When applying to the University of York, something that quickly stood out was the collegiate system in place here. York is unique …
A chat with third year Social Work student, Kashi
When I was 18, I started volunteering in refugee camps in Calais, first as a volunteer, and then later as a coordinator for one of …
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Meet Social Work student, Ryan
From a young age in secondary school, I knew that I wanted to work with young people as I loved seeing my younger family members. …
My experience as a Social Work student
I have always been the type of person to care about those around me and always wanted a career where I could help people to …
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A chat with Social Work student, Helen
It took some time for me to realise I wanted to pursue a profession in social work. All the qualities and values I admire are at …
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Meet 4th Year Social Work student, Lucy
My interests have always been within the domain of health and social care, and additionally issues such as inequality and social …
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Beyond Philosophy: getting involved in extracurricular activities
It's not always easy starting at university, especially when you feel like you don't fit the profile of a "typical" student. …
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How to live with other people
Living in halls or flats with other people may be a little bit daunting. But don't worry, the likely situation is that the people …
Getting Involved With Your College During First Year
Hey York student - you’ve made it! You’ve done your uni shop, packed your stuff, travelled many miles, hopefully met your …
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Making the Most of Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ Week is an exciting welcome period for new students starting at UK universities. In this blog post, we’ll visit the …