Student Voices

Get the inside view on student life at York.

Author: Emma

  • So what’s it like to be on a society committee?

    So what’s it like to be on a society committee?

    I have just recently stepped down from being on the dance society committee (sad times!). It’s been a fantastic two years, I’ve absolutely loved being part of it! When I…

  • YUSU – what is it?!??

    YUSU – what is it?!??

    If you been to York for a visit day, or if you end up coming here, YUSU is a word you’ll hear bandied about rather a lot. While you would…

  • Physics is the best! Let me tell you about the department and course …

    So you may have already guessed I love physics. Despite all my whining and moaning about exams, I still think it’s the best subject ever! I thought I might tell you…

  • A little bit about me!

    Hello there! I’ve been writing these blog posts for a little while now but realised I’ve never actually introduced myself. So for those of you new to the site here’s…

  • Internships, work experience, student placements, etc, etc…

    Internships, work experience, student placements, I’m sure you’ve probably had six million careers talks all about the merit of doing them. The ‘transferable’ skills you’ll gain and how great it’ll…

  • How to beat homesickness

    How to beat homesickness

      I’ve experienced my fair share of homesickness in my time. Before uni, I moved to Beijing on my own to work for year (brave? me? more like stupid). It…

  • Physics Awards Ceremony

    Physics Awards Ceremony

    On Thursday afternoon we had the Physics Awards 2016 ceremony. It was a lovely afternoon celebrating some of the great stuff that goes on and the fab people that make…

  • Top reasons to love York

    Top reasons to love York

    So I’ve come home for a while over the Easter break. I’ve spent quality time with my family, caught up with friends and eaten loads of home cooked food and…

  • Let’s dance!

    Let’s dance!

    So I thought I’d tell you a little a bit more about my favourite society… I have been involved with the Dance Society from the very beginning of my time here…

  • Freshers, socials, cocktails and York

    Freshers, socials, cocktails and York

    Socialising – easier for some than others. Club lover, pub person, cocktail chick or curl up on the sofa with a film kinda peep, whatever your thing is, it’s fine!!…

  • A little bit about labs

    A little bit about labs

    In my last post I mentioned that I was doing a lab report but I realised that you guys probably don’t know what that, or labs in general, really involve. So…

  • November is the new December

    November is the new December

    Love it or hate it, the festive season has arrived! The little log cabins are going up for the christmas market, there are sparkly shop windows everywhere and disco balls…