Settling into a UK university is very exciting. You are starting a new life in a different country, making new friends and getting …
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Tips for settling into a UK university
Choosing a university So - you've decided to study abroad - great decision! It's now time to start preparing yourself for …
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Preparing for postgraduate study in the UK
You might be thinking about studying in the UK, but you do not know where to start. As an international postgraduate student, I …
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Hidden Gems in York
Welcome to the city of York! What are your plans for the day? Visiting the York Minster, the City Walls and The Shambles is …
Keeping motivated with your studies online
Starting a new course or a new academic year is always an equally exciting and challenging chapter of our lives. This is …
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Dealing with homesickness
It’s been a really long since I was back in my home country, Pakistan. The last time I was there, my meals were still catered for, …
York’s hidden gems: from indie bookshops to cinnamon-coated doughnuts
The city of York is vibrant and bursting with culture and heritage. Ever since arriving in York, I've found many lovely places, …
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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 …
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My Year in Industry at AstraZeneca!
Hi everyone! My name is Chloe and I am a Biochemistry undergraduate student. I've spent my year in industry at AstraZeneca within …
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Adapting to the new normal: tips for enhancing your online learning experience
A few months ago, our lives changed drastically as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. When I imagined coming to York …