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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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Why I love York - colleges, societies, and inclusivity
Second Year Medical student Tania talks about why she loves York, including colleges, societies, and the friendly inclusive atmosphere. -
College sport at York
Second Year music student and current Head of Sport for James College, Lucy, shares why she loves college sport at York and why everyone can get involved. -
Why I chose York
Second-year student, Louisa, talks about the reasons she chose to study in York and shares some of her favourite things about the city. -
Top tips for student budgeting
Third Year English student Annabel shares her top three tips for student budgeting.
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Latest undergraduate posts
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…
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…
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…
Latest postgraduate posts
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…
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 one for you. I decided to take the two-year part-time…
Top Tips for Postgraduate Students
Studying for a postgraduate research degree at the University of York is a great experience. And although you’ll have an amazing time studying, meeting new people and exploring the beautiful city of York, there are bound to be periods of…
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
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…
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.…
Christmas on campus- a Fresher’s perspective
Hi. My name is Jan, I’m a first-year student and this year I’m spending Christmas on Campus. Whenever I talk to someone about it, get a lot of sad and compassionate reactions. I understand why everyone considers it to be…
My Journey to York
Let’s take it back to the beginning, shall we? Hi, I’m Olivia and I was the first in my family to move away to University. Along with that came with a lot of confusion and questions. How do I apply…
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What’s university really like?
Financing university
A massive part about coming to university for everyone is the worry of having to manage your finances yourself. It definitely was the biggest thing for me. Coming from a family where nobody had been to university and from an…
A day in the life of an English Literature student
My day starts at what for most students is probably an ungodly hour. However, I’ve always been a morning person and I feel most productive first thing in the day. So the day usually starts at 7.30am (well that’s what…
Staying social during the second lockdown
A second lockdown was the last thing any of us wanted. Having said this it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. There are plenty of things we as students can be doing to stay connected and make the…
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…
Continue Reading Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability
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…