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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.
Latest vlogs
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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.
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Things to look forward to about Chemistry at York
First year student Chiara talks about what you can look forward to when coming to study Chemistry at York. -
College life for postgraduates
MSc Sustainability Science student Sandy tells us what colleges are like at York for postgraduate students. -
Things to look forward to about Sociology at York
Criminology student Lucy talks about what you can look forward to when coming to study Sociology at York.
Latest undergraduate posts
Things to look forward to in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science
Hi there! I’m Caitlin and I am a 4th year French and Spanish student here at York. I am so excited to share my favourite things about the Department of Language and Linguistic Science with you. Here is a quick…
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!…
Things to look forward to about Computer Science at York
Hi there! My name is Will and I’m a first-year computer science student at the University of York. Already, there are lots of things about computer science that jump out at me as things to look forward to about York.…
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…
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…
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?
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…
Studying at York
Things to look forward to in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science
Hi there! I’m Caitlin and I am a 4th year French and Spanish student here at York. I am so excited to share my favourite things about the Department of Language and Linguistic Science with you. Here is a quick…
Five things to look forward to about studying at the York Management School
There are a bunch of reasons why you should look forward to studying at York Management School, but I’m going to whittle them down to just the five of my favourite things to look forward to. Enjoy! The teaching The…
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…
Four things to look forward to about studying Social Work at York
Hi, my name is Freya and I am a Social Work student. Here are my top four things to look forward to about studying social work at York. Intimate lectures Many courses are full to bursting point. When studying social…
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!…
Things to look forward to about Computer Science at York
Hi there! My name is Will and I’m a first-year computer science student at the University of York. Already, there are lots of things about computer science that jump out at me as things to look forward to about York.…
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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…
Jobs and careers
Things to look forward to in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science
Hi there! I’m Caitlin and I am a 4th year French and Spanish student here at York. I am so excited to share my favourite things about the Department of Language and Linguistic Science with you. Here is a quick…
Four things to look forward to about studying Social Work at York
Hi, my name is Freya and I am a Social Work student. Here are my top four things to look forward to about studying social work at York. Intimate lectures Many courses are full to bursting point. When studying social…
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.…
Student support
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…
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…
Student support at the University of York
Making the transition from school to university can be very daunting. But the University of York ensures that there are lots of different student support networks in place for students.…