students, especially if they did not receive the results they were expecting or have changed their mind about their university choices. However, with some preparation and research, the Clearing process can be a…
York Lingo – A short guide to some parts of Uni of York student culture
I don’t know about you, but coming from Goa, India, the student culture in York was quite confusing. When you first start university, you’re going to hear stuff like “Hey, I saw Longboi”, “Whoa, you’re such a BNOC!” or “Let’s…
Getting work experience without having previous experience
Hey hey hey. Before joining Uni, I had never had any work experience. I had spent almost all my teenage years just studying, so securing part-time work and internships seemed alien to me. I’m sure there must be quite a…
10 things that will make you love York!
Something unique about coming to York is not just the University (which is pretty cool) but also the city. York is somewhere that, even though it has more than 2,000 years of history, perfectly combines history with modernity. So, I’ll…
Working while studying a PhD
Hello, my name is Nausheen, and I am a second year PhD student in History of Art. I research spolia and the reuse of architectural material in Islamic Iberia. In this blog, I will share my experiences with working while…
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Student support
Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while at uni
Hi, I’m Amelia! A first year French and German student and this article is about my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and the support I’ve had while at university. The…
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Social Policy at York
Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m a 2nd-Year mature student studying Social and Public Policy at York. I am going to tell you all about what studying here is like, and some…
UG and PG study in the School for Business and Society
At the start of this year, I was in my final year of undergrad study and looking for a Masters course that could help me focus on HR. I had…
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